Patricia Auch

Greater Seattle Area, WA United States

Teachina Artist at ArtsWA- Washington State Arts Commission

Photography / Arts

I have been studying, teaching, and performing Middle Eastern dances for over 30 years. I am currently on two teaching artist rosters: ArtsWA and Community Arts Partner (Seattle). Prior to relocating to Washington, I was a rosterd artist on the Minnesota State Arts Board, Young Audiences of Minnesota, and COPMAS. I was also a founding member of Jawaahir Dance Company (1989- 2007) and taught beginner through advance dance students at the Cassandra School. In my quest for authenticity and cultural aesthetics, I have traveled nationally and internationally to study with master teachers of various Arab dances. My study tours have taken me to Egypt, Lebanon, and Morocco. I love the joyous, cel...