We know dancers in the belly dance community, but how well do we know them? Thank you performers; for sharing more about yourselves at the gala. I want this gala to also promote the performers, be a great place to network, and raise money for charity.

So far, we may only have 50 at the event. I want to make sure to share more about it, the fundraiser, the donations and of course, the goddesses of the show! That way the people who were not able to attend this year may still be loop of what is going on.

We will have Atalaya and her students “Atalaya’s Emeralds” performing at the Goddess Gala!

“Joleen is very passionate about healing and believes it can be found in many forms. She has been a licensed massage therapist and energy worker since 1997. Joleen did her DONA training to become a doula in 2007. Pregnancy, birth, and babies...She loves it all! Joleen not only provides amazing services but loves teaching things that she is passionate about. She teaches various classes such as yoga, dance, meditation and infant massage. She did her prenatal yoga training in 2019. All of these are lovely ways to find healing. She is married and has 3 amazing children. Her children have always been her best teachers. Joleen was born and raised in Utah and loves this incredible outdoor state. She is always pursuing new ways to grow in everything she does. She delights in creative adventures of all kinds and varieties. In her down time she does yoga, dance, hike, art/crafts, reads, watch movies and play with her children in various ways”

— Atalaya (Joleen) of Atalaya's Emeralds