In Greek mythology the three graces were the three goddesses of joy, charm, and beauty (whose names meant Splendor, Mirth and Good Cheer). The Graces presided over banquets, dances, and all other pleasurable social events, and brought joy and goodwill to both gods and mortals. (Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99) The collective spirit of the graces inspired the name Three Graces Entertainment and Saphira's vision of cultural entertainment, consisting of original and authentic interpretation of international dances.  Allow the dancers of Three Graces Entertainment to bring joy and good cheer to your next event.
About Saphira (Teresa Dickerson)
*Saphira is the recipient of the Lewisville Area Arts Council Achievement in Dance Award for 2005-2006*











 


When she was a university student studying interpretive dance, Saphira knew that dance would always be an integral part of her life. As she continued her dance studies, she was introduced to the world of Middle Eastern or belly dance and has pursued the study of this intriguing dance form for several years. She has studied under the direction of international dance masters, including Morocco, Mahmoud Reda, Aziza, Eva Cernik, Dalia Carella, Suzanna DelVecchio, Cassandra, Shareen el Safy, and more. She continues her studies by attending dance seminars and workshops frequently. In addition to performing and choreographing, Saphira teaches Middle Eastern dance in the Winston Salem, NC area (see Saphira's on-line calendar for class times and locations).She has also taught Middle Eastern dance workshops for organizations, businesses, and schools.

Saphira has performed extensively throughout areas in North Carolina and beyond. Venues include festivals, corporate events, restaurants, universities, birthday parties, retirement functions, and other special events. Saphira's beautiful costumes and her style of dance delight audiences. Audiences also find intriguing her use of various props, such as the sword, veils, cane, basket, fire, wings of Isis, shamadan and fan. Musical instruments include zills and spoons.

Saphira is currently a model for artists and photographers. Contact her at 336-830-3479 for scheduling.

Recent performances by Saphira were enjoyed at the following venues:

Performance Highlights – 2008

Glenwood Multi-Cultural Festival
Greensboro, NC

Arts on Sunday
Merlin's Concert
Winston-Salem, NC

Bachelorette Party
Winston-Salem, NC

Polynesian Performance
Cherry Point, NC

Arts Council Fund-Raiser
Government Center
Winston-Salem, NC

Polynesian Performance
Gastonia, NC

Polynesian Performance
High Point, NC

Tate Street Festival
Greensboro, NC

Birthday Party
Lexington, NC

Creekside Terrace
Winston-Salem, NC

Castle Carnevale
Jamestown, NC

Birthday Party
411 Club
Winston-Salem, NC


Atelier Studios
Winston-Salem, NC

Clemmons Village
Clemmons, NC

The Elms
Clemmons, NC

Wytheville Community College

Birthday Party
Clemmons, NC

Birthday Party
Greensboro, NC

Performance Highlights – 2007


Corporate Christmas Party
Greensboro, NC

Christmas Parades,
Lewisville and Winston-Salem, NC

Paisley Multi-Cultural Festival
Winston-Salem, NC

Fanta City International Mall
Greensboro, NC

A Day in the Village
Clemmons, NC

Love Your Body Show
Salem College

Birthday Party, Private Residence
Lexington, NC

River Festival
Wilmington, NC

Birthday Party
Belly Dance

Corporate Event, Clemmons, NC

Birthday Party
Belly Dance

Private Residence, Lewisville, NC

Merlin's Concert - Benefit for Humane Society
Belly Dance

Winston Square, Winston-Salem, NC

Bryan Center
Polynesian/Hula Dance

Statesville, NC

Summer Cruise Party
Polynesian/Hula Dance

Durham, NC

Sahara Nights
Belly Dance
Atkins Class Reunion

Brookstown Inn, Winston-Salem, NC

Blue Party
Belly Dance

6th & Vine, Winston-Salem, NC

Starmount Country Club
Belly Dance

Greensboro, NC

Eno Festival
Belly Dance

Durham, NC

Fun Fourth in Greensboro
Belly Dance

Greensboro, NC

Summer Solstice
Belly Dance

Greensboro, NC

Goddess Market
Belly Dance

Greensboro, NC

Girl Scout Luau
Polynesian/Hula Dance

Winston-Salem NC

Clemmons Village
Polynesian/Hula Dance

Clemmons, NC

Luau Party
Guest performers: Patika - fire dancer and Zeki - drummer

Private Residence, Indian Beach, NC

Baby Shower, Swan Manor
Monroe, NC

Graduation Party
Private Residence, Greensboro, NC

Acropolis Engagement Party
Greensboro, NC

Graduation Party
Private Residence, Greenville, NC

Borders (to promote Aura 3's CD)
Winston-Salem, NC

Corporate Luau Performance
Greensboro, NC

Shimmy for a Cause
Wilson, NC

Bachelorette Party
Salisbury, NC

Tate Street Festival
Greensboro, NC

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Purple Fiddle
Thomas, WV

Jammin' Java
Vienna, VA

Club 66
Edgewood, MD

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
Patchogue, NY

High Point Furniture Market
High Point, NC

Monthly Gallery Hops

Winston-Salem, NC

Clemmons Village
Clemmons, NC

Peace Rally
Fayetteville, NC

Birthday Party
King, NC

Castle Carnevale
Jamestown, NC

Bon Appetit & Deli
Winston-Salem, NC

DADA Masquerade Ball
Winston-Salem, NC

Millennium Arts Festival
Winston-Salem, NC

Casanova's
Lewisville, NC

Contact information for Saphira:
Phone: 336-830-3479 | Teresa3Graces@aol.com
Mailing Address: Saphira, PO Box 176 | Lewisville, NC 27023

Performance Highlights – 2006

Birthday Party
Greensboro, NC

Birthday Party - Putters
Clemmons, NC

GTCC International Show
Greensboro, NC

Paisley International Festival
Winston-Salem, NC

Horacio & Beata Hafla
Greensboro, NC

Oktoberfest
Mocksville, NC

Festival in the Park
Charlotte, NC

Sara Lee
Winston-Salem, NC

Peace Festival
Winston-Salem, NC

Crystal Ballroom
Clemmons, NC

Brithday Bash - Supper Club
Raleigh, NC

Private Party
Trinity

Private Party
Pilot Mountain, NC

Jamming on the Square
Mocksville, NC

Fun 4th
Greensboro, NC

Eno Festival
Durham, NC

Salute! Wine Festival
Winston-Salem

Polynesian Performance
Greensboro, NC

Riverwalk Festival
Jacksonville, NC

The Goddess Market
Greensboro, NC

Elliott's Revue
Winston-Salem

Cleveland Spring Festival
Cleveland

Performance for the Red and Pink Hat Women's Organization
Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem

Polynesian Show for a Birthday Celebration
Asheboro, NC

Polynesian Performance for the Girl Scouts
Sophia, NC

Gallery Hops, monthly performances at Golden Flower
Arts District, downtown Winston-Salem

Southern Women's Show
Raleigh, NC

Lexington Multicultural Festival
Lexington, NC

Birthday Parties, Triad Area
Belly Dance

Millennium Center, Winston-Salem
Wings of Isis, Pharaonic Fusion

Open House for the DADA Community Center, Winston-Salem
Belly Dance

West Forsyth High School, Lewisville

Middle Eastern Dance History Lecture and Performance

Downtown Alive!, Jacksonville, NC
Belly Dance

Boba House, Greensboro
Belly Dance

Tate Street Festival, Greensboro

Belly Dance

Gallery Hop, Winston-Salem
Belly Dance






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Performance Highlights – 2005

DADA Masquerade Ball, Millennium Center, W-S
Belly Dance

Eno River Festival, Durham
Belly Dance

Riverwalk Festival, Jacksonville
Belly Dance

Wake Forest University, Wait Chapel
Belly Dance

Paisley Magnet School Multicultural Festival, W-S
Belly Dance

Honeybee Festival, Kernersville
Belly Dance

Kabab’s Bar & Grill  (Weekly Performances) 
Belly Dance, Latin, American, Turkish

Marshall St. Bar & Grill, W-S 
Belly Dance

Casanova’s Coffee, Lewisville (multiple times)
Belly Dance

Carver High School Multicultural Festival
Belly Dance, Latin and American Fusion

Black Theatre Festival
Belly Dance

Burlington Multicultural Festival
Belly Dance

“Because We Care” Program at the VA Hospital in Salisbury 
Belly Dance

Valentine’s Party at the VA Hospital in Salisbury
Belly Dance

Music in the Park, Lewisville 
Belly Dance

Lewisville Lawn Party
Belly Dance

Lewisville Commons Springfest 
Belly Dance

 Medieval Fantasy Faire, Lewisville
Belly Dance

Lexington Multicultural Festival
Hula & Belly Dance

May & September Gallery Hops, downtown W-S
Belly Dance

Cleveland Spring Festival
Belly Dance

Signal Hill Mall, Statesville
Belly Dance

Solaris Restaurant, Greensboro
Ploynesian, Hula & Cook Island

Wake Forest University, Wait Chapel
Belly Dance

Paisley Magnet School Multicultural Festival, W-S
Belly Dance

Honeybee Festival, Kernersville
Belly Dance

Brock Performing Arts Center
Belly Dance

Private Birthday Parties & other Celebrations
Polynesian, Hula & Tahitian and Belly Dance

Bachelorette Parties, W-S 
Belly Dance

Egyptian Wedding, Greensboro
Belly Dance

Christmas Parties, W-S. Greensboro, Raleigh 
Hula & Belly Dance

 

Performance Highlights – 2004

Virginia Tech Multicultural Festival 
Turkish Dance

Radford University International Dinner
Brazilian Dance           

Lexington Multicultural Festival
Latin American

Galax International Festival
Belly Dance and Latin American

Eno Festival – Durham, NC
Belly Dance

Ridgecrest – Mt Airy
Polynesian, Hula and Tahitian

Black Wolf Vineyards – Dobson, NC 
Belly Dance

Fiesta 2004 – Winston-Salem
Latin American

Lewisville Lawn Party
Belly Dance

Lewisville Sponsor Appreciation Luau
Polynesian, Hula and Tahitian

Kabab’s Bar and Grill, W-S
Belly Dance

Virginia Tech Dance of Nations
Brazilian and Turkish

Salem College International Dinner
Belly Dance

Clemmons Village
Belly Dance

Several Local Coffeehouses 
Belly Dance

Birthday Parties and Other Celebrations 
Belly Dance