Kalima began dancing in 2002, after being inspired by seeing Baraka Mundi perform at the Lake Eden Arts Festival.  She studied first with Nadirah, in Salisbury, NC, then with Nayna at Lotus Studios in Charlotte.  Over the years she took numerous workshops with well know teachers such as Paulette Rhys-Denis, Zoe Jakes, Ava Fleming, Tempest, Samantha Riggs, Zafira Dance Company, Kami Liddle, Jill Parker, and may others.  She recieved her ATS General Skills Certification from Carolena Nericcio in October 2007. 

Kalima's classes focus on group improvisation dance.  As a solo performer she dances a tribal fusion style with elements of gypsy flair, and gothic darkness.  She has also studied fire performing and loves to light of the night with flaming fans, staff, and sword. 

From her years in community theatre Kalima brings a love of costuming and theatre.  Her solo performances, and her group choreography often draw on her acting experience adding a storytelling flair to her performances.  She has taught costuming classes at Triboriginal in 2009, and offers costuming workshops throughout the year in her own program.  Recently she began making and selling hand made belly dance bras, belts and headpieces. 

Kalima dances because it fills her life with joy.  She teaches and performs to share that joy.  Come join us for class, workshop, or performanes.