Raqia Belly Dance
Category: Dance Studio (20 listings)
Raqia, who credits achieving tranquility and inner peace to
Middle Eastern Dance/Belly Dance; In 1996 was diagnosed with a life threatening illness. The psychological effects and the physical changes brought on by the illness and the medicine side effects had robbed Raqia of her self esteem and confidence, throwing her into a deep depression. Tired of feeling low she started searching for something which would lift her spirit. That is when she discovered belly dance.
The mixture of femininity, strength, spirituality and expression of the soul helped Raqia love herself once again.
This life changing event has led her to approach MED in a unique and innovative manner by fusing the physical dance with the spiritual dance and utilizing it as a healing tool.
In order to develop and refine her technique she has trained extensively with local and internationally known dancers including, Delilah, Petite Jamilla(Belly Dance Superstars), Jill Parker(Ultra Gypsies) as well as many others. Raqia who is a founding member of the Kentuckiana based performance Tribal Fusion Troupe "Al-Hamsa", also teaches beginning belly dance classes in Southern Indiana and Louisville, KY area and is extremely proud of her participation in wellness workshops which have taken her to many cities throughout the US.
Raqia was awarded 2007 critic's choice, Best of Louisville Magazine/Best Belly Dance Instructor and has been featured in various local and national press.
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Raqia is an awesome teacher! I'll definitely go back to her class.
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Great teacher. Motivating, easy to learn from. Dynamic, creative, sincere, and honest.
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I have been privileged enough to take belly dance classes with Raqia and she is the best!! I enjoyed every class I attended!
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A warm and caring teacher, Raqia connects her students to the amazing activity of Middle Eastern dance in a gracious and comforting style.
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She's the best!
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Best belly dance teacher in the area.
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Raqia is an angel. I took two of her workshops in Chicago and each time I walked away knowing more about her and more importantly about myself and the healing energy that surrounds her and her magical classroom!
Love you Raqia!
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she is the best thing that happen in my life thank you for being there
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Love her! she's wonderful!
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Raqia is very cool and professional--excellent dancer, and a very kind and sweet person!!
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Raqia and I have been involved with an organization for several years, and I have witnessed the peace Belly Dance has brought her on this journey. The loving care and life lessions she brings to each presentation is absolutely amazing! She is a marvelous teacher who gives from her heart.
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Best belly dance teacher in the area. Would not take from anyone else. Very talented and sweet woman. Beautiful dancer with a beautiful heart.
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Raquia has such a loving nature and it shines out through her teaching. She sincerely wants her students to find their inner joy and the dancer they can be. It's refreshing to find someone concerned for their student's well being over over everything else.
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I love Raqia! She deserves to win!
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Her classes are always so much fun!
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Always beautiful, always up beat. You couldn't find a better person!
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She's an excellent dance instructor. It's wonderful how she combines the spiritual side with the dance.
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Raqia inspires and amazes!!! Her performances are uplifting and her classes teach you to believe in your inner and outer beauty and strength.
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Great teacher and just all around nice person.
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Raqia is a angel!
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