Saviya has been involved in putting on shows of all kinds since 1978, from TV and film productions, to ska and metal bands, as an artiste, costumier, prop-maker, location manager, director, lighting technician, and stage technician. With this depth of experience comes a very practical can-do attitude and a crucial re-energising influence on the group. She has been involved in the goth scene since 1983.

Dance Teachers/ Workshops

• Najmes – Suhaila Salimpour Method
• Babs Phoenix – Arabic Dance
• Sheba – Cabaret
• Jo Wise – Belly Dance
• Carmen Alvarez – Flamenco
• Dawn O'Brien –
  • Tribal Belly Dance
    
  • 'Gypsy' Dance
• Heike Humphries – Black Sheep Tribal Belly Dance
• Sylvia Zalas – 'Gypsy' Dance

Inspirations
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cabaret (the film), Paco Pena, Carmen Amaya, Flamenco, Mata Hari, Sarah Bernhardt, Louise Brooks, Theda Bara, Velvet Underground and Nico, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Buena Vista Social Club, Daughters of Lilith, Sylvia Zalas, Sharon Kihara.