"Deserae takes belly dancing to the highest degree of its art form. She is beautiful, graceful, and very talented in Middle Eastern Dance. I’ve seen her perform at the Acropolis and Aya Sofia restaurants – she was superb! My husband and I recently had a Moroccan style dinner party, and Deserae entertained our guests, bringing with her all the exotic romance and color of that foreign land. Did I mention her agility? Dez’s sword dance is amazing to behold. To witness her balancing a heavy blade upon her pretty head, while dancing is unforgettable. All this and more - she makes her own gorgeous costumes!"

-Sheila Frayne Rhoades, Ballwin

"Dez is a wonderful, creative teacher and a lovely lady.  She challenges you - gives you a lot to "take home" and practice on which I love!  There is never one class that is exactly like the other.   You're always working on a different routine, different exercises, different props, etc.  She is definitely missed here in the St. Louis area.  Take her class - you will become a better dancer."

-Scarlett

"I have thoroughly enjoyed Dez's teaching style and the flow of her classes.They are non stop, and although they build on the ones before, are not repeats or boring in anyway. I have had several teachers in two states, and by far Dez is not only the best teacher I have had, she has been the most technically beautiful, and creative of my teachers and the many dancers I have had the privilege of watching perform. She provides the perfect mix of traditional technique with new and innovative performance style."

-DesChene Brochtrup
Dancer for 5yrs
Founding member of Bohemian Roses ATS Troup and participating member of Eyes of Baset cabaret troupe.

"Dez was one of my first bellydance instructors. Her elegance and creativity have continued to inspire me. Dez has the ability to clearly demonstrate and explain every bellydance movement. I enjoyed learning all of the fun, exciting and creative choreographies. Her patient and detailed instruction helped me to learn improvisational dance techniques as well as how to write choreography. She is a wealth of intricate movements and layering techniques that challenge even the experienced bellydancer. I wish that she still lived in St.Louis so that I could continue to learn from her as she is always developing new and creative choreographies."

-Katherine, Aka Adalia
Exotic Rhythms Belly Dance
Tandava
Bohemian Roses
St. Louis, MO

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