Omaris
Omaris will sweep you away with her passion, authentic spirit, and magical technique. A multi-award-winning dancer and beloved instructor, she has been performing and teaching for nearly two decades. Studios, students, and audiences alike adore her artistry. Dedicated to continual growth, she studies with renowned masters and shares her knowledge worldwide. Her teaching and performances have taken her to Puerto Rico, Mexico, South Korea, Brazil, Guadeloupe, Serbia, Japan, Italy, the Czech Republic, Costa Rica, and her home country, the Dominican Republic. She is currently based in Tallahassee, Florida.
To watch Omaris dance is to feel. Behind the emotion lies impeccable technique and extraordinary musicality, seamlessly expressing every melodic line. Her classes combine precise instruction with invaluable insight into showmanship and individual style.
From January 2007 to July 2016, Omaris participated in ongoing classes, workshops, and countless events at the acclaimed Hip Expressions studio in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she met celebrated dancers and instructors Karen Sun Ray and Johanna Zenobia. In 2009, she became an essential member of Kafkasso, where she blends her art with the power and mystique of live music.
Her teaching style stands out for its charisma and for combining stage presence with individual expression. Omaris insists that every dancer cultivate a unique style, projecting her own personality and passion through movement. Her specialty is the art of improvisation, where her authentic, magnetic style comes alive.
Currently based in Tallahassee, Florida, she offers regular classes and workshops at nearby festivals while continuing to bring her art to audiences around the world. A graduate in Advertising Arts with a technical degree in Professional Photography, in April 2018, she launched her online store, RedButterfly by Omaris, a clothing line she designs herself, featuring workout clothing and accessories. Inspired by butterflies and the diversity of women, her collection highlights the beauty and individuality of every woman.
Omaris, known as The Dominican Rose, is celebrated for her captivating personality, passionate stage presence, and what many describe as “Art in Motion.”
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Photo by Javier Celado
Photo by The Dancers Eye
Did you know?
- Omaris is one of the members of Kafkasso Live Music. Mediterranean Style Instrumental Guitar. She was the first dancer to be integrated into the band and one of the oldest members!
- With her BA in Advertising and a Professional Photography Technique Course, she is also working as a Graphic Designer and Social Media Marketing Coordinator.
- Omaris has her own Clothing Line called RedButterfly by Omaris opened in April 2018. Women's Active and Casual Wear.
Omaris in USA
Omaris' warm personality, along with her concepts of staging and technique, make her teaching method appealing to her many students.
While a firm believer in having a strong foundational technique, she encourages dancers to develop their own unique and individual style.
She spent 2 years of teaching in Puerto Rico and almost 10 years teaching as one of the top instructors
at Hip Expressions Dance Studio in St Petersburg, Florida.
A strong advocate for community involvement, she likes to perform regularly in local showcases.
In addition, Omaris is always invited to participate in important events around USA and worldwide.
Photo by Freddy Cruz
Omaris has studied with...
Dedicated to self-development, Omaris continues to further her study of the dance by attending workshops and improves her technique through observation and practice. She also believes cross-training in many styles is vital to the overall health of an artist's integrity in their own genre and enjoys exploring a variety of classes with top instructors. She has studied with such recognized masters as Aida Nour, Issam Houshan, August Hoer, Asmahan, Lubna, Bozenka, Amir Thaleb, Yousry Sharif, Jillina, Virginia, Aziza, Astryd Farah de Michelle, Zahra Zuhair, Yamil Anun, Saida, Faten Munger, Madrin’ha, Nathalie, Lacey of Florida Tribal Dance, Tamra-Henna, Sadie, The Mezmer Society, Alexandra King, Hanan, Sandra, Khadejah Eloueslati & Mustapha, Yasmine from Magic Hips, Jill Parker, Amy Sigil of Unmata, Lena Helt, Osvaldo Brandan, Patricia Passo, Princess Farhana, Najmah Nour, Jihan Jamal, Zaza Hassan, Hanan, Maya Gaori, Samay, Mariyah, Tamra, Lena Helt, Mohamed el Hosieny, Nourhan Sharif, Osvaldo Brandan, Evelyn Tosi, Tamalyn Dallal, Mayra Huzid, Lulu Sabongi, Randa Kamel, Farrah Talei, Amir Sofi, Elizabeth Strong, Karim Nagi, Morita del Sol, Oscar Flores, Carmine Guida, Zizi Zabaneth, Sonia Ochoa, Aladin El Kholy, Ahmed Fekry, Samay, Tito Seif, Wael Mansour, Tommy King, Mario Kirlis, Hynd and Mercedes Nieto.
Photo by Freddy Cruz
"Omaris is “The Dominican Rose", so named by her American fans for the beautiful dance aesthetic she manifests in every performance. She is highly acknowledged for her professionalism in dance, dedication in the classroom, and sweet personal nature. Greatly admired by her students and peers, she captivates her audience with her natural and elegant movements and the authentic passion with which she dances.
Many say Omaris is Art in Motion." ~ Johanna "Xenobia"
Presentations
Rakstar (Miami, FL) - MBC (Miami, FL,) - Festival of the Nile, (Kissimmee, FL) - ODM (Sitges, Spain) - Orientalisimo (Barcelona, Spain) - Tampa Raqs (Tampa, FL) - Little Egypt (Dallas, Texas) - Egyptia (Miami, FL) - Bellydance Masters (Orlando, FL) - Hizzy Ya Orlando (Orlando, FL) - Stand Up and Bellydance (Sto. Dgo. , DR) - Dominican Goes Tribal (Sto.Dgo, DR) - Habaib Festival International (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - C.E.E.D.A (Chihuahua, Mexico) - Yallah (San Juan, PR) - Amar Ala Mars (Tampa, FL) - OBC (Orlando, FL).
In addition, presentations as a featured instructor/dancer in Italy, Japan, Mexico, Guadeloupe, Serbia, the Czech Republic, South Korea as well haflas and community events around the USA.
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Awards
- 1st Place Winner in the Professional Category Competition at Rakstar 2012 in Miami. She was also voted winner of the People's Choice Award!
Judges: Tito Seif, Yousry Sharif, Mercedes Nieto, Jihan Jamal and Wael Mansour
- 2nd runner-up in the professional category of the 2009 Miami Bellydance Competition.
Judges: Jihan Jamal, Saida, Yamil Anun, Feresteh, Ava Fleming
Photo by Javier Celado