Meet Our Dancers
Mandy
One of the original founders of Zuut and an instructor at House of Hips, Mandy has been belly dancing since 2004. During that time, she has studied with many of the top belly dancers in Buffalo, WNY, and throughout the world. She holds a BFA from Daemen College where she learned to express herself visually through art. Always learning and looking for new movements to add to her belly dance repertoire, Mandy takes her inspiration directly from the world around her; from video games, sci-fi movies, martial arts, football, and anything else. The stage is one of the few places where she truly feels like herself.
Andrea
Bio coming soon.
Tracy
Bio coming soon.
Yumi
Yumi has been belly dancing since 2009. She is known for her infectious smile and impeccable technique. She has performed with many different local troupes throughout her dance career. Yumi is passionate about expanding her dance knowledge. In addition to belly dance, she has studied extensively in hip hop and Indian dance styles, including Bhangra and Bollywood.
Sandy
Sandy has been belly dancing since 2008. She started studying under Nadia Ibrahim as a student and then became a principal dancer and member of the Nadia Ibrahim Middle Eastern Dance Company. Sandy has also studied under Annakiya, and Mandy of Zuut. After a short hiatus, she came back to the dance world and is now a member of Zuut and The Kind Killers.
Cassie
Cassie has been dancing since the age of 8. She has a Dance Minor from Buffalo State College, and has been belly dancing since 2004. She has always been enthralled with the relationship between movement and music and enjoys many styles of dance. She was also a member of Nadia Ibrahim Middle Eastern Dance Company.
After many years of personal practice, Cassie began her formal study of yoga at the Himalayan Institute in 2020. She completed the Institute's teacher training program and became a certified instructor in the summer of 2021. Her Hatha yoga practice includes several years studying Svaroopa yoga in the Adirondack Mountains.
Kat
Bio coming soon.
Kay
Bio coming soon.
Daisy
Bio coming soon.
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Interested in becoming a Zuut member?
We are always looking for like-minded dancers to join our troupe. If you are an experienced belly dancer who likes to push the boundaries of what belly dance can be, who vows to support and encourage our collective silliness/spookiness, and loves "that what she said" jokes, contact us! We think you'll fit right in!
Zuut Bellydance
Zuut Alumni
Morgan
Morgan is Zuut's current globe trotter. We hope to have her back soon, but we are excited for all the opportunities coming her way.
Hayati
Hayati has decided to focus on her own dance and student troupe. We wish her much success as she continues her belly dance journey!
Julie
Julie (aka: "Little Zuut") has moved to Pennsylvania. We wish her much success & hope that she continues dancing!
Jessica
Jessica is now a resident of Maryland. We wish her much success in all her endeavors!
Kimmy
Kimmy has left the belly dance scene to pursue martial arts training. We know she'll do great!
David
David is currently residing in Pennsylvania. We wish him much success in all his endeavors!
Samara
Samara is continuing her education in holistic health and healing. We wish her much success!
Beth
Co-founder of Zuut Bellydance. Thank you Beth, for everything!