RAAZ

Campus: Queens
Student Life Advisor Liaison:
Name: Nashia Whittenburg
Email:  whittenn@stjohns.edu

Faculty Moderator:
Name: Judith Krauss
Email: kraussj@stjohns.edu

Organization's Mission:
RAAZ is St. John's University's all-female South Asian Dance Team. We take advantage of this time to use our individual strengths as an opportunity to improve our weaknesses for the betterment of the team as a whole. We celebrate the beauty and Diversity of South Asian dance. Complete with auditions, performances, and elaborate costumes, RAAZ offers a medium through which many students may not only practice their skills, but also enhance their experience of this remarkable and beautiful art. By working with students of various artistic backgrounds to choreograph and perform, our members have broadened the artistic perspectives of both themselves and their peers. Since many of our holidays and rituals are celebrated through the art of dance, each RAAZ member utilizes their talent and commitment of dance as a unifying goal.

Brief Description of the Organization:
Our purpose is to promote unity as well as cultural awareness of the styles, techniques, and beauty of South Asian dance. In doing so, we serve to establish an open forum for all to share. By uniting individuals of different heritage and culture, RAAZ expresses each member's passion, dedication, and talent for dance.

Examples of Signature Events sponsored by this organization:
Hangama, Garba fest, Asian Night, The midnight run, Sathyam, and Dance workshops.

Qualifications to become a member of this organization:
G.P.A.: 2.0