Today we’d like to introduce you to Safire Rasool
Hi Safire , so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
SAFIRE also known as
Safiyyah Rasool is founder and artistic
director of Safiyyah Dance Company in
Louisville, KY. Safire is renowned in the
Midwest region for her Hip Hop artistry and
award-winning dance instruction.
Safire began her journey as a street dancer,
showcasing her self-taught choreography at
talent shows and parties. Later, she moved to
Atlanta to train with the most talented
choreographers in Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet,
Technique, and Jazz Funk. From there she
traveled and continued to train in dance around
the world.
Safire is big on community. She worked heavily
with the Community in teaching dance
workshops and developing dance programs
throughout the Midwest area. She is very
passionate about teaching and it shows through
her connection with the youth and adults. She is
dedicated to fueling her students with confidence by helping them to see their greatest
potential as a mover. She is great at transforming dancers into well rounded professional
dancers.
Safire has choreographed for national artists such as Cadence featuring Jack Harlow, Ray J, & Lil Mama. She
has choreographed productions for Monsters of Hip Hop Choreographers Cup, Radio
Disney, Actors Theatre, StageOne Productions and Kentucky Center for the Performing arts
to name a few. Recently her dance crew “The Company” won first place at World of Dance
2022 in Dallas.
Safire is new to the Los Angeles and Orange County area and is very excited to connect
with the dance community here! She is looking to continue to spread her love for dance
through teaching classes and workshops throughout the community. Safire is very
passionate about teaching body acceptance and body awareness in her class format. Safire is
about connecting the community across the world through love and dance.
I have build dance communities and established Art Educational programs from ground up in the
Midwest Area. I am known for my successful Youth mentorship programs, Teacher development, &
Artist development programs. I have been sought out internationally working with and traveling to
dance companies in Lagos, Cairo and Poland as an Artist Residency Advisor and Mentor for their
Art Educational Programs. I am known for encouraging skill development, social skills, and time
management within my programming.
I am founder and artistic director of Safiyyah Dance Company in Louisville, KY that was established
in 2012. I am renowned in the Midwest region for my Hip Hop artistry and award-winning
choreography. At Safiyyah Dance Co. I have received numerous positive reviews and referrals from
past clients for positively changing lives, and have a reputation for being an initiator in creating
professional opportunities within the dance community. I have also achieved the prestigious title of
Youth performance coordinator for Louisville Metro Parks Community centers. Working with 30
plus community centers with the involvement of over 1,000 participants.
I have Mentored mentally and physically vulnerable kids through an Arts in Healing program were I
helped each participant regain self confidence, self acceptance, evaluated each participants
progression through monthly evaluations, and coordinated culminating Art Showcases for each
program. Through this Program I had the opportunity to work with establishments such as the
MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER, JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, KENTUCKY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES,
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE,THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIIND, and LOUISVILLE YOUTH DETENTION
CENTERS to name a few.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely hit my challenges along the way! All of the challenges have just been natural growing pains. Learning the ins and outs of the dance world. Challenges have come in different shapes and sizes. Being a female and expressing your femininity has brought some challenges. Learning how to push boundaries in expression has had its challenges as an artist. Pushing others and believing in others talents also has had its challenges but all the challenges I have endured have help me grow as an individual. My biggest struggle was losing my father 3 years ago. I felt I lost a part of me and my creativity and energy was really affected. I am now healing and back falling in love with the art of dance again.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I love teaching Hip Hop dance and I love teaching Heels dancing! I Love to perform as well! My favorite is teaching the youth! The youth is always open for newness and a challenge. They are more eager and bring a lot of energy and which in hip hop dance you need a lot of energy!! Outside of teaching dance my specialties are:
Personal trainer
Physical therapist
Boxing coach
Music
I am most proud of developing a thriving dance community in the town I grew up in Louisville, KY.
What sets me apart from others is my passion and love for others and dance! I see the beauty in people and community! I love making things happen for others as well as myself. I love seeing the growth from works and how my energy can help benefit others!
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Funny! I have a huge liking for asmr lawnmower yard work!! Omg!! I can watch someone do lawn work for hours!! I Love the outdoors and the sun! I Love nature so much and that’s probably why I can spend hours on tik tok watching these yard work videos lol!! shhhh don’t tell anyone:)
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @safiredancer
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/safiyyahdance
- Other: https://www.youtube.com/safiredancers
