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Welcome to SEPIA DELUX.  It's a mood, it's a style, it's my portfolio brand.  I am a night owl, dancer, and designer.  My aesthetic often illuminates dark, earthy textures, among other contrasting combinations.   

Most of my bright ideas occur during the magical hours between 2 and 5am...

I am a modern belly dance performer and instructor, teaching as a FatChanceBellyDance® Sister Studio in the Chicago dance community. Through the American Tribal Style® belly dance format, students develop their individual style within a group dance.  This dance style celebrates all body types, ages, and personalities.  

About my dance background...
I began taking belly dance classes in 2009 out of a fitness curiosity.  One fun thing led to another, and I completed my ATS® Teacher Training in October 2014.  The experience has motivated me to study folkloric dance history as well as related dance styles.  Current efforts focus on  modern belly dance performance projects. I am the director of the ATS® troupe Amaranth.   My hobbies include embracing asymmetry and stepping outside my comfort zone.

- Paula Ngo
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