Lacey began her journey into Tribal Belly
dance at the early age of 15 in southern California with
Patricia Johnson. Her love for this beautiful art form
was immediate; she began performing at tribal events
and around campfires at SCA (Society for Creative
Anachronism) events almost instantly. The thrill of
live drums and dancing with her sisters was inspiring.
She took this love for the dance all the way through
high school and pursued a dance degree at Victor
Valley Community College. She studied many forms of
classical dance including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and
Ballroom. However, as fate would have it Lacey
sustained an injury that would prevent her from ever
pursuing a career in classical dance. To her surprise
though, because Belly Dance is best danced barefoot
her doctor approved and encouraged her to continue
Belly dancing.
Lacey
then traveled cross country from California to Central Florida
where she was exposed to the large
community of Cabaret Belly dancers in Florida. Lacey then spent the next four years studying,
teaching, and performing classical Cabaret Belly dance
in Florida as well as in Southern California. It was
in her last trip to California where her original love
for Tribal Belly dance was re-ignited. Lacey then
made the decision that she wanted to bring her
experience and love of Tribal Belly dance to Florida.
So she began Florida Tribal Dance in November of 2006
for just that reason.
Lacey
is the Director of Florida Tribal Dance's American Tribal Style
Troupe, Blue Caravan as well as director and choreographer of
Black V
Tribal, a Tribal Fusion Troupe. You can see Lacey performing
Friday
evenings at Café Tu Tu Tango on International Drive in
Orlando
starting at 9:45pm. You can also see either of Florida Tribal
Dance's
troupes performing throughout the community every month. Lacey
is also
a Level 1 Certified instructor in the Yogafit method.
