Nancy McAndrew: Performer & Instructor
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"Dance is such a joyful act, one that connects body, mind, and spirit. In dancing with and for others we enjoy a human connection deeper than our everyday experiences. Bellydance has allowed me to become part of a community that values the strength, creativity, and indefinable beauty of all women. Performing and teaching is my way of giving back and honoring the fulfillment I found in Bellydance."
Nancy has been dancing for almost 2 decades at a variety of venues, in a variety of dance forms. She has training in Modern; Ballet; Tribal, ATS & Cabaret Bellydance; Persian Classical; African; Jazz; American Folk & Colonial; Tunisian; Egyptian; and Turkish dance. Working as a bellydance instructor for over 10 years, she has honed her skills to emphasize sharp, clean movements and uncomplicated musical interpretation.
Nancy is available for performances as a solo artist, or she can bring a group of dancers.
She teaches regular classes through MindBody Studio and Lynchburg Parks & Recreation and is available for private instruction.
Performance Experience & Dance Resume
Lead Dancer; Lynchburg Tribal 2002-Present. Bellydance ensemble. Nancy is responsible for the majority of choreography and dancer training. Lynchburg Tribal performs throughout Central Virginia on a regular basis for weddings, parties, restaurants, television, haflas, and festivals.
Dancer; Nizhmet Bellydance Troupe 2008-9. Fire & Fusion Bellydance troupe. Performances included live music, fire dancing and spinning, celtic & latin fusion bellydance. Nancy created group choreographies, danced with fire fans and palm torches, and consulted on dancer solos. Nizhmet performed throughout Central Virginia and at festivals such as the Garlic Festival, Richmond Highland Games, and FloydFest.
Dancer; Fire in the Belly 2001. Tribal Bellydance troupe. Nancy was a student member during a transitional period for the troupe. Performed at weddings, art installations, and cultural festivals.
Dancer; KTMA Performing Arts Ensemble 1997-2002. Numerous public and televised performances throughout Central Virginia.
Dance Training
July 2013--Hookah Lounge Show
Randolph-Macon Woman's College: Modern & Ballet classes. 1994-1997
Joy Rayman; Tribal Bellydance Instruction. 1999-2001
Suhaila Salimpour: Regular Workshops 2007, 2008, 2009
Fat Chance Bellydance: Workshops. 2004, 2006, 2007
Jill Parker & Heather Stanz: Workshop. 2005
Pilobolus Dance Theater: Master Classes. 1996, 1997
Alexandra Dance Company: Jamila Salimpour choreography workshop 2010
Ziah Ali Tribal Technique/ Kurdish Folk Dance 2012
Jill Parker Techniques & Shimmies 2012
Joy Rayman; Tribal Bellydance Instruction. 1999-2001
Suhaila Salimpour: Regular Workshops 2007, 2008, 2009
Fat Chance Bellydance: Workshops. 2004, 2006, 2007
Jill Parker & Heather Stanz: Workshop. 2005
Pilobolus Dance Theater: Master Classes. 1996, 1997
Alexandra Dance Company: Jamila Salimpour choreography workshop 2010
Ziah Ali Tribal Technique/ Kurdish Folk Dance 2012
Jill Parker Techniques & Shimmies 2012
Performances
Weekly shows @ Gud Timz Hookah Lounge: Summer 2013
Summer Solstice Wine Festival; Lazy Days Winery 6/22/13
RiverViews Artspace Steampunk Exhibit 5/4/13
Al Hamraa Moroccan restaurant ;Charlottesville, Winter 2012
6th Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/10/12
Day in the Park Lyncburg, VA 9/2012
RhythmFest 8/2012
RiverViews Artspace Exhibition Opening 7/2012
Red Clay Raqs Showcase; Charlottesville, VA 3/2012
Riverviews Artspace Exhibition Opening 2/2012
Garlic Festival 10/2011
5th Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2011
Get! Downtown 9/2011
RhythmFest 8/2011First Fridays Art Exhibit @ RiverViews Artspace 6/2011
Weekly peformances at Gud Timz Hookah Lounge winter and spring 2011
Vita Fashion Show 4/9/2011
Bull Branch Restaurant 1/20/2011
First Friday Art Exhibit @ Riverviews Art Space 1/07/2011
Rapunzel's Holiday Hafla 12/2010
Rivermont Pizza w/ Crow & the Murder Machine 10/30/2010
Garlic Festival 10/9-10/2010
4th Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/11/2010
Get!Downtown 9/10/2010
RhthymFest 8/2010
Green Spring: Healthy Living Expo 4/2010
Alexandra's Spring Showcase 4/2010
Rapunzel's Holiday Hafla 12/2009
Milan Indian Cuisine 11/2009
Fire in the Belly's Gala 10/2009
Garlic Festival 10/2009
3rd Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2009
Get!Downtown 9/2009
RhthymFest 8/2009
Rebec Vineyard's Summer Solstice Wine Festival 6/2009
Rapunzel's Coffee & Books 12/2008
Garlic Festival 10/2008
2nd Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2008
Robbie Wells Benefit 7/2008
FloydFest 6/2008
Starlight Cafe 5/2008
Garlic Festival 10/2007
Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2007
Summer Solstice Wine Festival; Lazy Days Winery 6/22/13
RiverViews Artspace Steampunk Exhibit 5/4/13
Al Hamraa Moroccan restaurant ;Charlottesville, Winter 2012
6th Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/10/12
Day in the Park Lyncburg, VA 9/2012
RhythmFest 8/2012
RiverViews Artspace Exhibition Opening 7/2012
Red Clay Raqs Showcase; Charlottesville, VA 3/2012
Riverviews Artspace Exhibition Opening 2/2012
Garlic Festival 10/2011
5th Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2011
Get! Downtown 9/2011
RhythmFest 8/2011First Fridays Art Exhibit @ RiverViews Artspace 6/2011
Weekly peformances at Gud Timz Hookah Lounge winter and spring 2011
Vita Fashion Show 4/9/2011
Bull Branch Restaurant 1/20/2011
First Friday Art Exhibit @ Riverviews Art Space 1/07/2011
Rapunzel's Holiday Hafla 12/2010
Rivermont Pizza w/ Crow & the Murder Machine 10/30/2010
Garlic Festival 10/9-10/2010
4th Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/11/2010
Get!Downtown 9/10/2010
RhthymFest 8/2010
Green Spring: Healthy Living Expo 4/2010
Alexandra's Spring Showcase 4/2010
Rapunzel's Holiday Hafla 12/2009
Milan Indian Cuisine 11/2009
Fire in the Belly's Gala 10/2009
Garlic Festival 10/2009
3rd Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2009
Get!Downtown 9/2009
RhthymFest 8/2009
Rebec Vineyard's Summer Solstice Wine Festival 6/2009
Rapunzel's Coffee & Books 12/2008
Garlic Festival 10/2008
2nd Annual Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2008
Robbie Wells Benefit 7/2008
FloydFest 6/2008
Starlight Cafe 5/2008
Garlic Festival 10/2007
Kaleidoscope Hafla 9/2007
