Michele Tabaroki

I admit....I'm addicted to dance! Not just one style of dance.....all of them! I started dance as a young child and it has followed me well into adulthood. I have studied ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, Latin & belly dance. I use my extensive background of dance to put together a unique class that is full of energy and fun.  I have studied Ballet, Jazz and Modern Dance.  I began Belly Dance in 1995 and instantly fell in love with the ancient art form.  My Middle Eastern dance training started in Toronto, Canada, where I was part of the Habeeba Hobeika Egyptian Folkloric Dance Troupe.  I performed for many cultural events and opened for Middle Eastern Superstars such as Amr Diab.  I continued my training in New York with the late renowned master teacher, Renate Wallasch in Long Island.  I have also trained in New York City with Elisheva and Kaeshi of Bellyqueen, Ranya Renee, Yousry Sharif, Nourhan Sharif, Karim Nagi, and Tamalyn Dallal to name a few.  I continuously attends seminars and workshops to further my understanding of dance and fitness.  Self expression is the most important part of all dances and my passion encourages my students to tap into themselves to bring out the most beautiful part of who they are.  I have been teaching Belly Dance on the Northshore of Long Island since 2006.  In 2009, I became a certified Zumba instructor.  I am also certified in Zumba Gold (low impact) and Zumbatomic (for kids).