Even though Michelle has a Masters in counseling she loves belly dancing. She started her professional belly dancer career in Istanbul and became the main dancer at The Orient Nightclub in Istanbul. From Istanbul she went to Brisbane, Australia and then Japan to continue her performance career.
Michelle Joyce has won several belly dance competitions including People’s Choice Bellydance Awards, Star Cabaret Performer, Live Music Soloist, and East Coast Classic Champion.
She started Cheeky Girls Productions, a company that produces and distributes belly dance instructional and performance videos internationally. She also produced the world’s first belly dance reality show, Project Belly Dance.
Read our review of Poi Spinning for Beginners.
Teaches about 8 poi patterns using slow motion video demonstrations as well as at full speed. Some technique pointers are given for adapting the poi moves to voi.