Mychelle Crown is an award-winning, nationally recognized Bellydance Performer/Instructor and Professional Fitness Consultant in the Sacramento, CA area. As Sacramento's most sought after bellydancer, Mychelle makes every show a memorable experience; combining grace, technique, and empowered sensuality. As a well-respected and formally trained instructor, it is Mychelle's goal to share with the world the peace of mind and strength of body gained through mind/body wellness!

Mychelle began her dance career as a child, studying ballet, jazz, and modern dance. While pursuing dance, Mychelle also expanded her artistic abilities into professional modeling, theatre, and voice-overs. Mychelle came to bellydance in 1999, looking for a style of dance that celebrated a woman's body. She found Bellydance and never looked back; becoming instantly impassioned by the dance, and studying with such instructors as Jillina, Badia'a, Jim Boz, Amy Sigil of Unmata, Zaheea, and more. Mychelle continues her study of technical dance, earning her Associates Degree in Dance in 2002 (Mychelle is currently pursuing her BA in exercise science).

As Sacramento's most in-demand Bellydancer, Mychelle performs regularly at the city's finest events and Middle Eastern Restaurants. She is currently house dancer at Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant, where she can be seen weekly, and can also be seen at Maalouf's Taste of Lebanon, and Andaloussia Moroccan Cuisine. Mychelle regularly performs at private events and corporate functions, such as the Turkish American Association's annual gala, and the Sacramento News & Reviews annual event; most recently she was invited to be the featured performer and jewelry model at the Crocker Art Society's annual gala ball.

Mychelle is a Certified Personal Trainer, and Pilates, Yoga, and Group Exercise Instructor, with a specialization in Apparatus-based Pilates. With over ten years in the fitness industry, Mychelle prides herself on her knowledge of body mechanics and injury relief/prevention, as well as her ability to get results! Mychelle draws on these skills to create her dynamic, knowledgeable approach to bellydance performance and instruction. Mychelle's bellydance format is a safe, supportive program designed to create talented, fit Bellydancers in a playful atmosphere. Mychelle makes every class a fun, challenging, and highly effective experience suitable for all levels, ages, and walks of life. As a leader in the modern fitness and belly dance community, Mychelle's emphasis on core conditioning and mental focus brings a fresh, fun, effective approach to movement!

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Weekly Performances at Sacramento's best restaurants, including Marrakech Restaurant, Maalouf's Taste of Lebanon, and Andaloussia Moroccan Cuisine

- Featured on KCRA Ch.3, "Good Day Sacramento" Ch.31, and Roseville 8 (Belly Dance and Commercials)

- Featured in Zaghareet Magazine (cover), Sacramento Magazine, Parents Weekly and more

- Professional Private & Group Fitness Consultant

- Creator of fitness-based Belly Dance program implemented at several local gyms and studios, as well as creator of several Corporate Yoga & Pilates programs

- Awards: Winner of IAMED photo contest, 2008; 2nd Place North Valley Bellydance Competition, Solos, 2008; 2nd Place North Valley Bellydance Competition, Live Music, 2007; 1st Place Queen of the Nile Competition, 2002.