Belly dancing was almost unknown in the United States until Little Egypt and her dancers appeared at the Chicago World's Fair. At this expo, Sol Bloom, an American entrepreneur, brought over Middle Eastern women and men to create scenes from the Middle East for a mostly conservative audience. Shortly thereafter, Middle Eastern dancers from these attractions and copiers of the dance could be seen at Coney Island and in the vaudeville circuit.
 

Nevina studied belly dancing at the University of Delaware for three years. In her quest to improve her technique, she traveled to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City for advanced instruction. She also traveled to Egypt as part of a Folkloric Dance Study Tour. Nevina's style is truly unique and she is often heard saying "I've learned so much from so many." She became a certified belly dancing instructor in 1983.


She continues to perform belly dancing throughout the United States and has brought her impromptu and effortless style to such venues as the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas and the Casablanca in Delaware. Her experience has earned her an extraordinary reputation across the East Coast for being a dancer of unique grace and elegance.