Our story:
Unveiled Dance was founded in September 2004 in Ann Arbor, MI by Crystal Dunlap. It has grown from a once a week class into a full dance studio with its own format, teachers, and professional dance company. Unveiled Dance Company is well-versed in a wide range of bellydance styles, from cabaret to tribal fusion. It is known for its full-length theater production "Elemental", which showcased Unveiled's unique ability to embrace different styles of dance and bring them together into one fluid production. Since then, Unveiled Dance Company has continued exploring the dance, growing stronger in technique and style. The company performs at a wide variety of events, from theater shows to street festivals to private functions.
All teachers at Unveiled Dance Studio have completed intense studies with Crystal and teach the Unveiled Method. The Unveiled Method of belly dance was designed to train dancers to have a strong foundation in technique, proper posture, body alignment, and conditioning.
Our members:
Mia - Artistic Director
Mia is the artistic director of Unveiled Michigan, and the lead teacher at Unveiled Dance Studio in Michigan. She is a professional dancer who performs in many styles of bellydance. She is also the artistic director for the Lunatic Vagabonds, an alternative dance troupe. When not dancing, Mia is a high school English teacher. Photo by Kelly Dattilo.
Kerry
Kerry attended the first class offered by Unveiled Dance, and has been with us ever since. She is a founding member of the dance company. Kerry is an expressive dancer with a sassy persona, most drawn to cabaret dancing. She has taught bellydance classes in Saline and loves sharing her love of dance with her students. Formerly a midwife, her interests include travel, cooking, and costuming.
Kristy
Kristy began dancing at 3 years old when she joined her first ballet class. After 9 years of studying various forms of dance she decided to take a break from the dance scene. She was first introduced to bellydance by a coworker taking lessons with Unveiled in the beginning of 2005. She was a founding member of the dance company, and is known for her elegant stage presence. She works full time as a graphic designer. Photo by Kelly Dattilo.
Richard
Richard joined Unveiled Dance Company at our very first auditions. His first bellydancing experience was about 20 years ago in New York, and he has danced in musicals and operas, as well as studied vintage ballroom dancing. Richard wows audiences with his powerful stage presence, and on occasion with his magnificent opera singing. He also dances with Damm al-Haneesh, a SCA dance troupe. Richard is a wonderful makeup artist and costumer. When not busy as an administrative assistant in the U of M Health System, he enjoys sewing, reading, historical re-enactment, and singing. Photo by The Dancers Eye.
Angie
Angie is a dancer through and through. She trained in classical ballet, though her experience also includes tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and lyrical dance. She attended an Unveiled demo class and fell in love with bellydance, joining the company in 2006. Angie is an incredibly dynamic performer. She most enjoys tribal fusion style, and she has experimented with fusing ballet and bellydance. This energetic dancer is also a full-time social worker. Photo by Kelly Dattilo.
Barbara - Business Manager
Following initial experiences with bellydance, Barbara danced with Ann Arbor's troupe Habibat al-Fen for a number of years before joining Unveiled Dance Company in 2007. She was a founding member of Tableau Cadre Movement Ensemble. An award-winning performer, Barbara is known for her dynamic stage presence and enthusiasm. In her "real" life, she is a full-time math teacher. For more information on Barbara,
visit her Facebook page. Photo by The Dancers Eye.
Jennifer - Instructor
Jennifer's love of dance began at an early age. However, it wasn't until she enrolled at Unveiled that her passion for bellydance ignited. She joined Unveiled Dance Company in 2009, and is a former Mover of Tableau Cadre Movement Ensemble. She is a natural and rhythmic dancer who often incorporates the 'pop and lock' style that inspired her to study dance at a young age. She enjoys exploring new as well as traditional bellydance styles while retaining her 'old school' roots. Jennifer currently teaches classes at Unveiled. For more information on Jen, visit
her Facebook page. Photo by Shankar Photography.
Kristin
Kristin began bellydancing in 2000, studying with Grace Lehman in Ann Arbor. She is no stranger to performing, having danced for many years with troupe Habibat al Fen and with the SCA troupe Damm al Haneesh. In 2010 Kristin joined Unveiled Dance Company, where she hopes to explore different styles of dance. Kristin is a graceful and elegant dancer with a refined style. She enjoys tribal fusion and hopes to broaden her ATS knowledge. In her professional life, Kristin is a social worker. Photo by Shankar Photography.
Carena
Carena was introduced to belly dancing in 2000 through fellow Lunatic Vagabond and friend, Kali. She was trained in both cabaret and folk styles of Middle Eastern dance by Najwa al-Qamar. Carena dances with our sister troupe the Lunatic Vagabonds, and joined Unveiled Dance Company in 2010 in order to broaden her dance experience. Carena is an enthusiastic and powerful dancer who enjoys all types of bellydance and loves experimenting with fusion styles. When not dancing, Carena is a full-time engineer. Photo by Kelly Dattilo.
Michelle
Michelle first discovered belly dance in 2011 when she attended an Unveiled workshop. She quickly became passionate about dance and sought out instruction from numerous dancers in Michigan. She loves to share the freedom and joy that she finds in dance with others. Prior to joining Unveiled Company in 2015, she was a founding member of Mosaic Bellydance. Michelle is an energetic dancer and loves to engage and have fun with her audience. Her other passions include skydiving, playing the harp, and sailing. Photo by Studio Sebeck.
