"Blessings to all!! We are so grateful for the great good the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competitions continue to bring to everyone. It has been recognized worldwide and truly is the ultimate pleasurable learning experience.

We thank you for your support of all our endeavors and invite you to attend our famous "Original Belly Dance Showcase" featuring the finest Belly Dancers, live music, as well as many fabulous show extravaganzas throughout the year.

We are very proud to serve as MECDA's President and Vice President for the Beach Cities Chapter, promoting events for humanitarian efforts, most recently contributing to the Tsunami Relief.

We continue our support and upkeep for the 5 horses we have rescued from slaughter through Equus Sanctuary, PO Box 3673, Glendale, CA 91221 and hope you will also." -- Tony and Atlantis

ATLANTIS,
Actress/Dancer/Singer/Choreographer - Resume/Bio
Vice President of the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association (MECDA Beach Cities Chapter).

Member of Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association "Hall of Fame"

AWARDS including:

Best Oriental Dancer,
Zaghareet Magazine

Best Cabaret Dancer - International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance.

Promoter of the year, Zaghareet Magazine

Best Event - Belly Dancer of the Universe Competitions, Zaghareet Magazine

Atlantis' year has been most exciting with her company "Belly Dancers of the Universe," providing entertainment for the stars and special events. Hollywood luminaries such as Jerry Bruckheimer and Lawrence Kazden marveled; Coach Phil Jackson of Laker's fame proclaimed Atlantis "His Beautiful Baby!" Even USC Coach Pete Carol got up and mamboed about with Atlantis after their championship win against Oklahoma. Geena Davis and Paula Abdul also found time to take a swing of the hips! Also, Atlantis landed a great spot on a "Good Morning America" feature "Spotlight in Long Beach," showing "What's Hot in Long Beach." Currently Atlantis is working on the new DVD "Mega Stars of the Universe" featuring Champions of the BDUC.

Tonya and Atlantis have produced over 100 bellydance videos and DVDs. The Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition series featuring Tonya and Atlantis with talents from across the Universe, competing for the most coveted title in our field, "The Belly Dancer of the Universe."

"NEW" MEGA STARS DVD series with featured champions of the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competitions past and present in their award-winning once-in-a-lifetime performances. All this along with Tonya, Atlantis and their dance company "Belly Dancer of the Universe Dance Co. " - a DVD sure to please. Worthy of anyone's DVD collection, student or professional.

Tonya and Atlantis are also musically accomplished with their CD "Ecstasy in Bellydance, Volume I, featuring Tonya's lyrics and vocals along with Clarinet and Bouzouki artistry by Andreas Chianis, Greek Musician Extraordinaire! This CD has a 27 minute routine for the Professional Universal Dance Stylist. PLUS the NEW CD "Atlantis" - Ecstasy in bellydancing Volume 2 featuring routines for the Universal, Egyptian and Fusion artists.