Yasmine~gift from God

• BECAME A GYPSY IN: January 2004

• DANCE BACKGROUND: I started dancing when I was 11. I took jazz. Ballet, tap and was part of a performing group. I did drill team and dance company in high school.

• YEARS DANCING: 6 years Middle Eastern style

• INTRODUCED TO MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE BY: I really like Shakira and then found a belly dance class through UVSC community education.

• FAVORITE STYLE OF BELLY DANCE: I love drum dances - I just wanna shake it!

• STRENGTH: Performing

• WEAKNESS: Zills (any prop actually)

• EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Tripping while exiting the stage

• FAVORITE PERFORMANCE: I don't know why but I loved Thia's festival '06. We performed a fan dance, drum and tambourine. I was 7 1/2 months pregnant and I had so much fun!

• PASSION FOR DANCING: I love to dance and perform. It has always been in me. I can't hold still when I hear music. Dancing just makes me happy.

• OCCUPATION WHEN NOT DANCING: I am a dental assistant and mom.

• HOBBIES & INTERESTS: I love spending time with my husband and son. I like going out to movies, Broadway shows, reading, singing and shopping!