Capture the Essence of Traditional Middle Eastern Dance with Tarifa
Experience the Joy and Passion of Near Eastern Dance. Study with Tarifa Salem and discover the Magic and Mystique of “Raqs Sharqi” and the Soulful Essence of “Raqs Baladi”.
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Private Study with Tarifa
Tarifa offers one hour private sessions in person at her private space in Columbia, SC. Schedule your session today! Click on “Contact” and send a message with your request to schedule. Please include contact information and date/time preference. (Serious inquiries only!)
Workshops
Host Tarifa for Workshops or Master Classes at your local studio or event space. Contracts must meet Tarifa’s criteria for providing travel, accommodations and her hourly rate/percentage of profit requirements. Go to menu and click on “Classes” for details. Book 6 weeks prior to event.
TarifaFit “Raq It Off”
“Raq It Off” is one of the TarifaFit classes designed to get a good cardio workout through repetitive drilling of Tarifa’s favorite Raqs Sharqi moves. This class includes a unique approach to getting fit while enjoying the Eastern Vibe. Each class concludes with core strengthening exercises and a wonderful cool-down to the sultry taqsim music of the East. Go to “Classes” on the menu to view current schedule.
Dance With Donna
Tarifa teaches various 8 week sessions of Adult “Low Impact” Dance for members of the Lourie Center SC where students are guided through a warm-up, axial movements and traveling steps before learning sequences which apply content taught. These classes will develop the students’ ability to execute dance movement with strength, clarity and flow in each of the genres introduced.
Raqs Sharqi/Raqs Baladi
Tarifa teaches various styles of Middle Eastern Dance at her Tarifa Salem Eastern Dance Arts Private Space in Columbia, SC. Classes include both Classical Oriental Styles and Folkloric Styles of various regions. Go to menu and click on “Classes” for details on each offering and information on how to sign up.
Performances
Book Middle Eastern Dance Artist, Tarifa Salem to perform for your special events! (1 Show $175, 2 Shows: $300 plus travel/ accommodations if not local.) Contracts must be confirmed at least 6 weeks prior to scheduled event.
Raqs Sharqi Online
Connect with Tarifa online via Google Meetings or Microsoft Teams for individual private study by appointment. Click on “Contact” and send a message with your request to schedule. Please include contact information and date/time preference.
SilverSneakers Classic and Boom Muscle
Tarifa is a certified Silver Sneakers Instructor and offers these adult fitness classes are at the Lourie Center SC in Columbia. SilverSneakers members and members of the center are all welcome. These classes are wonderful for anyone wanting to improve muscular strength, flexibility and endurance.
“Get Your Body Out of the Way and Let Your Spirit Soar”
~ Ibrahim Farrah