My Story

Hello, welcome and thank you for stopping by my website! I am a business owner, director and multi-media artist that focuses in the visual and performance arts.

Currently, my main projects surround the art of Raks Sharki, (a.k.a. Belly Dance). I teach and perform, and create environments of human connection and art!

I am a co-founder and co-director of Belly Dance Stories, a multi-media year-round production empowering the voices of our community. Our vision is to create a movement of conversation and transformation through the art of belly dance and creative writing. I am honored to work with co-director, Valerick Molinary, in this truly thrilling and growing community! Visit our website for more about our theater productions, dance labs, podcast, published works, and more.

My Journey in becoming a Belly Dancer…

In 2005 I began learning the art of belly dance with Portia at Belly Motions. It started as a fun thing to do with my sister, Luisa, and I just fell in love with the transformative power of the movement and the music.

To create a career in this artform, education was one my goals. However, our belly dance “education system” for aspiring professionals is scattered and mysterious. There is no “official” method of learning about the business. I took extensive courses to learn safe methods to teach all ages, including AFAA certifications, I traveled to learn with master instructors, dancers and musicians of the art. I became a professional instructor and performer in 2007 through Belly Motions and taught at there until early 2021.

Today I teach belly dance classes around the Miami and South Florida area. My home base is a beautiful location called The Peacemaker Studio.

Belly Dance can be experienced in many forms. I teach in three formats: (1) fitness, (2) art and technique and (3) movement meditation.

I sincerely will say, that I am in the business of helping others connect with their feminine essence, that comes in many forms and styles! I learn and grow with every student, and truly feel JOY in what I do!

My Journey as a painter (and in-directly, a dancer)…

I had a VERY colorful childhood. The arts (music, dance, poetry, singing, acting, you name it!) has been an integral part of my family for generations on both my parents sides. Dance, music and singing were the roots of the endless family gatherings and large parties.

I began painting when I was very young with the support and influence of my Dad, who was a very creative and wonderful man. Nestor Molina was a child actor from Cuba, who worked in plays and films in the 1950’s. He studied painting in the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, Cuba and as an adult became a published author in philosophy, metaphysics and poetry. He continued to paint and share the love for the arts, and as a result my three siblings and I have taken on creative careers.

My Costa Rican family on my Mom’s side, are artists of a different vibration. They are nature-artists and are known for having a green-thumb, which is where I get my passion for wild-life, gardening, hiking, mountains and rivers! We also have many beautiful singers and talent, and always some sort of comedic-relief to accompany all areas of life.

In 2012 I graduated from Florida International University with a BFA majoring in Art and Art History. I worked as an intern and later as the Education Assistant at the Frost Art Museum, while I painted and exhibited in local shows. The experience was wonderful and taught me valuable skills and lessons that inform my decisions today.

I have taught art classes to children and adults through several organizations, including my own “Belly Dancers Art Club.” These experiences teaching in both disciplines blessed me with lessons in communication, organization of groups and myself, and opening my world to view the many opportunities the world has to offer.

What have I learned so far?

The process of being human is beautiful and challenging. It is BOUNDLESS!

Learn how to listen to your inner-self with an open heart. Being honest is a treasure and a gift to yourself and to others.

Love is a strength. Use it! Never fear it.

Share your projects and ideas! Chances are people will HELP YOU get there! NO ONE can do what you do.

I have been challenged and questioned by others and myself - but stay true to you.

Being scared about trusting my inner voice is a good fear. Just trust it and go for it!

I have worked with humans that have surprised me, and keeping that open heart is more important than ever in today’s world.

Stay kind.

Share your magic.

Trust in your personal alchemy.

The Universe will support you.