RaqiSa

RaqiSa We make RAQISA® lifestyle, dance, and our RAQ THE BARRE® training method accessible for everyone!

​​Our founder, Soraya Doherty, has over 22 years in the fitness industry and a lifetime as a belly dance practitioner, both culturally and as an enthusiast. She is the creator of the patented RAQISA® Belly Dance Training Mat and Balance Plate, the only visual aid of its kind, designed to provide a 3-D teaching experience to help students learn basic belly dance with precision. Soraya drew from her many years in the professional acting and musical theatre industry, as well as her award winning belly dance style, to create her signature dance and barre fitness formats. In addition, she hosts Mediterranean Wellness Retreats designed to educate, elevate and inspire! Her empowering workshops always bring to life a piece of her mother's Lebanon, with healthy recipes, insightful body loving stories, and always a respect for her beloved inherited culture. She is ACE, AFAA, and AEA certified; she holds a BA from San Jose State, and an MA from San Francisco State, in the Theatre Arts, and is a Screen Actors Guild Member.

Own the room and ✨shine bright! Yalla!
11/14/2025

Own the room and ✨shine bright! Yalla!

11/14/2025

Own the room and smile! There is no forth wall, just you and the audience! Engage, interact, and shine! ✨

Proud to join my friend and the Lebanese Syrian Ladies Aid Society to share health & wellness! Tickets are still avail...
11/03/2025

Proud to join my friend and the Lebanese Syrian Ladies Aid Society to share health & wellness! Tickets are still available so please join us for a fun and educational evening!

Book in my bio for a direct link. Hope to see you there!

10/13/2025

Wondering what to do with all those apples this season? This visual is a great reminder to keep the space open between your chin and chest! This is a friendly reminder to lift your head high and confident today and every day!

Now who here went apple picking already? 🙋🏻‍♀️

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​​Our founder, Soraya Doherty, has 20 years in the fitness industry and a lifetime as a belly dance practitioner, both culturally and as an enthusiast. She is the creator of the patented RAQISA® Dance Training Mat & Balance Plate: the only visual aid of its kind, designed to provide a 3-D learning experience to help students learn and practice fundamental belly dance movements with precision. Soraya drew from her many years in the professional acting and musical theatre industry, as well as her award winning belly dance style, to create the RAQISA® brand as an engaging and memorable experience for women to keep inspired with solution based dance and fitness programs! In addition to dance, her accredited RAQ THE BARRE® program trains instructors across America & Canada to teach this barre fitness • belly dance technique method to their community! In addition to online and live classes, Soraya offers dance lessons at the RAQISA® Studio; The Between Space Dance Studio in her home state Massachusetts as well as Mediterranean Wellness events in her home state: Monterey, California. Wellness weekends are always designed to educate, elevate and inspire i! Her empowering workshops always bring to life a piece of her precious mother's Lebanon, a beloved inherited culture which offers a beautiful perspective on life with healthy recipes and a “love & respect your body” attitude. Soraya is ACE, AFAA, and AEA certified; she holds a BA from San Jose State, and an MA from San Francisco State, in the Theatre Arts, and is a Screen Actors Guild Member.