Biography
Jill Parker is internationally recognized as a pioneer of fusion Bellydance. A lifelong student and devoted lover of Bellydance, she is renowned for bringing her trademark earthy, grounded, and slinky sensuality to the form.
Based in San Francisco, Jill played a pivotal role in shaping the thriving fusion bellydance scene that flourished throughout the 1990s and 2000s. As an original member of FatChanceBellyDance® (FCBD), she later went on to found her own trailblazing fusion bellydance theater company—one that helped launch the careers of many of today’s leading fusion dancers.
For more than three decades, JP has refined a masterful approach to teaching that consistently sparks breakthroughs for dancers of all levels. A generous and insightful instructor, she has a rare ability to demystify this sensuous art form, meticulously breaking down complex movements into their essential components and making technique, nuance, and embodied flow both clear and accessible.
Now teaching and performing internationally, Jill offers classes, workshops, and private lessons between tour dates. Whether in San Francisco or abroad, she is known for cultivating heart-forward classes that emphasize joy, well-being, and a strong sense of community.