About Gretchen
The winds of Hurricane Katrina brought
Gretchen here from New Orleans, LA. Though currently based in Oregon
and performing as a soloist in Portland, Gretchen is also regular
performer
as a soloist and company member of the Sisters of Salome Bellydance
Collective; the premiere professional belly dance company in New
Orleans,
LA. She has performed professionally at various restaurant venues and
stage show. She is known as an entertainer with her vibrant
personality,
comedic timing and audience rapport. Her energy and enthusiasm are
absolutely contagious!
Gretchen dances with cultural respect,
technical ability and musicality. Her performances are an entertaining
and dynamic blend of American, Egyptian, Lebanese, and Turkish Cabaret
styles. A trained performer, she has studied acting; modeling; Ethnic,
Urban and Western Classical Movement and has studied belly dance for
over 10 years.
Her Specialties Include: American
Cabaret
& Oriental Cabaret, Westernized Nightclub, Zills, Sword, Cane, Veil,
Glasses, Fire (when permitted) and themed routines