Rayhana

Rayhana's dramatic and sensual style incorporates the influences of all the artists she has studied under. She interprets the subtleties and drama of Middle Eastern music, mixing different styles such as Arab and Turkish, with a Latin flair. Among the numerous dance companies Rayhana has been a member of are Serena's Dance Theater Company, Shoshana's Dance Theater Company, Morocco & the Casbah Experience, and Jehan's Goddessdance. Inspired by the music of Eddie Kochak, Rayhana danced to recordings of his bellydance music long before she ever met him because his albums were extremely popular among bellydancers and teachers. Rayhana first met Eddie when he was invited to Serena?s studio in 1992. She has performed with him since then, and is a regular dancer at Eddie?s annual gig ?Atlantic Antic? in Brooklyn. Rayhana recounts, ?Eddie has taught me so much about entertaining and has enlightened me by the power of example in many ways. He has been a tremendous guidance in my career as a dancer. It is a pleasure and privilege to work with him.?