Our Teachers

Susan Ricciardi

With a love of music and dance stemming from early childhood, Susan has studied and competed in many forms of dance, including Irish step, Ballroom and Native American Pow Wow. After taking a workshop on Tribal Belly Dance in 2003, being drawn to both the communal aspect of the dance and the varied ethnic music and costuming, she was immediately hooked and began her studies. Susan sought out classes and workshops with every instructor she could find, including Sharon Kihara, Belladonna, Tempest and Vikki Williams, and in the summer of 2009, she completed Level I and II teacher training with Paulette Rees-Denis of Gypsy Caravan. Susan currently dances with LunaMuse Tribal Belly Dance, and strives to bring a sense of joy and empowerment to her fellow dancers.