Piper is a second-generation belly dancer and winner of the prestigious Belly Dancer of the Year Competition in 2000.  Her captivating style is a fusion of traditional and modern Middle Eastern and North African dance influences. Piper began performing at the age of 8 in her mother Rhea's troupe, Nar El Nissa (Women of Fire). By the time she was 17, she was the featured soloist at several tavernas and bozookia in Athens, Greece. After working as a professional dancer in Athens, Greece for nearly a decade (often performing 5 shows a night, 7 nights a week), Piper returned to academe, where she earned a Doctorate in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University in 2002.

Piper specializes in thematic Oriental dance performances, some with authentic regional Middle Eastern music and costumes; others are original creations of modern belly dance. Some of her dances tell a story, others are fusions of Oriental dance with Flamenco or Modern dance.

Whether an artful dance performance, or a breathtaking sword balancing act, or a good laugh (with male guests dancing in a comedic mock lesson) best suits your wedding, birthday party, or special event, Piper is sure to be a hit with your most discriminating guests.

Fees begin at $300 for a single performance in the Baltimore/DC area. If you are scheduling an event and would like to see a demo DVD before signing a contract, please email piper@comcast.net.

Contact Information:

Email piper@comcast.net
Websites www.PiperMethod.com www.DaughtersofRhea.com
Phone (410) 733-0536