Dondi for the Gilded Serpent

The Gilded Serpent presents
Dondi

Starting in Polynesian dance at the age of 4, and Belly Dance at the age of 12, Dondi has had dance contracts in the Middle East, South Pacific, Mexico, Spain, Greece and Europe and is a member of the prestigious Screen Actors Guild for film and television actors. She has danced for many celebrities, including Angie Dickinson, Amr Diab, Jimmy Buffet, Dwight Yoakam and Peter Fonda. Dondi was chosen as the exclusive dancer for Omar Sharif on his 60th birthday. She has won the titles of

“Belly Dancer of the Universe,”
“Wiggles of the West” and
“Outstanding Speaker in the Nation.”

She is a sought-after teacher and spokesperson revered for her knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance, music and history. Dondi enjoys being “cutting edge” with her performances, as well as staying true to the Middle Eastern culture and feeling. Dondi joined The Belly Dance Superstars in 2003 and is a contributing writer with several Middle Eastern Dance magazines. Dondi teaches Arabic style Raqs Sharqi as well as American Style Belly Dancing. She teaches annual dance retreats with her sister Titanya, where together they incorporate The Chinese Five Elements which empower dancers and brings harmony to the dance. She can be seen on several Belly Dance videos including,

“Belly Dance with Dondi” and
“Live in Paris at the Follies Bergeres.”

She is found on the web at:
www.DondiBellyDancer.com

Articles on Gilded Serpent by Dondi
10-17-06 Judging in Germany, The Summer Festival and the International Raks Sharqi Contest 2006 by Dondi S. Dahlin.
photos by Klaus Rabien, Berlin, Germany. "It is also an easy out for judges who need to find a reason to drop a dancer’s score…especially if the competition is tough."

2-17-06 Belly Dance Superstars ~Raks Carnivale! Review by Dondi Simone Dahlin
Am I jaded because I was part of the company for so long? Am I unable to view the show from unbiased lenses? How I yearn to have virgin eyes, seeing belly dance for the first time.