Mia has always liked to do things a bit differently and bellydance is no exception. She first studied with Nagwa and Cedena, then a friend recommended Princess Madiha's class. Madiha is an expert performer and instructor and from her Mia learned killer shimmies and true cabaret style. But this just wasn’t enough.

    In 2004 Mia saw Rachel Brice perform with the Bellydance Superstars and realized that belly dance offers an amazing amount of creative freedom if you have the guts to take risks. Mia built her own personal style and drew inspiration from any source possible. She teamed up with Kali and founded the Lunatic Vagabonds in 2005 and together they began pushing the bellydance limits.

    Currently, Mia teaches at Unveiled Dance Studio. She is artistic director of Lunatic Vagabonds and Unveiled Dance-Ann Arbor. She also performs as a soloist.