Performing Artist, Instructor and Choreographer
Since beginning her bellydance career in 1995, Rachel has become an extremely sought after dancer and instructor. With her highly accredited dance and musical training, this multi-award winning performer has taught workshops and classes across the USA. Based in the northwest Rachel is Portland's number one premier Bellydance entertainment highlight.
Rachel continues to teach and perform her incomparable musical interpretation with a great rooted understanding in dance movement, technique, and isolation strength. Her performances are fantastically radiant, full of amazing technique and grace while accompanied by her captivating authentic style. Rachel's artistry brings to the stage a rare and unique element in emotional expression that leaves her audience thirsting for more.
Awards & Recognition
Award winning dance choreographer and improvisational dance competitor
- 2010 — 1st Place Belly Dancer of the Universe
- 2007 — 1st place Entertainer of the Year
- 2006 — 1st place Belly Dancer USA
- 2006 — 1st place Emerald Rain Aphrodite
- 2006 — 2nd place Entertainer of the Year
- 2005 — 3rd place Bellydancer Of The Universe
- 2002 — 1st place Double Crown Bellydance competition
- 1999 — 1st place duet Double Crown Bellydance / Bellydance USA
- 1999 — 2nd place Double Crown Bellydance / Bellydance USA
- 1998 — Portland Opera "Riggaletto"
- 1997 — Public Cable Access TV performances
- 1997 — Public TV commercial add for Marrakesh Restaurant in Portland, OR
Dance Experience
- Over 300 performances at weddings, birthdays, and special event parties a year
- Professional relations with three different talent agencies for bookings
- Entertainment Agencies for events and promotions
- Arab Music concerts
- Persian Music concerts
- American Music concerts
- Dance / Club performances:
- Oregon
- Alexis Restaurant
- Barraccuda Night Club
- Cowlitz County Fair
- The Fez Ballroom
- Pashas Restaurant
- Ararat Restaurant
- Santorini Restaurant
- Marrakesh Restaurant
- Alamir Restaurant
- Kolbeh Restaurant
- Crystal Ball Room
- Sinbads Restaurant
- Portland Art Museum
- Iranian Festival
- Cobalt Restaurant
- Greek Cusina
- Arabian Breeze Restaurant
- California
- Med Cafe
- Med Grill
- Zodiac Cafe
- World Music Dance Party
- Clair Delune Restaurant
- Greek Palace Restaurant
- Kolbeh Restaurant
- Greek Village
- Luxor Cafe
- Washington
- Caspian Restaurant
- Aladin Restaurant
Instructors & Influence
Suhaila Salimpour (Level 3 Certified)
www.Suhaila.com
Aziza
www.AzizaShirnmy.com
Jamila Salimpour
Zaina Hart
www.ZainaHart.com
Karla Johnson
Ruby Sowder
NemraKahn
Rakia Hassan
Amani