Mardi Love is an American belly dancer and choreographer, who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the tribal fusion belly dance movement. She was born in San Francisco, California in 1972 and began her dance training at a young age, studying ballet, jazz, and modern dance.

Mardi Love’s belly dance style is known for its fusion of traditional Middle Eastern dance with elements of contemporary dance, creating a unique and powerful form of expression. She has performed and taught at festivals and events around the world, and has collaborated with many other dancers and musicians to create innovative and cutting-edge works of art.

In addition to her work as a performer and instructor, Mardi Love is also the founder and artistic director of the Bellydance Superstars, a groundbreaking dance troupe that helped to popularize tribal fusion belly dance on a global scale.