Hi all! Namaste~

My name is Roz and I am a belly dance performer and teacher/mentor in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I am very much into healing, I am interested in becoming a part of a community in a retreat or healing center as a temple belly dance instructor, performer, and helping to make an environment of peace and wonderful, healing energy through dance. I am also an artist and painter and could offer a visualization art experience post dance class. Play, light, finding the great mystery, channeling it, becoming comfortable with it within, exploring, and expressing it is all part of this healing process.

On the other side, I also have a lot of experience in office/business/retail/marketing management, and can contribute these skills as well.

Here is my BIO:
ROZ is a Bay Area-based professional belly dancer with over 10 years of experience in dance forms, mastering many aspects of both traditional and tribal fusion styles with equal parts talent and skill. Her mastery of sword balance, percussive cymbal rhythms, and dynamic movement has won her many admirers. She has performed as a solo artist to audiences in cities throughout the U.S., contributed her talents to several area troupes, and worked with an array of world-class, international musicians. Originally trained as a Brazilian samba dancer, this early experience has informed her unique and vibrant approach to bellydance. Roz regularly performs in festivals and showcases in various cities and is in high demand for the charm she brings to small celebrations.

In addition, Roz is an instructor of bellydance basics and teaches workshops and classes in dance studios within San Francisco. She cites various artists such as Jamila Salimpour, Suhalia Salimpour, Philipe, Malia, and Dhyanis as generous instructors who have helped her polish her many skills over the years.

Roz’s approach to bellydance is in essence improvisational, fluid, and expressive. Her intention is to give timeless form to the subtle truths of the heart. Roz seeks to unite the spectator with the divine in Nature through her graceful movements, and give a brilliant and generous performance an audience won’t soon forget.

To contact/learn more about the artist please visit: www.rozwood.com and www.myspace.com/rozboogie

Here is a little blurb on what I teach:

Healing "Belly" Dance Class: This is a candle light, meditative, quiet healing class based on the primal elements and movements of belly dance. We will work on strengthening of meditative mind, core body, and divine spirit as we search and bring out the real spirit within. The movements will be fluid and gentle with attention to muscle and core health. Classes are geared toward those who wish to express strength within and build upon it. There will be a meditative cool-down with mediation and visualization.


Primal "Belly" Dance: This high-energy class is designed to teach the beginner-level student basic and primal body movements and feel the world beat in their feet! We will delve into world music such as the many varieties of Belly Dance, Brazilian Samba & Samba Reggae, North African, Central African, and Indian to explore different rhythms and the primal essence of dance. You will receive a well-rounded approach as it helps the dancer be versatile and have fun at same time! This class includes warm-ups, drills, zills, combos, DRUMS, and a cool down to send you home with a wonderful workout experience!

Of all places I can think of, I believe a healing or retreat or yoga center will truly enjoy the experience I can give them and appreciate the healing aspect it can bring them.
Thank you for your replies and suggestions and time.
Namaste to you all.
Roz
rozboogie@yahoo.com