Shiri

Shiri graduated from Drew University's Seminary with two degrees: A Master of Divinity (cum laude) and Master of Sacred Theology. She is planning to resume her Doctoral Studies at Drew.
She is a professor of Philosophy, and Comparative Religions at various colleges. Once a Postulant for Holy Orders with the Episcopal Church, Newark Diocese, Shiri presently focuses her ministries on helping the needy. Being Dance Director of "The Champagne Girls" is Shiri's dream come true!

Layla

Layla is a business owner and writer for the power industry. She and her husband, Max, have lived in Sparta NJ for twenty years. Layla decided to become a student of belly dance in 2006 after reading about the Champagne Girls in her local newspaper. She enjoys karaoke singing and acting, which she studied for two years at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City. Layla is proud to be a part of the Champagne Girls and the wonderful work they do to help others. She is also a Trustee in the Champagne Girls.

Delilah

Delilah studied dance as a child and has always loved the mystic of Belly Dancing. Over the past year, Delilah has performed in numerous Benefit Shows and also Nursing Homes as one of The Champagne Girls' lead dancers. Delilah dances with mystery and allure. She especially loves the opportunity of putting smiles on the faces of her audience as she performs in Senior Centers. She is also a Trustee in the Champagne Girls. Delilah has two children and lives in Sussex, NJ.

NamBew(Ells)

Ells is the Head Trustee in "The Champagne Girls", the Web Master, D.J, photographer, videographer, singer, and chauffeur, He plays many roles in the troupe. He is the one and only "Champagne Boy." He is also a dancer under the name of Nam Bew. Ells' has had a full career in computers, and is the owner of Castle Web Design. He has a certification in Graphic Art and Web Design from Sussex County Community College in Newton, NJ. He is also a student at Drew University Seminary in Madison. He and his wife host a cyber church
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RaEm

RaEm was a member of the Polish-American Folk Dance Company in New York for twenty-five years. She studied Asian/Indian Dance for seven years with Kamada Narayan in New Jersey. Now she is also a Belly Dancer. She is happy to be a member of The Champagne Girls.

Ariel

Ariel has been studying dancing in various forms since childhood with Belly Dancing becoming prominent over the last three years. By profession, she is a psychologist and a practicing energy healer and animal communicator. Her hobbies include dancing (of course), writing and environmental activism.

April

April has long had an interest in music and movement. She is an accomplished musician and singer. As a young adult, she was part of the nascent punk rock movement in Lower Manhattan in the late 1970's and was friend and or colleague to most of the significant figures of those heady days. April turned to personal athletic training and Reiki as her career. April was the manager and a fitness instructor at a large Sussex County sports club and now works privately, with select clientele in their homes. April's other interests are reading, cooking, Renaissance Fairs and sewing. In many ways, April's involvement with dance reflects a return to her original love of music and the way it can calm the mind, speak to the soul and, of course, move the body.

Marika

Marika has lived in Sussex County her entire life. She is the oldest of seven children, and she takes much pride in the way her mother raised her and her siblings. Marika works as a construction coordinator for a local cable company during the day and waitresses at night. She is a recent mother of a baby boy. Music is her pleasure, and she is active in the Franklin Community Concert and Marching Bands. Marika is fluid in her dancing, and finds Bellydancing to be a relaxing escape. She said that she is honored to be dancing with The Champagne Girls.

Ester

Ester loves to dance. and she has been dancing since her childhood. She is versatile in her music background. She met Sherri, and The Champagne Girls while she was performing with Ron Richardson. Ester has taken on the challenge of being a Champagne Girl because she enjoys the idea of performing for benefit's with the mission to raise money for charity. She also enjoys the camaraderie and the " sisterhood" of the other dancers in the troupe. Ester presently lives in PA with some of her family. Ester is the proud grandmother of four grandchildren.

Ron

Ron Richardson is a frequent guest with the Champagne Girls. His Rock N Roll Shows, which include songs of the 50's, 60's, and 70's are performed at restaurants in the Poconos in PA and all over NJ.

Sabrina

Sabrina's love for dance started at the age of 18 months old when her older sister was taking Ballet. She studied Ballet, tap and jazz until age 5. She then turned her interests to Irish Step-dancing, which she still continues to study today. By the young age of 11 Sabrina has been awarded over 20 metals & Trophies In Irish dance competitions. Sabrina's new interest in Belly Dancing is just the next best thing in this young performers life... Not surprisingly, Sabrina plans to become a dance teacher and study Performing Arts In both High school as well as College

Corey

Corey is a new guest performer. His repetoire inclues songs of Bobby Darwin, Frank Sinatra and other famous "Crooners". Corey aspires to be a professor of Anatomy.

Jeanna

Jeanna is a retired college professor of Mathematics, and she is a bilingual poet. Jeanna lives in Morris Plains, New Jersey. She is a Middle Eastern dance-enthusiastic and a choreographer. She is also a Chinese and Romany folk-dancer. Jeanna is taking a leave of absence, as she writing a book on poetry.

Artemis

Artemis has traveled extensively with her husband while he was in the Air Force.  She has lived in West Pakistan, Germany, and Greece, and she has visited Hungary, Egypt, Thailand, and many European countries.  Artemis has enjoyed a variety of careers including teaching Cross Country Skiing at Wild West City for two winters, and grooming horses when she lived in Germany. She has studied at Bryant Stratton Business Institute and Morris County College.  Artemis loves dogs, and she has raised many Yorkies. She has been studying Bellydancing for several years, and her dance name “Artemis,” means the protector of the animals.