reviews & media “I have never been as comfortable in my own skin while dancing as I have been since starting lessons with ucanto bellydance.  I have taken bellydancing lessons from other teachers and I always felt awkward; that I didn't understand how to properly move.  Nancy, of uncanto bellydance, helps break down the moves so you can learn them easily.  She is always willing to take time out to answer questions and help you with your body position and technique. Because of her instruction, I have really learned that You Can Too (ucanto) bellydance.”  Robyn B. - Olympia, WA, Yelp 5 star rating, 4/6/2010 “If I lived closer, I would absolutely take classes with Nancy - she is an amazing performer, and has a truly glowing presence on and off stage!  Quite possibly one of the warmest, most genuine people I've ever met!  She also has a true love and great, authentic knowledge of American Tribal Style Belly Dance - and I would recommend her to anyone wanting to take classes or an amazing performer for their event - she's a true pro!” Laurie M. - West Richland, WA, Yelp 5 star rating, 4/5/2010 “I am following the belly dance community for quite some time and have to say that the progress students of ucanto showcased at the recent Ques and Tattoos performance is stunning. None of them took classes more than 5 months - some of them just 3 months - and the performance was coherent and true to the Fat Chance Belly Dance concept! Way to go!” Davor G.- Carnation, WA, Yelp 5 star rating, 4/5/2010 "The dancers of this group were in few months able to perform at Cues and Tattoos - amazing!" "Everytime I see Nancy dance it is inspiring and to see her new students perform was even more inspirational...wow!"   On ucanto's first student performance: "That performance was brilliant! They all looked like they were having   so much fun. Also like the snaps of proud mama hen in the background. :)" A.A.-Dancer (Canada) “Your girls were lovely. Unbelievable in such a short time they should be so poised. Good work, dance momma!" S.M.-Dance Instructor (Seattle) "They were awesome!" A.R.-Troupe Director (Seattle) "You were all so awesome! Your students should be proud!" K.E.-Vendor (Monroe)   “You can really 'unlock' the inner dancer in all of us!  :)”  R.W.-Student (Seattle) Other Accolades on Facebook and in person about the student and other ucanto performances. "You did an amazing job, your students did a great job....it is nice to see a teacher that knows how to do the moves properly and teach them properly..." S. - Dancer (San Francisco) "I love that you always have the biggest smile on your face the entire time you're onstage. It's infectious! :-D"  C.M.- Dancer (Seattle) "I loved your performance, you remind me of Carolena when you dance." Frédérique - Dancer/Instructor (Int’l) "Fabulous posture!" A.W. - Dance Instructor (Texas) "Your dancing has always been very good but now you have grown so much as a dancer, you are great dancer and performer" RF - Atty-at-Law (Seattle)   "You have the best smile and so much energy when you perform, I love it!" audience member "You looked like you were having so much fun, and that is what Tribal is about" audience member "Wow, I loved your solo portion, you have great stage presence!...." audience member "Wow, I loved your performance, where do you teach? I want to come learn" audience member "Wow, what an exciting performance Nancy!" audience member “Exciting" "Energetic" "Great Smile" "Awesome"  Alauda Free Form Bellydance audience shout outs