Alyssa is one of the original members of Desert Lotus Tribal.  She's also the daughter of Dana.  Alyssa was a previous member of the little girl's belly dance troupe, Ants in Your Pants Belly Dance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name:  Alyssa   Nickname(s):  Aly, Munchie, Muneca.   What types of dance have you learned? Ballet, Tap, Jazz   What other kinds of performing have you done in your life?  Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Cheer, and Piano

What was your first belly dance class like? Scary! :)   What is your favorite Desert Lotus Tribal memory?  Road trips!!!   Which was your favorite Desert Lotus Tribal performance moment so far?  I'm not sure yet, but I'm pretty sure it's going to be when we perform our newest choreography, "Journey into Sound".   What was your most embarrassing performance moment?  OMG!!!  At Cal City Ren Faire 2007 when I hurt my ankle during ATS and had to get off stage.   Name three dancers or troupes, past or present, who have inspired you in your dance journey?  Cindy H., my mommy, and Krisha!! What is your biggest struggle in your dance life?  Learning not to stress out when getting ready for a performance, and to keep my arms and hands perfect when dancing.   In what ways has belly dancing influenced your everyday life?  I have more confidence in the way I look now... does that count?   What are you doing when you’re not belly dancing?  High school!! And dealing with my step-siblings... they're annoying but I love 'em <3

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Idk.   What other hobbies do you have?  Friends and family!!   Favorite music bands or artists?  Too many!!   Favorite movies?  Edward Scissorhands.   Favorite snack?  Tuna with no mayo in lettuce.   Favorite quote(s) or saying(s)?  Don't have one.

Powered by CityMax.com