The city of Royal Oak & Berkley,
Michigan

Beautiful in May with cherry
blossoms everywhere! The
charming, fashionable, upscale
yet affordable, foodie & friendly
area where YOU will study with
Michelle (and perform!) is an easy,
walkable little hipster town with
boutiques, great coffee and tea
houses, art, food, interesting
shopping and more. Home to
many artists and... Munro's one of
the best quality bead stores in
Michigan (for you costumer
makers!). Easy parking too!

If you want to explore, just 25
minutes away by car feels like a
lovely country overseas.  That 18
mile drive away is home to the
National Arab American National
Museum where you can see
displays on Arabic musicians and
artists, Authentic Lebanese,
Egyptian and Yemeni dining, live
Arabic music and so much more.
If that doesn't tickle your fancy, the
fabric stores on what is loving
nicknamed "Bangladesh Avenue"
in the nearby city of Hamtramck is
a cultural exploration. Tempt you
further, less than 13 miles away is
the Detroit Institute of Arts a major
museum with no less than SIX
Van Gogh's including his most
famous Self Portrait..

The New York Times calls it the
new Brooklyn - hippest city in the
USA!

Who is invited:
Everyone. For the brand new,  
just curious & experienced - this
convention has it ALL!

Friendly, supportive & fun. No
egos here!
About Michelle
Sorensen is a professional Belly Dancer
who has earned:

* Hybrid Competition 1st place winner at  
Fusion Fest 2011, Boise ID
* Hybrid Competition 2nd place winner at
Fusion Fest 2012, Boise ID
* Ultimate Bellydancer 1st place Fusion
Solo, August 2012
* 8 Elements Initiate Practitioner
Certification, October 2012
* 8 Elements Cultivate, Practitioner
Certification, October 2013
* Hot Pot I.T.S Level 1 Certified Instructor,
June 2015
* Peoples Choice and 2nd Place Fusion *
Category at Yaa Halla Y’all, August 2015


She began her studies under the direction
of Kismet School of Dance (American),
Kashmir Dance Company (ATS & Tribal
Fusion), Trisha Mcbride (Tribal Fusion and
Experimental) and more recently Rachel
Brice (8 elements Phases 1 &2, Initiation
and Cultivation Certified) and Stephanie
Buranek (Cabaret/Egyptian).

She has also sought continued instruction
through workshops and other events from
some of the most innovative dancers in and
out of the belly dance scene. An award
winning dancer, Michelle placed 1st at
Fusion Fest in 2011, 2nd at Fusion Fest
2012, and 1st in the Ultimate Bellydancer
best Fusion Solo August 2012! She joined
Sketch Cabaret in the summer of 2012, and
has been a member of Sepiatonic since the
Spring of 2013. Occasionally she can also
be seen performing with Voodoo

Productions at both private and public
events. Along with bellydance, she has
discovered a love for the Aerial Arts,
including pole, silks, lyra, contortion and
various other cirque style apparatus. “Cross-
training” in this form of dance has helped
her with stamina, strength, flexibility and
clean lines.
Want to vend?
We want you there!
Email:
detroitbellydance@yahoo.com
Rates: $50 to $80 depending on the
space that you need.
Workshop & Show Location:
Both events held at the same location. INFO COMING!
One of the strongest dancers
today. Every movement and
pose is a sculpture. See her
dance:
https://youtu.be/_Mhb2-Blgz4

https://youtu.be/cr2I9ZO4aYI

https://youtu.be/6g-jbbF42M4
May 18 & 19, 2019
9th Annual Detroit Raqs Midwest Raqs
* WORKSHOPS & SHOW with the return of
Michelle Sorensen!

INFO TO COME
Want to vend?
We want you there!
Email:
detroitbellydance@yahoo.com
Rates: $50 to $80 depending on the
space that you need.