Al Rakasaat was created in Flagstaff in 1997 for our venues in festivals and restaurants. Currently, our performances include educational programs for schools, weddings, festivals, Heritage Square occasions, public and private Haflias. As artistic director, I encourage dancers, musicians, singers and drummers who have talent, commitment, motivation and respect to contact me.

Al Rakasaat Company has included these fine dancers and drummers: Chandi New, Tessie McCabe, Ron Marvin, Craig Bowie, Jacy Zinnecker, Crystal Drumheller, Larissa Rowlands, Kevin Butler, Pamela Grantham, Jennifer Morel, Jenni Wiedman, Russell Wiedman, John Grantham, Judy Draper, Tina Lawson, Pam Hopkins. I dance and drum as well as direct the company.

My choreographies are performed as well as original work by company members.  Our repertoire includes veil variations, female with sword, male with sword, full circle skirt, scarf to 4/4, 6/8, sticks and other works to Beledi, Saiidi, Fellahi, 10/8*12/8, Karsilama, Aswan, Tchefftetelli, Masmoudi as well as created percussive works with drums and zills.

Fees for the hire of Al Rakasaat depend on the length of performance and distance travelled.