SORAYA DOHERTY brings over 21 years of experience in the fitness industry and a lifetime as a belly dance practitioner, both culturally and as an enthusiast. She is the creator and owner of the nationally accredited barre fitness | belly dance training method: RAQ THE BARRE®, by RAQISA®. In addition, she is the creator of the patented RAQISA® belly dance bundle. She is ACE, AFAA, and AEA certified; she holds a BA from San Jose State, and an MA from San Francisco State, in the Theatre Arts, and is a Screen Actors Guild Member.