About D
hyanis
Dhyanis has taught, performed and studied belly dance for over 35 years. In the 80’s she traveled and performed throughout Europe, Greece, Morocco, Egypt, Israel & Turkey. She specializes in “Double Sword” and “7 Veils.” In 2003, she won Grand Dancer of the Year and her troupe won Troupe of the Year. Many of her students (including children) have become strong professionals in the field.
She leads workshops in Dancing Goddess Imagery and produced the Annual Summer Solstice Living Goddess Dance-Theater, 1992-2005.
Dancewear and costume design
Dhyanis is a well-known, award-winning theatrical costume designer with her own line of clothing and dance costumes, available online and at selected belly dance events.
Every web order is treated as custom, made to the measurements and color preferences of each client, and shipped within a week and a half. She has held Professional status on Thumbtack.com since 2011.
Marin Magazine featured an article on Dhyanis and the benefits of a belly dance workout. Other articles by Dhyanis can be found at Gilded Serpent webzine and in past issues of Jareeda and Habibi magazines.
Dhyanis teaches belly dance classes in San Rafael, CA and is creating new choreographies and costumes for her performing group, Troupe Dhyanis.
Helping others recover from grief
She also became a certified Grief Coach, after having experienced the loss of her only daughter, age 8-1/2, in a car accident, and being at her own mother’s side to comfort her as she died. Dhyanis’ specialty is grieving parents who have lost a child. She can be reached at goddess@dhyanis.com and would love to be of service in helping anyone challenged by such a loss reclaim peace of mind and rebuild their lives. Learn more about her grief coaching services.