About Us - A Biography Page
We Are "Sultan's Delight"
Our bellydance troupe travels throughout southern New England bringing you, our audience, a balance of enchantment and entertainment that would surely "Delight the Sultan." We combine an exciting mix of Middle Eastern and contemporary music with traditional bellydance moves to awaken your eyes, ears, and senses.
We have presented our dance routines at various health and wellness fairs, cultural festivals, and music and dance showcases in Connecticut and Massachusetts over the past few years. Please see our Gallery Pages for more photos.
"Sultan's Delight" dancers showcasing a variety of dance styles at Duncaster Retirement Community - October 2021
Dance Troupe "Sultan's Delight" performs in the shade of the Pavilion at the Hebron Day Festival
August 2021
Dance Troupe "Sultan's Delight" on stage at the Windham Theatre Guild's annual Chocolate Gala & Auction
September 2019
Our Troupe Director
"Kura"
Anna Mazur-Kozikowski - Dance Instructor, Actress, Choreographer.
Anna has been a dancer all of her adult life. She trained with Arts in Motion School of Dance and Dramatic Arts, Trinity College, Lebanon School of Dance, Mansfield Academy of Dance, Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray Dance Schools, and Vermont Ballroom Dance Camp which was instructed in part by International Latin Dance Champions Bob and Julia Powers .
She has performed dance with The Windham Theatre Guild, Somers Village Players, Manchester Turtle Theatre, The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, Vermont Ballroom Dance Camp, and Arthur Murray Dance School where she received her Medal Standard Bronze II Dancing Certificate. She is also known for her theater work performances throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, along with her work as a choreographer.
Anna served on the Board of Directors for the Arts in Motion School of Dance and Dramatic Arts, and held the title of Artistic Director with the Somers Village Players.
Her fourteen-year study of the Art of Bellydance, Veil, and Zill work began with second-generation bellydancer, Nerine Avital, and included a variety of teachers and styles. Some of the various dance styles that she teaches are Bellydance, Hula, Jazz, and Ballroom Dance.
One of Anna's long-time goals was to organize a performing dance troupe. Her efforts are paying off and her dream is now becoming reality.
Our Dancers
"Lunazul" - Dancer, Promotional Coordinator, and Troupe Techie
Lunazul remembers watching the introductory video sequence of the TV series "Hawaii Five-0" as a youngster and trying to shake her hips like those hula dancers. Although she didn't have the opportunity to take dance lessons earlier in life, she has always loved to dance. Lunazul is no stranger to the stage. She has had experience acting in plays such as "Romeo and Juliette - The Musical" and "This Must Be the Place," both directed by The Little Theater on Broad Street, as well as singing and playing guitar in benefit shows, contests, and other performance opportunities. She began taking bellydance lessons with Anna in 2013 and enjoys dancing with the troupe. She chose the name "Lunazul" which translates to "Blue Moon," as it is smoother to pronounce than several non-English translations of "Blue Eyes." In addition to creating some of her own jewelry, clothing, and costumes, her hobbies include crochet, reflexology, singing, playing guitar, carpentry, designing ambigrams, graphic arts, and web design. One of her ambigrams is featured in our Marketplace.
"Halla" - Dancer
Halla discovered her love of performing in High School where her extroverted personality began to emerge. In 2012, Anna introduced her to Middle Eastern Dance, which allowed her to dance as if everyone were watching. Through bellydance, she was able to indulge in her life-long desire of "All Things Glitter." She chose the name "Halla" because it translates to "Sweet."
"Lilith" - Dancer
Lilith began bellydancing consistently in 2017 and has not looked back. She has always had a deep-founded love for the arts and enjoys attending the theater and the opera, visiting museums, and supporting the Coney Island Mermaid Parade -- the county's largest art parade. She holds a bachelors degree in field biology and environmental science and a masters degree in environmental science and works as an environmental scientist and project manager for an international consulting company. She also enjoys hockey (GO RANGERS!!), downhill skiing, trapshooting, motorcycling and scuba diving.
