Kiyaana has been a lifelong dancer, but has discovered her true love in Raqs Sharqi, the "Dance of the East", or bellydance.  She began studying bellydance over eight years ago and has warmly embraced the music, culture, and history of this Middle Eastern dance form.  Her studies began with Kawakib and in 2003, Kiyaana placed first in the "Rising Star" category of The East Coast Classic belly dance competition.  She continued her studies with Scheherezade as well as respected local and international workshop instructors.

Kiyaana is currently a featured performer at  Aladin Mediterranean Restaurant and Laziza Lebanese Restaurant, both in the Fredericksburg, VA area, as well as Nora Taste of Lebanon in Gainesville, VA.  She has danced at weddings, various private parties, and other restaurants in Virginia.  Kiyaana has also been an invited performer at shows produced by the Women of Selket, a Richmond-based dance troupe, and by Latifa.