"The Snake Dancer"

Bahijha's passion and great respect for the Serpent "the Ancient symbol of the Goddess" has been her greatest inspiration, a connection to the innermost creative source and insight in Middle Eastern Dance. She has inspired many women with her dedication, dance knowledge and her ability to share emotion and interpretation in Middle Eastern music. Bahijha is known for her captivating stage presence and performance technique. Her movements which maintain a continuous Snake like motion, emanating from her torso in sensuous patterns and exuberant hip movements, sparks her dance full of grace and femininty, empowerment and transformatiion that continually develop. She is a true professional, seriously dedicated to the art of Belly Dance.

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Bahijha
The art of Middle Eastern Belly Dance
Doculmentary presented by Wolfgang Pictures

Bahijha's Musicians are the very talented Costa Maniatakos (left) on the Turkish Oud
and
Michael Gregian (right) on the Dumbek. Both Musicians perform Greek, Armenian and Arabic music for all occasions

THE SPIRIT OF A DANCER

             To dance , is to free your soul,
         To use your body, entire and whole.
             Whatever prison your life is in,
       However troubled your heart has been,
        Move to the music, just let yourself go,
  The rhythm is life, that's all you should know.
       Roz

Bahijha"s History

Bahijha has long studied dance since she was a young child. She continues today exploring and expanding her knowledge of the movements, steps and art of aesthetics of "Middle Eastern Dance".

Bahijha has continued her education at such prestigious dance affiliations, such as "Cambridge School of Arts," "Transformations Center of Healing Art and Moving Meditation," and "The Academy of Oriental Dance."

Bahijha has studied dance with much focus on its historical and social context. She places much emphasis on personal expression, correct performance style and quality.

Bahijha has studied in collaboration with some of the world's most talented dancers and performers, and she always continues to strive to improve her knowledge and craft of the dance. Bahijha has extensive knowledge of "Egyptian Raks Sharki", "Turkish Cabaret" and other Middle Eastern" dance techniques and styles. She also incorporates her own individual creativity through her use of "Cane, Veils, Zills, Swords, Shamadan and Live Serpents".

Bahijha is a member of the NBDA (Northeast Belly Dancers Association) and a teacher of Middle Eastern Art. She truly is a well respected professional performer.

Bahijha performs the "Dance of Isis" for various ceremonies which invoke the presence of the divine feminine, and also produces and directs a seasonal event on the third or fourth Friday of every month called "An Arabian Night's Adeventure", now in its fourth season in Onset Mass.

Bahijha is a Massachusetts resident and will accept bookings in the greater Boston area and all of Cape Cod. For contact information and prices, please call: (508) 763-4538 or e-mail bahijhadance@comcast.net

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