Yeli is a professional Egyptian and Tribal style belly dancer in Arlington. She is originally from Chicago, where she began belly dancing over 5 years ago. As a child, Yeli had training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern. She started belly dancing as an adult while searching for a new form of exercise and her studies took off from there. Yeli now performs Egyptian Cabaret and American Tribal Style (ATB) belly dance all over the metroplex. She has performed at restaurants and clubs and can be seen regularly in staged shows in Fort Worth and Dallas. She is also a member of the premier ATS troupe in DFW, Tribal Evolution. Besides her career in dance, Yeli is also a registered dietitian working in Crowley, Texas.