About Mahasti
Mahasti has been a Bellydancer for over 15 years. She has studied with dozens of teachers from all over the world. An avid student of Middle Eastern culture, music and dance, she continues feed her lifelong desire to learn about this beautiful art.
As an instructor, she is known to be gentle and constructive, yet strict and on task. Her goals as a teacher are to uplift the student while helping them with posture, technique, musicality and expression.
Her stage presence is warm, playful, and deeply spiritual. With fluid movements, she emulates the "silk waist" made so famous by beautiful Arabic dancers. She has a connection to music of all kinds and dance is her way of expressing the emotion it inspires in her.
Mahasti performs regularly at Masala Bar & Grill, Harissa Mediterranean Restaurant and in various festivals/events.
She has performed with many musicians and bands including:
John Bilezikjian
House of Tarab
MB Orchestra
Naseem's Band
David Saee
Saltana Band
Orchestra Halam
Al Araby Band
Human Life Index
Lawrence Belanich Band
Pinch
Mahasti & ShaZadeh at Med Fest 2008