Doreet (Didi) Gordon is a dark fusion bellydancer based out of Santa Cruz, CA. She began her love affair with belly dance in 2004. Doreet is a founding member of Raks Hakohaveem and creative director of student troupe, Nahaash Raqs. She is also co-producer of the yearly Dark Fusion event Lumen Obscura. Doreet offers classes at Serpent's Kiss in Santa Cruz. Sarah Astarte, Ph.D., is a spiritual guide, interfaith chaplain, and psychology professor. She specializes in shamanic healing, body image and sacred sexuality. She is an initiated priestess of the Goddess, and seasoned bellydancer.