Asiya took her first bellydance class with RayAnne, the founder of Egyptian Breeze, in 2003 as an alternative aerobic exercise. She was asked to perform at that first class and quickly fell in love with the dance and the supportive environment of the bellydance community. Asiya has continued her studies with workshops conducted by several nationally and internationally known dancers. Prior to bellydance, she choreographed and taught high-intensity water aerobic and aerobic classes. Asiya has relied on this experience to develop and teach introduction to bellydance classes.

Her diverse musical talents are put to use as well. Earlier studies in sound reinforcement and production enable complex edits of performance tracks. In the 1990’s she sang and played the guitar at a local musicians’ co-op and with other local artists. This love of music now extends to playing finger cymbals and the tabla.

Asiya is excited about expanding her knowledge of Middle Eastern dance technique and percussion as well as fusing elements of other dance forms to create dynamic and captivating choreographies.