Carla Phillips - Carla has been involved in dance since the age of three attending classes in ballet, tap, modern, ballroom, Latin American and Irish dance. Arabic music became a big part of her life at age 21 when she lived in Tunisia working as an entertainer. It was here that she came across traditional Tunisian folkloric dance. Carla was fortunate to attend many traditional celebrations where the women happily embraced her and showed her how they dance and dress. Having attended workshops across the country Carla has developed knowledge of Tunisian steps and rhythms from the lively Fezzani to the pretty Bounawara (using small hand scarves). Recently Carla discovered Egyptian dance and has been learning this for just over a year.