Nizana, from the Spokane, Washington area, has been a regular writer for the Belly Dancer Magazine since the second issue came out. She is the Director of Desert Silk Dance Company, and choreographs most of their routines. Nizana is a certified Beginning and Intermediate Belly Dance Instructor, and teaches various workshops and classes in eastern and central Washington. Nizana continues to study with regional, national and international ME dance instructors and attend and perform at as many events as she can. Nizana works with local and regional performers in different collaborations, and loves the joy the dance brings.