You may know Cathy as a regular performer at many of Brisbane’s best Greek, Turkish and Indian restaurants since 1999, as well as entertaining crowds at conferences, parties and special events.
Known for her fun and gregarious nature, Cathy is fond of interacting with audience members, dancing with zills, cane, sword and veil.

Her interest in Egyptian style dance was peaked by a holiday in Egypt in 1996, where she saw many star performers and live musicians. Commencing her Middle Eastern Dance learning with teachers from the Brisbane Academy of Middle Eastern Dance, for more than eleven years she has studied with visiting artists such as Dr Mo Gheddawi, Denise Enan, Yousry Sharif and is regular attendee of workshops by national and international masters of the dance.

A member of Brisbane’s Academy of Middle Eastern Dance Oasis Dancers since 1999, Cathy has taught belly dance classes for community education courses, as well as supplementary teaching for Brisbane AMED teachers. .