Karin Hein-Parks

Karin Hein-ParksKarin Hein-Parks began studying classical ballet at the age of 4. She continued into her twenties performing professionally with Ballet Dallas, New Jersey Ballet and the MorganScott Ballet Companies. In 1998, Karin was first exposed to tribal bellydance at Pennsic. Inspired by the elaborate costuming and dramatic, earthy dance style, she began immersing herself in the world of tribal bellydance. Soon after Karin began collaborating with Melanie on a tribal performance for the New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom and from there the duo was born. Throughout her dance career Karin continues to take numerous workshops and classes in various forms of all dances styles, seeking to incorporate various elements of dances of the world.

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--Amaya; Albuquerque, New Mexico "Learned from my days in the circus: Ever had your hair stick to your lip gloss or have your wet lipstick smear on your teeth or your veil??? Instead of using a lip gloss to create the wet look, simply place a small area of fine silver body glitter in the middle of your lower lip (over your matte lipstick ...

 

--Leyla Amir; Las Vegas, NV "It is important to choose music and costumes that reflect the style of dancing you have chosen for your performance. It is off balance to say you are dancing "Egyptian" then perform to Greek music, as the music will inhibit your ability to give a good reflection of the music to the dance. The same can ...