08/17/2023
Register today! We can't wait to welcome you to our studio located at 1201 Raleigh Road in Chapel Hill
www.ChapelHillBellydance.com
About Jessica:Jessica Blaustein is a professional belly dancer and actress. She is based in Chapel Hill, NC, and is available for local and international projects. Born in Sulphur Springs, TN, Jessica began acting at age 7. She began belly dancing in 1998 with Radia in Zoutermeer, Netherlands, and started her professional belly dancing career in 2002. She is the founder of one of Canada’s leading belly dance academies. Jessica has performed at venues in Canada, USA and Turkey. She's been featured in corporate events for Pepsi and Doc Martens, and held workshops in many countries including Mexico, Belgium and Japan. Jessica Blaustein: Business Page
About Maria:
Maria began ballroom dancing at age 9 across various studios in the Seattle area, ultimately falling under world-class champion trainers. As an International Style 10-Dance (Ballroom & Latin) competitor, she reached an Amateur level with successful rankings on the West Coast. At age 18, she decided to focus on academics and pursue her passion in healthcare and public health. Dance never left her side as she continues to teach and perform. She is no stranger to the world of Dancesport (yes, she knows a few from Dancing With the Stars), as she has trained with and worked in competition administration with some of the top dancers in the world. Her approach to teaching is dynamic based in one's comfort and learning style, with a strong foundation in understanding movement. For the last 10 years, Maria has run children's DanceSport programs from L.A. to New York with a following of kids that love her. Maria has seen dance change the lives of adults, empowering couples to bond, single individuals to build courage and confidence, and even some to overcome depression. Maria Kordit
About Autumn:
Autumn has been training Samba no Pe with the NC Brazilian Arts Project since October of 2016. In 2020, Autumn had the opportunity to train in Rio de Janiero with passistas Mayara Lima, and Nubia Quele Santos, as well as Alex Couthino, the director of Tuiuti samba school. During this time she also participated in the 2020 Carnaval de Rio De Janeiro representing Porto da Pedra samba school in the International Ala. Autumn continues to train and perform with the NC Brazilian Arts Project, and she is excited to share her love for samba with the dance community in Chapel Hill.
