Once upon a time, a young woman happened upon a djinni trapped in a brass gaslamp. The djinni was obligated to grant her three wishes in exchange for its freedom. But the djinni's malevolent streak took hold as she made her final wish, and it all went awry. Now here I stand, bound in body, with a foot in the seen and one in the unseen, looking across the multiverse, constant witness to time weaving its futures through the fabric of life.

">     Where the Bosphorus and Nile intersect, between Istanbul and Thebes, near Marrakesh, along the Gulf - that's where I'm from, and that's where Mr. Bagdaddy found me. Telling fortunes in the cafe and bellydancing at celebrations. He was exploring the territory and lost his airship to the local Sheikh in a camel race. He didn't count on the Sheikh's camel having steam injection. I tried to warn him, but he didn't listen.

">     Two days later I won the ship in a game of hangman (the poor fellow), and asked Bagdaddy to fly it for me. We were happily traveling together, until he went over the deck railing one beautiful morning. It was terrible, but I couldn't help it - I was unable to resist. He's lost now, floating through the aether aimlessly. No surprise, he should've wished for a better sense of direction instead of to soar like a leaf on the wind.

You must be careful what you wish for...

Specializing in Near East, Middle East, and North African steampunk bellydance, I fuse styles from across these regions to create mesmerizing movement, set to traditional, Mid East influenced, and alternative music. Affectionately dubbed "the lighter side" of steampunk bellydance, this is not the tribal style commonly seen at retro-futuristic/steampunk conventions and events. I have studied traditional style belly dance since 2003, and been performing since 2004.

Performances

Stage shows or as delightful ambiance for themed lounges, tea and coffee rooms, or as a surprise performance in halls. I work with traditional and non-traditional props, such as finger cymbals, veil, single and double sword, fan veils, and Moroccan candle tray.

Workshops

Bring a taste of the Near East to your convention with a one-hour workshop introducing participants to basic belly dance movements. Light-hearted and fun, it tends to induce shimmies and laughter.

Bare skin (scandalous!) and bare feet are not necessary for this workshop. Open to Ladies and Gentlemen (and everyone else) of all ages. *While movement may be somewhat restricted, corseted guests can participate.

Panels

The history of bellydance as it gained popularity (and notoriety) during the 1800s, up to its scandalous arrival in the US during 1893. Myths, fantasy, facts, and its influence on 19th-century society. 1hr with Q&A at the end.

I am also available to sit on multicultural panel discussions, please contact me.

Fortune Telling

The Steampunk Genie is also a fortune teller. Visit Djinn's Tonic Fortune Telling for more information about what I do!

Contact

The fastest and easiest way to reach me is email: Info@SteampunkGenie.com

Telephonic communication device: (254) 220-4209

I also participate in the online social parlors Facebook and Twitter.

If you are not in a rush, I keep a postal box for when I'm in port:
P.O. Box 11302
Killeen, Texas 76547