Mandy and Lori both started in their belly dance journeys in 2000 by studying with Hayada Gamal and Tiani Al’Shaheen, both local dancers. The sisters in dance chose to be business partners in 2009 by founding Troupe Zephyr. Since this time, Troupe Zephyr has grown one hundred fold. The duo is always striving to expand their repertoire by studying with other dancers through workshops and classes. They host two large scale events in west central Ohio every year. Schoolhouse Raqs and Gypsy Mystique are rapidly expanding in popularity, drawing instructors and participants from multiple states, and producing a quality show to the best of their abilities each and every time.
Dancers from which Lori and Mandy Naseelah have studied:
Caroleena Noreecio – ATS (American Tribal Style)
Laylia of the Ohio Renaissance Festival– Live drum improve, prop balancing, zills, double veil,
fluidity in dance, crowd interaction
Chandadra Gamal – Egyptian fundamentals, power hips, Khaleegy, zills