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about me
I started Sword and Scarab with Kim Hoover after being with The Bal Aziza Dance Troupe of Rochester. I decided I needed to go on my own since I wanted more in depth understanding and creative freedom. My decision has led me on a path of challenges and pleasures beyond belief. My dance career has given me many opportunities and rewards. It is fulfilling.
With starting Sword and Scarab, we are fortunate to a wonderful group of women. As a Troupe leader I do consider myself blessed with the women I dance with. I teach at the University of Rochester through the Program of Movement and Dance. I teach at local community centers and have an in home studio. I am the artistic Director of Sword and Scarab. I create 95% of the choreography for the Troupe. We have several styles such as American Tribal, African, Raks Assaya (Cane), Basket, Egyptian Oriental/Caberet (Raks Sharqi), Sword, Turkish Oriental (Danse Tansi), Water Jug (Raks Balas)& Veil.
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Workshops Aug 16th
( events » community ) Sword and Scarab - Rochester Raks Series
Presents WORKSHOPS with: KALILAH - Sword Techniques ILYA - Gypsy Style Dance CHELLE - Bare Bones Tribal II NAHARA - Tunisian AUGUST 16th, 2008 (Sat) Bush Mango Community Cen... read more
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Workshops Aug 16th
( events » community ) Sword and Scarab - Rochester Raks Series
Presents WORKSHOPS with: KALILAH - Sword Techniques ILYA - Gypsy Style Dance CHELLE - Bare Bones Tribal II NAHARA - Tunisian AUGUST 16th, 2008 (Sat) Bush Mango Community Cen... read more
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DRUM WORKSHOP with MURAT TEKBILEK AUGUST 8th!!!!
( events » arts ) DRUM WORKSHOP with MURAT TEKBILEK !!!!
"Darbuka & The Art of Finger Dancing" AUGUST 8th, 2008 7:00 - 8:30PM 34 Elton Street - Rochester, N.Y. $25.00 Per person pre-registration $30.00 at door MURAT TEKBILEK was born into a fa... read more
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Raquy and the Cavemen
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I just wanted to say thank you to Raquy and the Cavemen for coming back to Rochester. I hope it was worth it for them to come and meet more of thier future Rochester/Buffalo/Syracuse and all other places in between fans.
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Ok Mom. What gives? Dad and I are playing with our friends!
photo posted 09/10
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I just wanted to say thank you to Raquy and the Cavemen for coming back to Rochester. I hope it was worth it for them to come and meet more of thier future Rochester/Buffalo/Syracuse and all other places in between fans.
Mon, September 10, 2007 - 4:40 PM
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I know first hand how tough it can be on the road. I don't know how they do it. I do it somewhat and it is hard on me because I have a family. They played awesome as always. Thier stage presence is dynamic and playfull. I also want to thank the individuals who ... read more
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