Ngaio started belly dancing when she was 17.  At 19 she took a brief hiatus of 17 years and came back to dancing in 1998.  She dances for the fun and creativity of it, as well as the exercise.  She has been teaching for 7 years and choreographs all her own solo routines, and some of the troupe group routines.  Her other hobbies include sewing and knitting which she puts to use making her own costumes.  Ngaio is a New Zealand Maori name that means "reflections on the water."

You can email her at ngaio@meira-nawal.com

 Aziza's bio and photo coming soon!

     Khalila and her sister, Aziza, have always loved to dance. Because they grew up in the Air Force, they moved often and never had dance lessons. Aziza took a belly dance class and loved it, and convinced Khalila she would too – she was right!
     Khalila started belly dance a year and a half ago and feels good about herself as a result. She loves the grace of the moves and the isolations of chest and hips.
     Khalila and her sister both love the costuming and the jewelry – lots of jewelry- and say playing "dress-up" is fun!
      In her spare time Khalila practices her skills as a master gardener and an intermediate quilter. Someday she hopes to get back to her other art love – stained glass!
    Khalila means sweetheart, beloved or friend.

Front row (L-R): Ilenia Melinte, Delilah, Anala Rabari, Ngaio, Gaylene and Darcy.

2nd row (L-R): Lizeth, Holland, name not available, Treszka, and Erian.

3rd row (L-R): Fabiola, Sultanah, Amala Ramaa, Leailah, Ela, Christy, Kelly, and Lola.

4th row (L-R): Kheli, Llesenia, Kaurwaki, Alvilldr in fagra, and Angela.

Top row (L-R): Paulette, Gaile, Amal, Khalila, Shamsey, Samra Amar, and Aziza.

 Back row (L-R): Kelli, Leailah, Christy, Kathy P., and Angela.

Center row (L-R): Callie L., Mandy, Amala Ramaa, Andrea, and Barbara.

Front row (L-R): Gaylene and Darcy.