| Meet Rachel Coleman |
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How I came to Hipness |
I'm 27 years old, African- American and considered pretty petite - I stand 4'11 1/5 inches tall. I'm married, and the proud Mommy of a beautiful 4-year old. I've been dancing since 2004- I started as a way to lose weight and fell in love with bellydance. I've studied other dance forms, particulary modern, but Middle Eastern dance is my love. My other hobbies include reading, talking with friends, making new friends, and spending time with my family.
My professional goals include becoming a licensed/registered Dance Therapist, with an emphasis on the use of Middle Eastern dance vocabulary as a modality of healing, as well as becoming a professional dancer. |
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I am thrilled to a part of a site that brings dancers, musicians, and photographers together from all over!
Happy Shimmies to all! |
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I was born in Germany, lived in Belgium, and Turkey. I've been to France, Holland (The Netherlands), and England. I'd love to go Atlantis, DisneyWorld/Land, Italy, Greece, Egypt, and Colorado. |
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favorite dancers: Amar Gamal, Jillina, Aziza
Favorite food: green beans, hot wings, cheesecake, almost any potato dish, bread
Favorite books: The Summerhouse, The Dark Highlander, The Immortal Highlander, Snake Hips, Kay Hooper's Bishop/FBI series
Favorite Authors: Nora Roberts, Kay Hooper, Heather Graham, Linda HowardCatherine Coulter
Favorite types of books: Romance - suspense, thriller, time-travel, paranormal, historical...
Favorite Movies: Anything involving dance, musicals, Disney, Ella Enchanted, Dirty Dancing, The Mummy, The Mummy Returns |
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Dance style(s): American Cabaret
I am currently an American Cabaret dancer. I aim to continue to learn and increase my skill set. I hope to be able to dance easily with almost any prop - be it can, candles, double veil, fan veils, or isis wings. I am also currently exploring tribal fusion. |
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I currently teach beginning level bellydance classes in the Oxford, MS area. This fall I will be teaching with Oxford Park Commission and The University of Mississippi Department of Outreach. I am also available for private instruction, upon request. For more information about my classes, please email me at
I prefer to have a relaxed and laid back atmosphere. I want people to come to have fun, shimmy off the days stress, and leave in a much better frame of mind than when they arrive. I encourage accessories - jingly or sparkly hip scarves or long skirt. I want my students to feel good about themselves and the art form they are learning.
I consider myself patient. I try to come up with ways to demonstrate and explain moves in a way that everyone can relate to and understand.
I like to laugh and have a good time and want my students to do the same. I love the look on their faces when they've mastered that move they struggled with. |
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