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"I enjoyed my first night of class in a very unexpected way...it is a dance that
seems to transform. My whole concept of beauty changed as I watched women feel beautiful because of the new and graceful
way you were teaching us to dance. It was very profound for me. "-A.Y. , Co student 3/05
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................. Rafi'ahs
Background includes: Over
25 yrs. of experience as professional performing artist
and instructor of Oriental Dance,
Competent dancing to live
or recorded music and in various venues including ethnic restaurants, night clubs, private parties and events, fairs, festivals,
staged theatre shows and concerts.
Rafi'ah has danced since childhood
with gives her a rich foundation of dance studies to draw from in her performances and teaching such as Classical
Ballet, Modern Dance (Martha Graham technique), tap, ballroom, and jazz ...
plus a wide range of meditative movement, healing
arts and spiritual practices some of which are: 8 years of Sufi practices which included breath work, chanting,
whirling, percussion and drumming, dance and meditative movement for self
growth Continuum Movement ( micro-movements, energetics
of movement, healing and meditative movement), Contemplative
studies of Ancient Sanskrit Scriptures and Vedanta Jin
Shin Jhitsu (a healing art using touch and energy balancing in
depth personal/inner exploration through somatic psychology, various types of meditation and awareness practices alot of trial and error leading to the discovery
of what does and does not work
Throughout
the years, Rafi'ahs artistry has graced the stages of national and regional venues, restaurants and night
clubs including : Taverna Terzakes, Sahara Night Club, Sorentos Night Club, Ali Babas, Mataam Fez (iBoulder & Colorado Springs), Greektown Cafe', Mercury Cafe, Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant,
India's Castle, Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant ...just to name a few... as
well as many stage/theatre shows, concerts, festivals, fairs, parties and ethnic events..
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I have performed for thousands when they found
me exotic, the vogue, daring, but I have danced, at any given time, for about ten people… They were the ones
that left the theater forever different from the way they were when they came in. All of my long, long life, I have
danced for those ten…
-Ruth St. Denis
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"Dancing
with the body, mind and soul."
Rafi'ah is commited to drawing out the best in her students. Her extensive experience in Bellydancing, various
other dance forms and meditative movement gives her a sensitivity to the complexities of body/mind connection and wealth
of knowledge to share. With a broad menu of teaching methods to choose from, she is able to tune into what each
individual or class needs so that all take away something of value.
Her teaching emphasizes the importance of all parts of the dance
being done with precision, grace, and awareness, no matter how simple or complex. Her classes help to develop this
over time as well as bring forth a dancer's personal style and expression.
Rafi'ah
believes passionately in the power of performing arts and the transformative capacities of Bellydancing and meditative
movement. She is sincere in her hope that what she conveys to her students and audiences is inspirational, educational
and in some way healing in their everyday lives.
.......................... "Thank you for being my teacher. I don't think I've ever told
you how much belly dancing is improving my relationship with my body and myself. I love it and am very grateful for
it."-L.K. (Co dance student)
You are doing incredible
work helping girls with body image issues. I love it and commend you. -Jil (publisher
of Enlightened Woman Magazine)
" You are a perceptive teacher and your holistic way of teaching allows
everyone to learn."...Co student
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Performances, Choreographies, Instruction in Bellydance, Performing Technique, Meditative Movement,
Weekly & Private Classes, Workshops, Retreats, Coaching, Mentoring,
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Contact Rafi'ah at 720-218-2821