Hadia is one of Canada's natural jewels. “She has the energy of a five
year old, the wisdom of an old woman and the ageless spirit of a true dancer.”
Hadia is considered by all who see her as a dancer’s dancer - in every sense of
the word.
Hadia has lived and
performed through the Middle East and has studied and worked with many of the
great masters of oriental dance and Folklore. Her understanding and mastery of
the very soul of Raks Sharqi and her innate ability to weave the subtle nuances
and textures of oriental music into movement have earned her an international
reputation as an exquisite performer of impeccable quality. Her ingenious
teaching skills draw upon her multi-faceted 37-year career as an artist of
Middle Eastern, Flamenco, Jazz, African/Afro-Brazilian, Polynesian and Salsa,
as well as her 15 years as a registered practitioner and instructor of
massage/manual therapy. She skilfully applies her extensive knowledge of
anatomy and kinesiology to create thorough, clear and disciplined breakdowns of
all techniques.
Hadia has certainly
demonstrated her tireless dedication to her dreams, while continuing to inspire
those around her to follow in her graceful footsteps.
