Julia DiVerdi has been a dedicated belly dancer since the age of 14. She is the originator and now retired director of Desert Rain, Colorado's premier tribal belly dance troupe. Originally a cabaret dancer (Rocky Mountain Belly Dance Co. anyone?) Julia fell in love with American Tribal Style after discovering the work of FatChanceBellyDance and is constantly inspired by its director, Carolena Nericcio.

Freshly General Skills Certified by Carolena herself, Julia has also received training from Suhaila Salimpor Dance Company, Rachel Brice and the Indigo, and Suzanna Del Vecchio (to name a few!). She continues taking classes and workshops with as many instructors as possible as she firmly believes that no matter how experienced she gets there is always more to learn!

A graduate of Colorado State University, Julia received her master's degree in apparel design with her thesis dedicated to the origins of American Tribal Style Belly Dance and it's costume. She also designs her own unique line of tribal belly dance costuming which can be purchased at workshops and shows as well as the online Boutique.

As TribalTique's co-director Julia heads up the Fort Collins/Loveland Tribal Fusion branch of the group.

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