Our team is made up of a of cauldron of dancers of all walks of a life who joined together in 2017 to support every dancer from all backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines.
We are the Migrations team and we are so happy you chose our colony to make yourself at home.
Have a question? Email Us at: MigrationsAustin@gmail.com
Head Bat & Instructor Liaison
Liora
Liora is a Middle Eastern, Fusion, and FCBD Style® instructor, performer, choreographer, and costumer based in Austin, TX. She is the creative director of Mayura Blue Troupe. When not putting together the festival you can catch directing Hands of Fatima, a music and dance ensemble that performs annually at Sherwood Forest Faire in Texas.
Media & Marketing
Sarah
Sarah has studied in Middle Eastern, FCBD, and Fusion styles since 2013. When not creating Instagram posts, and designing the website each year, she is co-creater of 2 local dance groups, Sage & Steam Fusion and Efrits Trois .
Vendor Liaison
George
George is sure to show the shiniest things in our vendor hall. She is the other half of Sage & Steam Fusion and co-creater of the trio, Efrits Trois. You can also catch her at Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire with the magical Djinn & Tonics.
Director of Shows
Cori
Our director of all things stage, Cori works tirelessly to make sure the Migrations shows appear effortless. When not creating the best stages in town; Cori dances with Hands of Fatima at Sherwood Forest Faire held annually in Mcdade.
Head Videographer
Lisa
Lisa is our resident tech Goddess and will make sure to get all the right angles. She started her dance journey under the instruction of Karen Barbee and continues to be part Mayura Blue under the direction of Liora.
Head of Operations
Kathy
Need something done ? Kathy has your back. She keeps Migrations running throughout the weekend so you don't miss a step or a class! One of the original founders of Vilaya Bellydance you can catch her along with other Migrations Teams members at Sherwood Forest Faire.
Volunteer Coordinator
Sher
Our newest member but not the least, Sher directs our Cauldron of Volunteers at the festival. You can also catch her as the magical leader of Djinn & Tonics every year at Sherwood Forest Faire and co-creater Efrits Trois .
A Note from the Migrations Team
Migrations brings together a unique mix of dancers, musicians, and participants once a year to experience each other in a respectful and safe environment that celebrates every participant from the beginner to expert. As an organization, Migrations honors and respects everyone’s right to exist and thrive in the arts and learn including our LQBTQIA and marginalized communities.
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