Jill Parker

316-371-7717 Wichita KS with Amira Dance

Who is Jill Parker?

Jill, a lifelong student and lover of bellydance. She has traveled the world learning and teaching several styles of cultural world performance art. Originally hailing from San Francisco, now based in New York, Jill teaches and performs internationally. Jill uses creative self-expression to promote health, encourage self-care, relieve stress and build self esteem. She is a lover of our mother earth and animals. She respects and appreciates the uniqueness and beautiful nature of peoples of the world.

Why You Want to Learn from Jill Parker

Innovator

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FatChanceBellyDance®

Jill was an original member of FatChanceBellyDance® learning dance and performance side by side with the other OG dancers from Carolena Nericcio.

"Mamma" of Modern Tribal Fusion Dance

Jill Parker is known to have birthed the modern tribal fusion bellydance movement and is an award winning teacher/choreographer. She is known the world over as a pioneer in the fusion and folk bellydance genres. She is the founder of the modern Fusion Belly Dance phenomenon, birthed out of San Francisco California in the mid-90s.

Jill Parker Troupes

Jill has founded trail blazing companies, like UG Dance Theatre, that birthed several great dancers, such as Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Lady Fred, Rose Harden and so many others. Jill is also known for the performing troupe Foxglove Sweethearts, and currently is director of the company Little Egypt.

Jill Parker Today

Experienced Teacher and Mentor

For more than three decades, Jill has honed a masterful delivery method that truly facilitates breakthroughs in dancers of all skill levels. She is a exceptional teacher with a rare gift for demystifying this sensuous form ⎼meticulously and effectively breaking complex movements down to their essentials - making its technique, nuances to even the most seasoned professional dancer. She offers classes, workshops, and private lessons between tour dates.

An Elite Performer

Jill’s big heart and deep love for this intoxicating form shine through in her generous teaching as well as her knockout performances worldwide. Some descriptions heard from audiences include “Sultry”, “Elegant”, “Creative”, “Innovative”, “Liquid”, “Mezmerizing”.

Premium Workshop Instructor

Jill fosters and emphasizes an atmosphere of fun, well-being, and community in her classes. She’s an exceptional teacher with a gift for demystifying the intricate dance, making it accessible for new dancers, and offering insight for refinements and nuance to even the most seasoned professional dancer. Jill is totally capable of teaching all levels of students in a workshop/class.