A teacher, performer and choreographer with over 25 years experience!

“ Tahja” has a gift that enables her students to reach very high levels of skill and showmanship in a very short time.

 Her unique method of teaching, “The Tahja Technique”, brings those finishing touches to even the most experienced dancers and professionals.

In her workshops, she teaches often-overlooked areas:

1.     How to understand Middle Eastern music for dance interpretation.

2.     "The glitter method"  (Conveying your energy to your audience)

3.     Theatrical movement, as it applies to Middle Eastern dance.

4.     Putting your best foot forward.  Finding your strengths and weakness.

5.     Discover what “element” you dance, and what elements you need more of to bring your dance into perfect balance.

6.     How to "dimensionalize" movement.

7.   When and How to make your entrance &  exit and When and How to play zills.

“Tahja’s impeccable technique, stage presence & showmanship will leave your audience spellbound!”

“Tahja’s joy and experience shine through her performance and her teaching.”

“Rarely are such a gifted performer and teacher found all in one person.”

“Her background as an extraordinary dancer as well as musician of  Mid-Eastern music gives her a unique outlook to share.”

Tahja is choreographer and director of  Ya Salaam Dance Company of Sarasota, FL as well as Tahja’s Gypsy Band and creator of International Productions by Tahja.  Tahja puts the FUN back into dance!

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