"Belly Dance is not just about showcasing technical prowess and dazzling costumes: it is about the art of transforming space by inhabiting the rhythm and melody with pure expressive joy. Razia embodies this art with grace and confidence." -- Elena Villa (Eugene, OR)

"I have video evidence that Razia's private lessons get results! Whether you need technique mastery or choreography inspiration Razia is the perfect combination of drill master and muse.  I am so grateful to Razia for making me a better dancer." --Vanessa R. (London, UK)

"Razia is an incredible dancer and teacher. I have never seen a dancer with so much innate feeling. She is fantastically musical, very entertaining, and has excellent technique. When she taught at my studio, all of my students fell in love with her!" --Hannan Sultan (Durham, NC/Toronto, ON)

''Razia is truly a dancer's dancer. Her precise technique and emotional embodiment of the music are sweet and pure. Her onstage qualities are further complimented by her commitment to professionalism. Really a pleasure to work with!'' -- Salome (Corvallis, OR)

"An inspiring instructor, a shiny performer and overall a gracefull person! Her playfull dancing reflects her awesome personality!" --Femke Z. (Leuven, BE)

''Razia has excellent technique, a very organic and earthy "beledi" feel, intelligence beyond her years and an effervescent personality - both on and off the stage. Razia's dedication, positive attitude and professionalism are evident in all that she contributes to the art of belly dance.'' -- Roula Said (Toronto, ON)

"Razia has a way of dancing that is so evolved and expressive of the music, so alive and in the moment, and so Egyptian in feel. She emanates so much feeling when she dances that it is hard for me to contain myself when I watch her!" -- Julie M. (Mt. Shasta, CA)

 "Amazing stage presence! When Razia is on stage, I just can't look away. My friend and I were so moved, we both had tears in our eyes as we watched. Razia has got IT." -- Sabine (Eugene, OR)

''Razia's classes are always fun and challenging. As a veteran dancer I really appreciate her thoughtful approach to teaching. The technique she presents is clean and precise..... It's a pleasure to be in Razia's classes, they are always a highlight of my week.''  -- Dunyah al Hannah (Eugene, OR) 

''She's energetic, loves to teach bellydance, and gives attention to her students.  I have learned so much about grace (I'm a klutz), the dance, and movement from her and I can't wait til the next class!'' -- Ann K. (Eugene, OR)

"You have an amazing natural gift for instruction: your energy, grace and especially time management in a class is superb..... whenever I'm in a class with you I feel like I got the most out of every minute I was there and that's SO important." -- Star C. (Eugene, OR)