Francesca's repertoire includes the dances of Egypt (Raks Sharki and Folk), Turkey, North Africa and the Persian Gulf. She was a member of the Aisha Ali Dance Company for 2 years, performing with live musicians at many cultural events, colleges, fairs, restaurants, weddings and parties.

As well as performing in the States, Francesca taught Middle Eastern dance in Japan for 3 years and performed regularly at the Persian Turkish restaurant, Pelikan, in Takasaki and occasionally in Tokyo. She also performed at weddings, cultural events and festivals. Francesca is founder and director of an Egyptian-style troupe, Raks Al Hawinim (Dance of the Women). Raks al Hawanim performed at international events in Gunma, Japan area for 2 years.

Francesca is currently in Los Angeles and can be seen performing at various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in greater Los Angeles such as Illiana's Corfu Island in Agoura Hills.

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