CAST

 Stephany Israeli Adara was inspired by the themes of lucid dreaming and mental health, and the story of Alice in Wonderland when creating Dreamscapes. She wrote this story based on dreams from her personal experience as well as a deep interest in the psychology of dreams. Stephany has been a member of Navah Mirage since 2013, and a co-creator of Mirage Fusionistas since 2018. She was the Creative Director of Dance of the Elements which premiered in 2016, and currently performs as a dancer and musician, choreographs dances for groups, and works as a freelance creative. 

 With over 18 years’ experience, Navah has won various awards in performance of her artform. She has been featured in news articles and talk shows. She is the director of Navah Mirage and Co producer with her team of theatrical performances and other showcases, both private and public. Navah enjoys working with her customers to offer the best service possible both as a soloist and in teams. Community service is near and dear to her heart, and she loves how dance can transform the individual. 

Kristy stepped into her first bellydance class 30 years ago and instantly fell in love. She is a senior member of Navah Mirage and co- created Mirage Fusionistas in 2018.  Kristy has performed internationally and is a BOHO Blade Certified Instructor. In addition her continued education in bellydance   she is currently studying Aerial Dance, Flamenco,  Hula,  Tap and Odissi. She continues to pursue an understanding of the culture and history of the artforms she enjoys.  Kristy is honored to be a part of this show and support such an important cause. Alzheimers affects so many including her own family. She would like to give a special dedication to her mother-in-law, Jayne. 

 I officially became a member of Navah Mirage in May of 2017! I am also honored to be a member of Mirage Fusionistas, the sister troupe to Navah Mirage!! I have been able to grow my role in both troupes as a Choreography Coach.

I am honored to have a role in 8 of the dances in our Dreamscapes show choreographies and to have the opportunity to perform with other guest artists: Tamarind Belly Dance Troupe from Milwaukee, composer Christian Roovers, Robert Burgess MA, professor at Normandale College In Minnesota to help with set design and lighting among so many others!! 

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!! Time to DREAM!!

Zahra was first inspired by Middle Eastern dance in 2017 when she had the opportunity to watch a dancer named Sadie perform a magical and empowering solo. Zahra knew immediately she needed to explore this artform for herself. The music was especially meaningful because of her years of her music study in jazz and music theory. As a lifelong painter and graphic designer, belly dance became a perfect fit in her lifestyle. Zahra's lifelong goal is to continue her education in the study of Middle Eastern culture, and its connection to performance art. Zahra is a talented dancer who performed in several community events. She has taken intensives with superstars including Sadie Marquardt, Deb Rubin, and more. As a performer, Zahra plays active roles in Navah Mirage productions throughout the Midwest.

For Dreamscapes, Zahra has helped with creating graphics and images for the show.

Dakota began belly dance as a young girl. Sweet and shy, she would quietly study her mother (Navah) practicing her dance. Soon she would surprise her family and share her secret talents. As a teen, she participated in her school's dance troupe, and currently continues her studies with her mother and various other instructors. She has been a featured soloist in Navah Mirage's original production Dance of the Elements. She performs as a soloist at weddings, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and events. She enjoys assisting Navah building choreographies as well as mermaid and modeling.

I began belly dancing when I took my first class at the local community center in my junior year of highschool in De Pere and fell in love. Before that I had tried jazz and tap but never had the same spark as belly dancing had for me. I started watching videos on YouTube and practiced whenever I could at home in the coming years. Later I took classes with Tamarind Tribal during my time in Milwaukee for school, and learned much more about the traditions and dove more deeply into the technique of this dance form during the four years that I lived there. I also took classes through Datura Online and rented videos from World dance New York to explore more styles. I found Navah Mirage when I moved back home to the Green Bay area and took classes as soon as I could! I am still exploring new concepts in belly dance as well as other dance forms, anything that inspires! 

It is a gift to be able to share my love of dance. I love that dance is a mixture of art and strength. Three years ago I was given the opportunity to study belly dance and other fusion styles. I have studied under Navah, Stephany Israeli Adara, and Kristy. I have also taken classes with Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, and Moria Chappell. I am grateful to be a part of Navah Mirage and Mirage Fusionistas. This journey has been empowering and I am a better woman because of it.