I started bellydancing at the end of college and have danced off and on for 20+ years. My specialty is double veil which prompted me to start dying my own silk veils. I perform both solo choreography and with Solange Dance Company. I have been a member of Solange Dance Company with Sirrom Studio since 2007. Prior to that, I was a member of Mirage Dance Troupe in Ithaca, NY from 1995-2000. I enjoyed being a part of the production of Disney's Aladdin by UpStage Theatre in 2009, Dance From the Heart in 2007, and skating as a genie with the I Dream of Jeannie Bottle Art Car in the Art Car Parade (last 3 yrs). In 2009, through HABDA, I danced at Cafe Byblos, Avant Garden and the Lights in the Heights Parade and got some much needed costume help from the Sew-In. Past solo performances include KPFT's fundraisers at Dan Electro's Bar (May and Dec. '09), the Pirate Ship at IFEST (last 4 yrs). .

I have studied bellydancing for almost 8 years. I started at the studio on W. Alabama through Leisure Learning Unlimited and once my classes were up, I came back for more and am still at it. I am a member of Sarin's Sirens dance troop. When I am not belly dancing, I enjoy getting together with friends over coffee or wine. I also like reading and visiting the museums, the theater and the cinema.

Occupation-Special Ed Teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist

I have been dancing for 8 years and love every minute, except perhaps performing in front of a crowd. I loved this dance method since the 60's but never did anything about it til I started lessons 8 years ago. When told I needed a dance name, I chose "Malika" since it means queen in arabic which my name in Latin also means queen.

Sarin began her career in Middle Eastern dance while in college when 2 friends drug her to her first class. It was love at first hip drop and she hasn’t stopped shimming yet! For the last 25 years Sarin has danced and studied all over the state. Since 1992 she has made her dance home at the Sirrom School where she is also an instructor. Sarin enjoys sharing her love of Middle Eastern Dance with new students and especially enjoys helping students find their own style and dance voice