Mariah Parasson

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My name is Maria Parasson (aka Mariah)

...I'm a Visual and Performing Artist from Ohio. My cultural heritage is of Greek and Italian descent. I grew up listening to the music from Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern countries and dancing has always been an important part of my life.
I began studying Belly Dance while in college earning my BFA/MFA then in 1991 discovered Habeeba's Dance of the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. www.habeebas.com I've been a personal student of Habeeba's since 1991 and was an Instructor from 1997-2007 at Habeeba's Columbus. I perform regularly all over the country as a soloist and former member of Habeeba's Dance Orientale Troupe. I (Mariah) was a featured performer with the Bellydance Superstars and the Oojami band (UK) on their U.S.A. tour. 2006 Winner in Personal Best National Middle Eastern Dance Competition, Za-Beth's Diva Pageant, and Jewel of the Nile. 2006 & 2007 Winner in the East Coast Belly Dance Classic Fantasy Artist Competition & Za-Beth's Annual Diva Pageant. 2008 Winner in Personal Best National Middle Eastern Dance Competition and The Midwest Bellydance Challenge. 2009 Finalist in The Bellydancer of the Year Competition. I consider myself an energetic, graceful dancer with a tremendous repertoire.

In addition to dancing, I'm proud of my work as an award-winning Fine Artist. I've exhibited and sold my artwork in galleries, museums, and universities throughout the United States for many years. My paintings can be viewed in both public and private collections.

www.mariaparasson.com is my official website.

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• Mariah's Performance Schedule

• May 23-25 Bellydancer of the Year - San Ramon, CA

• July 18 Wedding - Cleveland, OH

• July 23-26 Wiggles of the West - Las Vegas, NV

• July 31 Circus - Columbus, OH

• Aug 15 Club Date - Streetsboro & Columbus, OH

• Aug 21 Private Party - Cleveland, OH

• Aug 22 MAQAM Challenge - Chicago, IL

• Aug 28 Private Party - Cleveland, OH

• Aug 29-30 Northeast Bellydance Competition - Bethlehem, PA

• Sept 19 - Cleveland, OH

• Oct. 17 - Akron, OH

• Oct 24 Private party - Cleveland, OH

• Nov 14 Wall Street - Columbus, OH

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***The noble vow: "I WILL." Sun sign***
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آه يا زين آه يا زين آه يا زين العجبين يا ورد يا ورد انفتح بين البساتين بالحب بالحب جماله سهرني دوب دوب لي روحي بعيونه الحلوين بعيونه الحلوين

ريم بنا - مرايا الروح

يم بنا - مرايا الروح تحاصرني مرايا الرّوح وأنا أرحل مني إليه ومن فضائه إلى أفق الأقحوان أترقرق توهّجًا فوق عوسج الجدران تسربلني النوارس وتعبر بي منّي إليه أيا انفلات الحنين في الخبايا خذني إليه فأنا الرمق الأخير يشتعل في صمت الحنايا ويمتدّ منّي إليه إليّ

Mariah and ISHTAR (Live!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz7bQMuxYfA

Mariah MBC Finals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9sJxsF6wYM

Mariah places 3rd and wins People's Choice at Midwest Bellydance Challenge Chicago, IL