Wendy has been Belly Dancing for over 6 1/2 years and is also a member of Troupe Shakti, performing under the stage name of Safaana. In addition to providing a great low impact workout in her Belly Dancing Classes, what Wendy really enjoys is bringing out the goddess in all of her students by helping them to rise above their fear of dancing while becoming more confident as women. Her class environment is playful and light hearted with an emphasis on keeping things uplifting and fun. Wendy is also a certified Pilates Instructor and has also been a licensed massage therapist for over 25 years. Through this she has a great knowledge and understanding of anatomy and how the body works, allowing her to teach dance from a fitness perspective as well.