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Anush Pele
- Bio
Anush, from the Persian, means sweet.
Pele is the Spirit of Fire and the Dance. “Anush” offers kindness to the Goddess of the Fire “Pele”, who is of vibrant, energetic and enthusiastic spirit. In receiving this gift Pele becomes more compassionate, sensual and graceful. Anush Pele embodies the synthesis of these two forces. She brings her exquisite and colorful technique, her impressive stage presence, and deep theatrical and holistic knowledge to the dance to make her classes and performance an unforgettable experience.
Anush Pele began her life in the province of the Red Lands, in Misiones Forest, Argentina, where the Yerba Mate, a traditional drink of Northeast Argentina, also traces its origin. Dancing has always been an essential part of life in her culture. Festivities are celebrated with music and dance and involve the whole family. Her first school of dance was in her own home, where she learned the traditional dances of her region. Soon, in elementary school, she was introduced to Argentinean folkloric dances like pericón, gato, chamamé, corridos, zamba, chr her exquisite technique, dramatic stage presence and high-concept theatrical flair. She has performed at countless social events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, folk festivals, and at cultural centers, restaurants, and fairs, sharing her culture, her
acareras, Escondido and many other typical Argentine dances, as well as the Brazilian dances samba, pagode and axe, which she performed at countless events.
Anush Pele moved to Buenos Aires, the Argentinean capital, as a teenage girl. It was here that she began her Metaphysical studies with spiritual guides from whom she sought to learn the meaning of human existence, our mission and purpose here on Earth, and the holistic approach to dance and art. Those experiences form the core of her being, and she integrates them into every facet of her life.
Over the years Anush Pele would increase her repertory of dances to include salsa, merengue, tango and milonga. But it was her first experience with Belly Dancing that truly changed her life, and motivated her to begin what has become a lifelong relationship with this elemental dance form.
“Belly Dancing came to my life like gift from heaven. It has served me as a form of meditation, has imparted self-knowledge, and has helped me connect with the Eternal Feminine aspect of my being”. AP
Anush Pele is known fomagic and enchantment with her audiences. Later, she integrated more dancers into her performances, creating with them a beautiful bouquet on stage. In addition to her study of Belly DancingAnush Pele studied theater and direction with Rodolfo Eslewood and Alicia Bruzzo and performed in plays and television. She studied Classical music in the Conservatory Manuel de Falla, and folk music with Sandra Said.
Anush Pele emigrated to the United States, where she continued to enhance her knowledge of belly dance with local professors, Amara al Amir , Sheina and Mair Annan. She has had the pleasure to attend a workshop with Momo Kadous on Traditional Egyptian Dance, and she integrates this striking style into her performances. Anush
Pele is continually learning and teaching new techniques, rhythms and
choreography. She established the Pele Holistic
Belly DancingSchool in North Carolina, U.S.A., as well as its exclusive dancing group made up of members from diverse countries like Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Brazil and the United States. The group performs in festivals and events such as Viva Raleigh 2008, Colombian Night, Costa Rican Festival and many others. In June of 2008 Anush Pele and her school performed in the spectacle “Orientale Dream” in Raleigh, North Carolina, a co-production by Amara al Amir and Anush Pele, which was acclaimed by the audience. Presently, Anush Pele teaches in the Triangle area of North Carolina, U.S.A., where she holds classes and gives performances at social events and festivals. She also produces instruction DVDs and produces artistic dance performances.
Anush Pele Belly Dance has been enriched by both national and international instructors, such as: Miriam, Sherehezade, Rita Andreossi, Sarat, Saida, Amirt Thaleb, Maiada, Osvaldo Brandam, among so many others who have contributed to Anush Pele’s knowledge through training and workshops. Anush Pele recognizes her profound gratitude to these mentors, who have contributed to Anush Pele’s own outstanding technical formation and spiritual depth.
Anush Pele strives always to inspire her audience and her students with the beauty of belly dancing itself, and they in turn nourish themselves of the deep wisdom, beauty and connection with Life that she brings to her performances.
Other Areas of Interest
• Anush Pele has a B.A. in Business Management and a B.A. in Accounting from UCA - Argentina and worked as an executive for various companies for many years.
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She has created a foundation “Samiyah Aires Rust”, whose objective is to bring a little happiness to the children of the world that live in extreme poverty. Her first mission was in Misiones, Argentina where they celebrated a “Reyes Party” donating hundreds of toys to children with the contribution of Journeys.
• In September 2008 Anush Pele receives recognition on the part of the Government of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, the United States, for her outstanding work in the Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange, as a representative of the Latino community.
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She writes the first script of her production “Mother Mia” executed in December of 2008
in North Raleigh Art and Creative
Theater.
• Anush Pele acted in numerous chapters the soap opera “Nuestro Barrio”, filmed in Durham, North Carolina.
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is invited to the television program RTN for Spanish Heritage month, September 15th to October 15th 2008 in the United States to teach the audience about the benefits of Belly Dance. |
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