E-mail sent from Gina N. (former student)   "I think I started taking belly dance classes from you about 2004 or 2005ish. I was so excited to find CM after not having done it since about 1976. You knew my first instructor, then found out we were both taking with The Carol Shannon! I had to stop because my then husband didn't like me bellydancing....crazy huh!

You however stuck with it and bellydancing was YOU!

I've always admired you for pushing yourself, and building yourself into a professional. But, most importantly...YOU gave every student confidence in herself. Your patience and perseverance in teaching moves and learning routines, especially in large groups, made you an excellent instructor.

As far as a bellydancer, you are one of the most graceful and fluid dancers there is, and it was always mesmerizing to watch you dance. 

Bittersweet....one door closes and another opens!

We all are hurt that you will no longer have your location at CM, you built it into a welcoming environment for all. The landlord is losing a great tenant that fills that building with happiness, talent, and joy. His loss!

However, I'm so happy you will have a new location to spread that same happiness, talent, joy, AND confidence in another location and, more than likely to new people who normally wouldn't have that opportunity or even the thought of "belly dancing". 

Keep spreading your knowledge of this beautiful form of art and history!

You have my full respect and it has been an honor to dance under and with you, and to have had you as a friend. I've meet some of my closest friends at CM, those bonds will never be broken or forgotten. 

I wish you great success on your new adventure! Hopefully, someday, I will get the time and energy to get back to belly dancing with Miabella. 

Blessing to you,"

Gina