About Golden State Raqs Competition
Golden State Raqs
Welcome to Golden State Raqs Competition! Golden State Raqs is brought to you by the producers of Capital City Raqs Festival, one of California's premiere events! We are bringing the same level of excellence to the competition scene, beginning with a fabulous weekend with Jacques Alasmar, Vanessa of Cairo, and Amy Sigil! We will see you in Sacramento, CA Sep 11-13.
Golden State Raqs Team
Mychelle Crown
Founder Mychelle Crown is a lifelong performer who has competed in a wide variety of modalities, from dance to theater to sports. Mychelle has been a Bellydance Performer/Instructor, Pilates/Fitness Instructor, Actor, Model, and Super Hero Character Actor in Sacramento, CA since the early 2000's. She is a multi-multi-award winning Bellydancer who produces the immensely popular Capital City Raqs Festival with Iselda. Mychelle is also the director of the multi-award-winning dance troupe The Crown Jewels. owner of Thrive Movement Arts Studios, and is regularly featured at dance workshops and events throughout the US. Visit mychellebellydance.com for more info.
Iselda
Adriana Rodriguez (stage name Iselda) is Studio Manager and Instructor at Thrive Movement Arts. Performing as Iselda Amar, she has graced stages and venues across the US. Adriana is also a Professional Costume Designer, making stunning costumes across many genres for bodies of all shapes and sizes. She is a member of the Crown Jewels Dance company. as well as a featured performer at Casablanca Moroccan restaurant, Darna Hookah Lounge, Yianni's Grill, and Patogh Catering & Events in Sacramento. Adriana found her way to fitness through dance, and is excited to share the power she found in strength and wellness. Learn more at iseldadancedesign.com.
Hessa
Hessa is a Sacramento dancer with 15 years of Bellydance experience. She is a student of Mychelle Crown and a member of the award-winning Crown Jewels. She is also an instructor and road team member at Thrive Movement Arts