Jewels is a multi-award-winning dancer, placing 1st in the Professional categories at the Jewel of the Sierra contest in 2010, the Emerald Rain contest in 2009, and the North Valley contest in 2007. She has been a featured dancer in many shows, dancing alongside Amy Sigil of Unmata, Sa'Diyya, Rachel George, Gina of Atlanta, Zaina Hart and Ruby, and has danced with the Brothers of the Baladi on their tour. Her past performances have included:
- Oregon State University's Global Village
- Mt Hood Community College
- Oregon Country Fair
- Oregon State Fair
- Rakkasah West festival
- Hasani's Hafla
- Saqra's Showcase
- Mediterranean Fantasy Festival
Jewels has had the pleasure of dancing with several bands from Oregon, Washington and California, including:
- Brothers of the Baladi
- Arabesque
- Mirage
- Pangia
- Djinn
- Negara
- Al-Arwah
- Mediterranean Raks Band
She has had the honor of studying with Aziza, Zaina Hart, Astryd Farah de Michele, Lilah Perry, Hadia, Rachel George and Jane Archer. She is inspired by her many bellydance friends and supporters, and continues to strive to become the best dancer that she can be.
Contact Jewels at jewelsbellydance@gmail.com.