The 5th annual Rocky Mountain High Bellydance Intensive in Grand Lake, Co.Sept. 18th, 19th & 20th 2009
sponsored by Kysheema & the Grand Arts Council-- Details TBA

A magical weekend of pure mountain air, golden aspens & dancing your heart out with gifted instructor/performing artist
Rafi'ah www.rafiahdancer.com

3 days includes: a shared room for 2 nights in the scenic town of Grand Lake, 3 fabulous master classes with Rafi'ah, costuming class with Kysheema, welcome hafla show Friday e... read more

RAFI'AH of Denver in Alb., NMex....
- one day only Saturday July 11 2009 - $20 each or $35 for both...

Location:
the LOFT Studio above Buffalo Exchange -
Parking in the Bank Lot accross the street -
Check in at Old World Imports 3019 Central Ave in Nob Hill 505-265-0433

11:00 - 12:45pm--Mesmerizing Moves for Taxims
Merge with the music using layered undulations, snakey arms, expressive hands and hypnotic vibrations adding pauses, poses and accents in just the right places to creat... read more

She moved as if the wings of angels where lightening her steps,
As if the winds had taken hold of every part of her
and the moonlight was touching her soul.

And as the romance of the music and the dance became her paradigm,
And the lover within her only love,
She danced into the sacred fires
where surrendered passions ignite the ancient songs
And the essence of a heart... read more

The Silly Shimmy was invented by a couple of my students and adopted by myself and others for loosening up and laughter...

"Hot" Performances & Stage Presence Workshop-
Own the stage, captivate your audience, come out of yourself, into yourself and have fun expressing it all-

Spend the day with Rafi'ah learning how to create a more confident, and engaging stage presence, using face and body language, catching them with your entrance, keeping them interested with your emotional and musical interpretation, find your inner diva...

Rafi'ah is known for her dynamic stage presence and mesmerizing performances.... read more