Reischa's Resume
Professional Oriental Dancer & Instructor
Performance Experience — Restaurant & Club
- Bebo's CafeSpecial Guest Dancer
- Memories Hookah BarFeatured Dancer
- Yanni's Greek TavernaFeatured Dancer
- Tabouli's RestaurantFeatured Dancer
- Fattoush CafeFeatured Dancer
- Parisa's RestaurantFeatured Dancer
- Funkoush Middle Eastern CafeFeatured Dancer
- Mediterranean CuisineSoloist with Live Band
- Istanbul RestaurantSoloist with Live Band
- Nirwa RestaurantSoloist with Live Band
- Marriot Banquet HallSoloist with Live Band
- Sunrise Banquet HallSoloist with Live Band
- Various Ethnic WeddingsFeatured Dancer
- French QuarterSoloist with Live Band
- Planet HollywoodSoloist with Live Band
- Roscoe's Coffee HouseSoloist with Live Band
- Govann's Coffee HouseSoloist with Live Band
Theatre / Concert
- Nashville Ballet's ScheherazadeDance Company & SoloTPAC
- Drachenburg Folklore ShowDancer / ChoreographerFactory of Franklin
- La Colmena Dance ConcertDancer / ChoreographerDonelson Arts Center
- Vanderbilt Dance ConcertsDancer / ChoreographerVanderbilt Ingram Hall
- Labyrinthe ConcertDancer / ChoreographerDark Horse Theatre
- Labyrinthe ConcertsDancer / ChoreographerMain Street Theater
- Ideaprov TheaterDancer / Improv ActorBar Car
- Ideaprov TheaterDance Company & SoloMercy Lounge
- Tsunami Benefit ShowDance Company & SoloDark Horse Theater
- Tsunami Benefit ShowDance Company & SoloMTSU Tucker Theater
- Cancer Society BenefitDance Company & SoloVol. State
- Old Time FamilyDance Company & SoloOpry Mills Mall
Film / Video
- Mid-day NewsDemo / Vanderbilt DanceNBC Channel 4
- LabyrintheDance Company & SoloSpeers Productions
- Labyrinthe VideoDance Company & SoloHi-Five Productions
- Religions of Small SocietiesGoddess / DancerGreen Star
Festivals & Special Events
- Pensacola Ren. FestivalDancer / ChoreographerPensacola, FL
- Hypericon ConventionDancer / ChoreographerNashville, TN
- Mobile Ren. FestivalDancer / ChoreographerMobile, AL
- Rogersville Ren. FestivalDancer / ChoreographerRogersville, TN
- Essential Living Festival/sDancer / ChoreographerNashville, TN
- Figures of NashvilleChoreographerNashville, TN
- Michigan Ren. FestivalDancer / ChoreographerHolly, MI
- Asheville Ren. FestivalDancer / ChoreographerAsheville, NC
- Tennessee Ren. FestivalDancer / ChoreographerTriune, TN
- Nashville Dream HalftimeDancer / ChoreographerNashville, TN
- Bastille Day FestivalDance Company & SoloNashville, TN
- People's Branch TheaterFeatured DancerNashville, TN
- Zootopia (Nashville Zoo)Dance Company & SoloNashville, TN
Choreography Work
- Vanderbilt Dance ConcertsChoreographerVanderbilt Ingram Hall
- Tales of Arabian NightsChoreographerMTSU
Stylization & Specialties
Egyptian & Lebanese Cabaret, American Cabaret, Egyptian Folkloric, Turkish Folkloric, Debke, Cane, Zills, Sword, Veil, Floor work, Choreography, Acting for Dancers.
Education
- Oriental TechniqueLaylia WhitePrivate Instruction
- StylizationAzizaWorkshops
- Beginning OrientalJeanine RabbitPrivate Instruction
- Turkish TechniqueHakan KayaWorkshop
- Spanish Classical & FlamencoLynn SalomonPrivate Instruction
- Spanish Classical & FlamencoNancy CedwickWorkshops
- Flamenco(Dame) Marina LorcaWorkshops
- FlamencoMartha SidahmedWorkshops
- Oriental TechniqueSuhaila SalimpourStudy
- Jamilla Salimpour TechniqueJamilla SalimpourWorkshops
- Jazz TechniqueStacey BeckGroup Instruction
- Tap TechniqueStacey BeckGroup Instruction
- Jazz TechniqueAngela ArmstrongMTSU Group Class
- BalletBethel World OutreachExtensive Group Class
- Egyptian TechniqueEllie HurgetonPrivate Instruction
- Egyptian TechniqueTravis JarrellWorkshops
Bachelor of Art
- Major: Theater PerformanceMinor: VoiceMTSU
Teaching
- Oriental Technique (Beg / Int.)La Colmena StudioPrivate & Group
- Oriental Technique (Beg / Int.)Centennial Park CenterGroup Instruction
- Oriental Technique (Beg / Int.)Vanderbilt Dance ProgramGroup Instruction
- Oriental Technique (Beg / Int.)Rising Sun KarateGroup Instruction
- Master ClassesVDP Summer IntensiveGroup Instruction
- Oriental TechniqueJulie's School of DanceGroup Instruction
- Oriental TechniqueDonelson Arts CenterGroup Instruction
- WorkshopsUniversity SchoolGroup Instruction
- Kid's WorkshopsDance With StaceyChildren's Camps
- Flamenco ClassesLa Colmena StudioPrivate & Group
- Flamenco ClassesCentennial Park CenterGroup Instruction
Miscellaneous
Guest Performer: Workshops & Events in Lexington, Ohio, Florida, Alabama, etc.
Spanish Dance Society: Testing up to Level 3
Extensive Theater Training & Performance
Dance Training / Practice with Arabic Musicians
Presentations
Roots, Rhythm & Religion: World Music & Dance at Vanderbilt
History & Health Benefits of Bellydance: TN State Parks Recreation Conference
Celebrating a Multi-Cultural Christmas: Nashville Public Library
History & Health Benefits of Bellydance: International Week at MTSU