Maribel was born in the highest city in the world, La Paz, Bolivia.  She has lived in Texas from the age of 3 and has enjoyed being a southern gal.

Growing up with passionate and fun loving parents of Bolivian and Mexican-American descent, she has incorporated this influence into her dance. Recently, she learned that her paternal family was of Arabic descent which accounts for her being drawn to the sensual rhythms of belly dancing.  Known in her family as “the one who can dance”, she is now known as the “Shimmy Queen”. 

Dance has been a part of her life since the age of six, dancing ballet, tap, and jazz.  Applying her strong classical training to Middle Eastern fluid movements, results in a dynamic and fluid performance. 

 As a soloist and part of the Sabaya Belly Dancers, she performs regularly in local venues, fundraising galas, dance theatre productions, and party celebrations.