Jeannie


[ co-director | dancer | choreographer | designer | resident dance nazi ]

After being discovered in the sands of Arabia by a young man looking to rub up a good time from the Cave of wonders, Jeannie (then known by a slightly different spelling) went on to teach this street rat a lesson, rid herself of the damnable oil lamp, and go off and see the world. Any other version of this story you have heard is a falsehood and fairy-tale conjured up by a jilted love interest. Trust me.

She ended up in Augusta, Georgia. This doesn’t seem so strange when one figures in for love and childbearing. Alas, even the fey are subject to such rigors. However, she figures that while she’s here, she might as well enjoy herself. One way she accomplishes this feat is through dancing with Alchemy, her beloved troupe. Exploring Middle Eastern dance and fusing it with many other forms of movement has become a love, nay, obsession!, for Jeannie. Always willing to learn something new or just go for the improv, Jeannie has found a niche with the kindred spirits of Alchemy.

Along with her sister Ame, Jeannie also enjoys designing and crafting the gorgeous costuming that goes along with the dance.

Vital stats:

Age: Older than you think.
Sign: Pisces in the West, in the East: Cat or Rabbit, depending...
Element: Water, 'natch.
Political affiliation: Seriously, no one came here for that...
To those I love: Jason, Xay, Mom, Dad, Laura, Stan, Lee & Chris, Molly. Thanks. I hope you know what for.


jeannie@alchemydance.com

Alchemy: Transforming the ordinary into the sublime