Chudney was born in Puerto Rico, and grew up between opposite worlds of Panama and Hampton Roads, Virginia. She began belly dancing as a way to relieve stress and has never looked back. Her odessey commenced at Body Works By Chandani in Virginia Beach. The amazing, womanly hips of Amina Shadeed mesmerized her with their fluidity that she continued on also studying with the talented and missed Chandani. She was asked to join the multi award winning Hippy Chicks Raks belly dance troupe in 2007. Hippy Chicks Raks had the honor of taking the stage with Master Percussionist Isaam Houshan in January of 2008. That same year, Chudney along side the members of Hippy Chicks Raks won the Jewel of the Nile, and placed 3rd at the East Coast Classic Belly Dance Competitions in the Troupe Catergory. Shortly after Chudney became an valued Beginner level instructor at Body Works By Chandani, until they closed their doors in 2011. In 2010, they went on to win the Troupe Category at the Viva la Diva Competition in Boston, Massachusetts. Chudney placed 2nd in the Diva Rising Category. Her most recent achievements are placing 1st Runner up at Jewels of the Orient Festival in the Professional Oriental category and placing 1st Runner Up and People's Choice in the Junior Professional Starlette category at Rakstar in Miami, Florida. She most recently was crowned East Coast Classic Cabaret Professional Champion and People's Choice!She currently recieves mentorship with the inspirational and graceful Kalaa in Virginia Beach. Chudney has taken workshops with many instructors worldwide, including Turkey and Egypt. She is a lifetime student therefore she continues to travel worldwide to further her Oriental dance studies
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