Girls Raks Bellydance and Body Image Program is a fiscally sponsored project of Dancers' Group. Please click HERE to make a tax deductible donation in support of the 2012 Girls Raks Bellydance and Body Image Program.
about Girls Raks
Girls Raks at Tanjia Moroccan Restaurant in Oakland, July 2010
Now in its third year, Girls
Raks is a fun, engaging two-week summer program for girls ages 13-19. We are
especially committed to working with young women from low-income communities of
color. The program provides pro-active tools for girls of all shapes and
sizes who may struggle with body image and self-esteem. The workshop
series gives teenage girls an opportunity to have a body-positive experience,
free of judgment and competition. Course work includes the teaching
choreography and bellydance history, as well as meditation, art-making and
writing exercises focused on self-awareness and connection to others. At
the close of the program, students perform in a bellydance show with professional Bay
Area bellydancers, Hotter Than July Bellydance
Extravaganza, held at La Peña Cultural Center
in Berkeley.
Collectively, Etang and Tammy, have over 30 years of experience working with youth and communities of color as educators, performance artists, racial justice and community advocates. They have taught dance, created and presented interactive curricula. They are sharply attuned to the sensibilities of various communities and are able to skillfully adapt their program accordingly. They enjoy the challenge of introducing bellydance to new dancers.
It is important to Raks Africa for low-income young women of color to have access to this program. Help build our 2012 Girls Raks Scholarship Fund today. Your donations directly support the Girls Raks scholarships and programming. Please make an online tax-deductible donation to Raks Africa via our fiscal sponsor, Dancers' Group.
The 2012 dates of the GIRLS RAKS BELLYDANCE AND BODY IMAGE SUMMER PROGRAM will be announced in February.
Beginning in September 2012, Girls Raks classes and workshops will be available weekly and year-round.
Click here to view a video about the 2011 Girls Raks Bellydance Program.
Collectively, Etang and Tammy, have over 30 years of experience working with youth and communities of color as educators, performance artists, racial justice and community advocates. They have taught dance, created and presented interactive curricula. They are sharply attuned to the sensibilities of various communities and are able to skillfully adapt their program accordingly. They enjoy the challenge of introducing bellydance to new dancers.
It is important to Raks Africa for low-income young women of color to have access to this program. Help build our 2012 Girls Raks Scholarship Fund today. Your donations directly support the Girls Raks scholarships and programming. Please make an online tax-deductible donation to Raks Africa via our fiscal sponsor, Dancers' Group.
The 2012 dates of the GIRLS RAKS BELLYDANCE AND BODY IMAGE SUMMER PROGRAM will be announced in February.
Beginning in September 2012, Girls Raks classes and workshops will be available weekly and year-round.
Click here to view a video about the 2011 Girls Raks Bellydance Program.
