Karen traveled regularly in Qc, On, and the USA to attended workshops in a quest for continual self-improvement and discovery of different styles. Here is a list of Karen’s  teachers.

 

· Daliah Carella  (NY)

· Delilah (Seattle)

· Mahmoud Reda  (Egypt)

· Yousry Sharif (NY)

· Fathiem (FL)

· Morocco (NY)

· Katia  (Boston)

· Nourhan Sharif (NY)

· Raquia Hassan (Egypt)

· Hadia (Mtl)

· Aziza (Mtl)

· Fatima Al Wahid  (CA)

· Jamilah Al Wahid (CA)

· Leila Haddad (Paris)

 

 

Dedicated and passionate about learning and sharing the art of belly dance, Karen started her own Belly Dance Academy in Québec City in 2000.

 

 

In 2004 she hosted her first Workshop in Québec city with Egypt's ambassador of rhythm and the world's leading name in Egyptian dance music HOSSAM RAMZY & SERENA. This weeklong event featured percussion and dance classes followed by HOMAGE, a show dedicated to the special guest and his wife. 

 

 

Karen continued dancing as life moved her away from Eastern Canada halfway across the country to Fort McMurray Alberta, where she has successfully re-established her Academy. Karen currently teaches multiple classes weekly at the:

 

Fort McMurray Shotokan Karate Club              Syncrude Sports and Wellness Center

Born and raised in Dundee, New-Brunswick, Karen studied Ballet, Jazz and Tap when she was 7 years old. At a very early age Karen participated in varied artistic programs including stage performances in dance and theatre. As a teenager she was Director of the Cheerleading team in High School.

 

 

Karen’s artistic talents originate from her musical and artistically gifted family. Her Mom, singer, musician and composer was her biggest inspiration

 

 

In 1998 Karen moved to Québec city and met a friend that was taking belly dance classes with Shams Denise Paradis. Intrigued, Karen began taking lessons immediately and after just a few weeks was accepted into Soleil D’Orient Troupe where she studied and performed regularly for 4 years as a Troupe Member but also as a soloist in restaurant and other venues.

Fort McMurray, Alberta

780-747-0930

10216, Centennial Drive

Downtown, Fort McMurray

9908 Penhorwood Street

Downtown Fort McMurray