Dancer Spotlight: CHANTAL • Biggest dance inspiration: Learning from Rachel Brice back in 2009 changed the way I look at movement forever, Moria Chappell infused my need to explore meaning and drama in my dance, but more recently, Deb Rubin, because everything she does is flawless and magical to me! • One thing you can't dance without: My snake armband. Its little eyes fell out and everything, but it was the first dance thing I bought, so I wear it because it's been with me t

Dancer Spotlight: JENNICA • Biggest dance inspiration: This answer is always changing, depending on who I've been looking up or how I'm feeling. Right now? Moira Chappell, Kami Liddle and Rachel Brice. My instructors. And of course, I also love how we inspire and fuel each other within our troupe. • One thing you can't dance without: Music that speaks to me. Maybe this is cheesey or cliché, or even a failing, but there are just some songs or artists that I cannot dance to. I

Dancer Spotlight: MIRANDA ​ • Biggest dance inspiration: The first time I did a web search for belly dance, the two dancers at the top of my web search were sadi and Rachel Brice. I will never forget that moment, when I saw them dance I was blown away. From then on out I told myself I have to be as good as them, one day. • One thing you can't dance without: Some sort of hip scarf or belt. I find it the feeling of something around my hips keeps me in line and in good form. • Y

Get to know the girls of Mascarie through our new dancer spotlight series! What else do you want to know? Leave us suggestions in the comments :) Dancer Spotlight Series: ANGELIKA​ •Biggest dance inspiration: Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, and my dance ladies -Jennica, Chantal, and Miranda • One thing you can't dance without: Something jingly • Your personal dance style in one word: catlike • Favourite costume you've worn so far: Marionette doll costume -including corset and tutu!