Faaridah is an instructor, performer and event producer who was first exposed to dance through ballet, tap and jazz in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY in addition to a variety of Caribbean and Latin dance styles. She was later exposed to Middle Eastern and Indian Dance and has been studying and performing for over 15 years under the direction of some of the most notable instructors. She is a student of the Salimpour School of Belly Dance. Faaridah maintains a Level 2 certification in both the Suhaila Salimpour and Jamila Salimpour Belly Dance formats, and aggressively working towards her Level 3 certification. She is a member of the world renowned dance troupe Bal Anat, directed by Suhaila Salimpour and 2 premier dance troupes in Atlanta, Rafi’ah Dance Company and The Georgia Salimpour Collective who perform throughout the Southeast. Faaridah owns Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance and is the Executive Producer of the annual Essence of Belly Dance festival in Atlanta.