Performing Art – San Francisco

Bahiya Movement was founded in 2011 by mother/daughter team Afia and Nafi Thompson. Bahiya is a Swahili/Arabic word which means Beautiful. Bahiya Movement’s mission is to create a safe, welcoming and body positive environment where everyone of all shapes, sizes, and genders are transformed into performing artists. By offering dance etiquette paired with traditional dance technique, members learn to make beautiful movement all while having lots of fun. Our vision is to cross and break barriers regarding body image and self-esteem through the art of dance. We believe that your body size, type, or gender does not define you as a dancer. Rather, skill, technical training, creativity and love for the art defines the artist.