http://www.myspace.com/margaritadodd The Amelia Belly Dancer Portfolio MARGARITA DODD |

| Margarita Dodd of Venezuelan-Basque-Columbian background has been dancing since she was a child. In her childhood she practiced her zarzuelas, paso dobles and fandangos in Spanish Tascas of Caracas. Also she practiced the joropos of Venezuela, cumbias of Colombia and tarantelas of Italy at local art festivals in South America. |


| After moving to the Caribbean she pursued the passion for the Latin music, understanding the culture of the islands of Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo and she learned from heart the moves of mambo, rumba, bomba, plena and salsa. |
| Her passion for Flamenco is malingered with belly dancing and yoga practice. Margarita has been practicing Belly Dance in Hawaii and California. In Puerto Rico she started Flamenco with Antonio Santaella and The School Danza Activa with Carlos Bedoya. In Hawaii she has practiced Belly Dance with Kajira Djoumahna and Troupe. In California, San Francisco had participated intensive Belly Dance seminars with Janelle Rodriguez. |
| “Rita” has the art of dance and will continue traveling to evolve in the art of Belly Dance. She continues her practice of Flamenco with Naomi Vail and “Flamenco de la Costa”. |



















| She currently lives in Amelia Island, Florida where she performs at The Fiesta de Santa Maria - Historic Latin Heriage Celebration. She embraces life through humanity and respect for life. |

| Margarita Dodd is a valued member of Flamenco De La Costa, She has an effervescence and zest for life that brings so much Spirit to our Group. She is truly as beautiful inside as well as outside. Thank you Margarita for being part of us!! Links: |