Rafi'ah

"My roomate says the dancing feeds her soul. I feel this is true for me as well."-9/2005

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To read article about Rafi'ahs teaching at Grand Lake workshops:
"RAFI'AH OF DENVER TEACHES DANCE FROM THE SOUL"
 -by Cathy Walton-Smith (Kysheema)
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Kysheema
Kysheema



Register now for the:

4th Annual Rocky Mountain High Bellydance Intensive
 
in Grand Lake, Co.

.. Sept. 19th,  20th & 21st 2008..

...sponsored by Kysheema & the Grand Arts Council...


$225 for entire weekend

Get in on the
early bird special & pay just $210
--register byAugust 15th/$100 non-refunable deposit required

 A magical weekend of pure mountain air & golden aspens while dancing your heart out
with
gifted instructor/performing artist
...Rafi'ah...
Grand Lake House Concert 5/06
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Reserve your space now...Space limited to 25.   
3 days includes: a shared room for two nights at the Columbine Cabins- http://www.columbinecabins.com/
 in the scenic town of Grand Lake,
3 fabulous master classes with Rafi'ah, costuming class with Kysheema,  welcome hafla show Friday evening, Vending & Trading Bazaar
PLUS-
"An Evening in Morocco"-   
Saturday night Dinner/show featuring Rafi'ah & guest dancers  (a benefit for the Grand Arts Council) 
 ..$40 for general public
www.grandartscouncil.org

...Explore Grand Lake & Rocky Mountains and more...
 Performance opportunities at Friday hafla or Saturday dinner/show...
 
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Event schedule: Friday Sept. 19th-
Registration/check-in Columbine Cabins...
Welcome hafla-open dancing, etc.
..Sat. Sept. 20th..
Workshops with Rafi'ah--Box lunch--Free time--Costuming with Kysheema--
--Dinner Show--
...Sunday Sept. 21st..
Rafi'ah workshop finale

For questions & registration : contact Cathy Walton-Smith (Kysheema), P.O. Box 1157, Grand Lake, CO 80447  at 970-887-2995
or e-mail
waltonsmith@rkymtnhi.com






Grand Lake 2006
Grand Lake 2006


..Rafi'ah blends her fluid serpentine style with precise technique and a powerful stage presence. A celebrated instructor and performing artist for over 22 yrs, she combines an extensive background in the traditional movements of Oriental Dance with sprinklings of other dance forms. Her wealth of knowledge and experience coupled with a keen mind-body sensitivity allows her bring out the best in her students and to teach many levels and types of dancers. Her love for the music and dance of the Middle Eastern is infectious.Whether watching her perform or participating in her class, at some point you will feel connected to the magic and beauty of this ancient dance and the healing energies that it holds.
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To read more about Rafi'ahs background & teaching philosphies
 click
here

Farewell lunch 2005
Farewell lunch 2005

click for Fall Intensive
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..."I am grateful for your teaching style: relaxed but hard work and attention to detail.. We got so much out of the workshops...We are already talking about next year."...9/2006

-"Rafi'ah's intensive was a blast. She busted our butts with a fun teaching style that challenges all levels. I would recommend attending future events with Rafi'ah."-Jawahir-9/2005

-"Thank you for your beautiful teaching style. To teach such a large group and keep everyone learning and excited is reflective of teaching from the heart."-9/2005

--"Rafi'ah, your teaching styleis unmatched. I learn new and exciting things each time. It is fun to meet new people and build new friendships."-9/2006 



 

rafiahdancer@hotmail.com
      Performances, Choreography,
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Contact Rafi'ah at 303-948-1851 rafiahdancer@hotmail.com