Gitane Marie

About

 

Dancer

 

    Gitane began her studies in Folkloric Middle Eastern Dance in 1994.  When she started the class she expected to be learning the more popular "cabaret" style of belly dance, but instead discovered an "earthier" side of the dance form.  Since 1998, she has been a passionate student of Roma dance and has studied with such instructors as Dalia Carella (World Rom), Eva Cernik (Turkish), Shander Bawdin (Flamenco), Margarita Bruce (Flamenco), Amel Tafsout (Berber/North African), Artemis Mourat (Turkish), Reyhan Tuzsuz (Turkish), and many other popular instructors specializing in Rom or Folkloric dance styles.
She is the director of Indigo Rose Belly Dancing. She and her troupe have performed at many local and out of town venues, including regular performances at the State Fair of Texas since 1999 and returning performer and performer and panelist at A-Kon 25 since 2010.  Gitane's choreography has been awarded First Place and Second Place in "The Choreography Competition" while directing and dancing with Indigo Rose. She is also credited for coaching competitive champions in Rom Dance such as Donita “Toryn of Seven Stitches” Orders, Kingdom of Ansteorra Middle Eastern Dance Champion of the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA) 2004 and Brandi Amara Skyy, Miss Diva US of A 2014. Gitane's unique style has taken her across the state of Texas teaching workshops and seminars to dancers who share a passion for her "Romantic" Rom style. Since, 2011 she teaches Rom Fusion at Crescent Moon Belly Dance Studio in Fort Worth, TX.

 

Artist

 

     As well as being a fabulous dancer, Gitane is also a master metal smith. She has a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts in metal smithing from North Texas State University. All of her work is original and handcrafted. Many national and international Middle Eastern dance stars have worn one of her custom costumes. She is also well known for her perfectly balanced belly dance swords that have been ordered individually and by troupe. Gitane's inspirations for all of her treasures come from many countries and cultures as well as the hearts and visions of her customers. These translate fabulously into beautiful one-of-a-kind works of art. To see her amazing and beautiful creations go to:  www.facebook.com/GitanesTreasures