Cassandra began performing at the age of five, studying both ballet and competitive ice dancing. As a World Arts and Cultures dance major at UCLA, she was introduced to Middle Eastern dance and has been pursuing it for the past five years. Her dance background also includes modern, jazz, tango, improvisation and folk dance. She has danced at the Southern California Renaissance Faire, and at various restaurants such as El Basha, Moun of Tunis, Pars and The Spot. For four years she danced with Ya Helewa! at festivals and shows throughout Southern California, and has participated in Amara's production of An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance (EEMED) since its inception in 2000. Currently she performs with Desert Sin and also works as a soloist.