Andalee began her belly dance

odyssey in year 2000 while

attending Humboldt state

university where she studied

biology, percussion, and dance.

the amazing shoshanna taught

the middle eastern dance class

at Humboldt state and mentored

andalee through her journey.

Andalee became a principal

dancer, soloist, and

choreographer for shoshanna’s  lailaa chandani middle eastern

dance ensemble (now called

ya habibi!)  where she danced

until 2005.

Andalee has since studied

with many other masters of

the art both in the U.S. and

abroad during her travels

through the middle east. she

performs a variety of different

styles including: american

cabaret, egyptian folkloric,

classical egyptian (raks sharki), turkish rom, spanish- arabic

fusion, and american tribal

style fusion. because of her

extensive background in

percussion and rhythm, andalee has a strong  connection to the rhythms of the middle east and is highly skilled  at playing zills and other percussion instruments including the doumbek.

Andalee now resides in the central valley of california where she performs, teaches 6 classes a week in Porterville & Visalia, and is the artistic director of the eastern sun dance company.