About Us

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Navah (NAH vah) beautiful / pleasant

Navah (NAH-vah) – “Beautiful, Pleasant”
Performer • Instructor • Choreographer • Director of Navah Mirage

Sparkle, shimmy, and soulm eet Navah, also known offstage as Jennifer Kornowske: wife, mom, grandma, and lifelong lover of all things belly dance! Inspired by the magic of swirling skirts and hypnotic hips in classic films, she took her first belly dance class in 2001 and never looked back.

With 25+ years of experience and continuous training, Navah has studied under legendary instructors, earned elite certifications. She is an award winning performer featured in media. She has graced stages nationwide.

As founder and director of Navah Mirage since 2007, she’s led a dynamic troupe in creating theatrical productions, community haflas, and unforgettable special events. From glitzy galas to heart-centered workshops, Navah brings joy, power, and a deep love for Middle Eastern dance to every performance and every class. She is also certified in CPR and Dance Therapeutics (DT1, DT2, DT3), Gravity Yoga and holds two certificates in breathwork. She is best known for blending anatomy, safety and wellness into her teaching.

Whether you’re here to dance, dream, or simply enjoy the show — welcome. May your heart be lifted, your feet be tempted to move, and your spirit feel beautifully alive.

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Kristin

Kristin began dancing at the age of three and quickly developed a lifelong passion for movement and performance. While she has trained extensively in a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballroom, Samba, and Middle Eastern Dance, it was belly dance that truly captured her heart and became her "dance love of a lifetime."

A former professional cheerleader for an NBA basketball team, Kristin brings both technical skill and dynamic stage presence to every performance. Throughout her dance career, she has performed at restaurants, weddings, festivals, sporting events, private parties, themed events, parades, large stage productions, citywide celebrations, and corporate functions.

As a dedicated artist and accomplished performer, Kristin continues to share her love of belly dance with audiences throughout Wisconsin. She is also a regular entertainer at Milwaukee-area restaurants and private events, where her passion, elegance, and energy shine through in every performance.

Kristin is available for hire. (Shows & Events)

grace, posture, belly dance, Navah Mirage, dance of life

Saniya (sa-NEE-ya) dazzling / brilliant

Saniya began her love of dance as a young girl. She studied ballet for five years, two of those years on pointe. She also studied during that time jazz, tap, gymnastics and cheer-leading. She coached cheer-leading at a local middle school for two years before moving to Seattle, Washington in 1993. It wasn't until the summer of 2016 that she became reacquainted with her love of dancing. She began her formal belly dancing studies in September of 2016 with Middle Eastern classes in Appleton taught by Navah. Her first performance as a soloist happened in early spring of 2017, and by May, she became a dancer with the Navah Mirage Troupe. Since then she has danced at several events, including Dance of the Elements. Saniya is a dedicated dancer who is continuously learning and practicing. She loves learning all aspects of belly dancing from history to movements to the many props that are used to enhance this beautiful dance. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and love and Navah for reigniting her true

passion and love of dance.

Saniya is available for group hired projects.

Hayley

Hayley has been a member of Navah Mirage since 2020 and has been passionate about belly dance since her high school years. She first discovered the art form through classes at the De Pere Community Center and immediately fell in love with the beauty, creativity, and expression of belly dance.

While attending the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Hayley continued her dance journey, studying and performing with Tamarind Tribal and Samantha Fairuz. After returning to the Green Bay area, she was thrilled to find Navah Mirage, where she could continue growing as a dancer and reconnect with the community she loves.

Hayley treasures the friendships, support, and artistic opportunities she has found with Navah Mirage. She is excited to continue learning, performing, and creating alongside her troupe family and looks forward to all the adventures and dances still to come.

Melian ~ Dear Gift

The name Melian was chosen to represent the gratitude she feels for the gift of dance. She feels as though she was blessed to be able to dance, and to be a part of a wonderful troupe to share this love. Melian found her passion in 2020 after taking a class with Navah Mirage. She was captivated with the music, rhythm, and movements. "You fall in love with yourself as you learn and see yourself moving to the music." Melian has always had a love for dance, but has not had an opportunity to participate professionally until now. She is excited to continue to grow in this art and to share it with all of you.

Zahra beautiful / flower

Zahra was first inspired by Middle Eastern dance in 2017 when she had the opportunity to watch a dancer named Sadie perform a magical and empowering solo. Zahra knew immediately she needed to explore this artform for herself. The music was especially meaningful because of her years of her music study in jazz and music theory. As a lifelong painter and graphic designer, belly dance became a perfect fit in her lifestyle. Zahra's lifelong goal is to continue her education in the study of Middle Eastern culture, and its connection to performance art. Zahra is a talented dancer who performed in several community events. She currently takes classes with Navah, and intensives with superstars including Sadie Marquardt, Deb Rubin, and more. As a performer, Zahra plays active roles in Navah Mirage productions throughout the Midwest.

Jade

Jade was born in Brazil, spent part of her life in Florida, and now calls Wisconsin home. Dance has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember, She began her belly dance journey with Navah Mirage in 2013. Dedicated to continually expanding her knowledge and artistry, Jade travels throughout the United States and abroad to study with respected belly dance instructors and immerse herself in the rich traditions of the dance. She is a proud member of Navah Mirage and enjoys sharing the beauty, joy, and connection of belly dance with audiences wherever she performs.

Jade is available for hire for performance