Jawahir Bahiya (aka Jewl) has been dancing over 15 years, and has intensely studied middle eastern dance and music since 1998. She is a regular dancer at House of Marrakesh restaurant in Denver, and a member of Amar Goddess Bellydance Company. Throughout her life, Jawahir has studied Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Gypsy, modern Egyptian, flamenco, and folkloric M.E. dance. Today, her focus of study is Modern Egyptian/Lebanese cabaret style belly dance, and fusion/alternative dance. She is known for her skill in isolations, drum solos, veil, sword, finger cymbals, music interpretation, expressive, playful dance style, and her light, easy-to-follow teaching style. Jawahir performs, and offers workshops and classes on a variety of belly dance topics in Colorado and nationally. Jawahir has written for Jareeda Magazine, and has been featured in Jareeda and The Chronicles. Some comments from audiences and dancers all over...
"What a cute personable dancer!" "I've never seen Egyptian cabaret performed with such a warm personality." "Very sharp, defined, tight moves." "Well choreographed." "...felt very comfortable watching you perform." "You have an adorably playful style - a pleasure" "Great smile!" "You have a genuine sweetness to your dancing"
"I am so impressed with Jawahir's finger cymbals and dance combos!" "...very graceful..." Along with dance, Jewl is also passionate about music. Her musical specialties include flute, fiddle, percussion and singing. She prefers an improvisational style. As the daughter of two professional musicians, she learned to play and read music at an early age. Her first piano piece was composed at age 4. At 9, she rapidly progressed in her first year playing violin to second level and received an award for her accomplishment. At 10, she picked up the flute which she played throughout Junior and High School. She performed for one year with the world jazz band, Hejira, and for two years, with the belly dance band Ek Balaam in the Pacific Northwest. She has also been featured on her father, Al Petteway's recordings, and has performed often on stage with him and his wife Amy White throughout the years. Jewl's latest music project is a collaboration with her husband, Wesley Davis (aka bios+a+ic, named Sonolumina. The music is reminiscent of Muslimgauze, Dead can Dance, Cheb i Sabbah, dark electronic, and idm, with its own distinct sound, which they like to call "Transglobal IDM". Jewl also doubles as a massage therapist and Reiki practitioner. Visit buddhahealingarts.com for information.
Noteable Accomplishments: Ensembles Jawahir is currently a member of include: Jawahir prefers dancing to live music. Her musical experience includes both dancing AND playing music with the following ensembles:
Belly Dance Instruction:
RATES:
$175 - 15-30 minute performance (additional travel fee may apply)
To hire Jawahir for your next event or party, send an email to jawahir@raqsjawahir.com.
Website design available, $50 per hour. Email Jewl for details.
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