Serpentina North Ensemble

Serpentina began with partners Joanna and Orkideh
in New York City. They began dancing together via a
tribal dance workshop in October 2004 with Sarah
Locke and Susan Frankovich; this workshop later
evolved into the eight-piece troupe, the Alchemy
Tribal Collective.

After numerous performances with the Collective,
Orkideh and Joanna performed as a duet at an outdoor faire. They continued to develop their own style, fusing their background in traditional bellydance with tribal fusion, Classical Persian and Indian dance styles (bhangra, Bollywood and kathak.)

Serpentina performed in Manhattan, Brooklyn,
Philadelphia, and various spots in Northern New
Jersey. They have also taught workshops, such as at
the Black Sun Festival in New Haven. They parted
ways amicably, when Orkideh moved to Canada in
October 2007.

In December 2007, Orkideh formed The Serpentina
North Ensemble, based in Toronto, Canada. The
members are Steph, Elana, Sandy, Daluah, Elaana
and auxiliary members, Zoe Serious and Bean.

Leader/choreographer & home:
Orkideh Leader and choreographer

Members:
Orkideh Serpentina
Steph Serpentina
Elana Serpentina
Sandy Serpentina
Elaana Serpentina
Justin – Percussion
Contact:
orkideh@serpentinatribal.com
Serpentina North Ensemble website
Serpentina North Ensemble Promo

Serpentina North Ensemble: Raq the Shakra!