Michele Harrington is one of us ??? a wife, a mother, an entrepreneur???a girl next door whose neighborhood happens to contain pretty much the whole world. Her journey through the world of Oriental dance is not unusual, starting out as entranced and earnest beginner in a mid-sized Texas town. Yet her fascination with the music and culture surrounding belly dance has lead her to discover new opportunities for the musicians, instructors, and dancers that enliven and continue to celebrate this ancient art. Under the umbrella of her Why Knot Ventures group of companies, Michele facilitates new relationships ??? reaching across global boundaries to forge collaborations that further expand and enrich the Oriental Dance community.