Sukari's
fascination with belly dance originated in the rhythms of dear friends drumming
around an celebratory fire. Her love for dance itself is rooted in early life
training in ballet, jazz, and modern dance to name a few. She was further enticed
by studies of Tribal dance with zils in Asheville, NC, leading to arduous self-study,
then more formal training in Egyptian dance. Middle Eastern dance ignited a
passion culminating in her first belly dance performance to a live drumming
ensemble for an audience of 1200. Sukari also indulges in studying, designing,
and creating costumes.
When soloing, Sukari dances in a style that has been
honed in traditional Egyptian dance while adding a flair of the Hollywood
silver screen. She brings about old world style with modern splashes delighting
her audiences with fundamental movements, grace and poise. She joined Dance
of the Fates in 2005, now Jahara Phoenix who perform Tribal Fusion choreographies.
