SHEMORA SHEIKH
811 Ninth St, #120-310, Durham, NC 27705 1-877-570-3108
[email protected], www.passageinstitute.com
[email protected], www.passageinstitute.com
Wholistic Henna & Bellydance Artist
with a focus on healing, fitness, body positivity, &
cultural connection between indigenous traditions & contemporary life.
Implements Youth & adult programming as well as special needs with strong tech skills.
As a world traveler and community volunteer this talented professional has
cultivated effective communication & interpersonal skills with a global world view.
with a focus on healing, fitness, body positivity, &
cultural connection between indigenous traditions & contemporary life.
Implements Youth & adult programming as well as special needs with strong tech skills.
As a world traveler and community volunteer this talented professional has
cultivated effective communication & interpersonal skills with a global world view.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Henna Artist/Instructor/Lecturer (2010-Current)
Workshops, Lectures, Seminars, Exhibits, Book Signings
Museums, Galleries, Schools, Retreats, Camps, Hospitals, Festivals, Weddings, Private & Corporate Parties
Developed a henna photography series
Authored a Henna Art Textbook
Reality Ministries Caregiver Retreat 2023-2024
Soul City International Roots Festival, Soul City, NC, 2024
Centerfest, Durham, NC 2018-Current
Alta Davis Grand Opening, Morrisville, NC, 2022-2023
Alta Wren Diwali Celebration, Cary, NC 2022-2023
Juneteenth, Carrboro/Chapel Hill, NC 2021-Current
NCMA (North Carolina Museum of Art) 2022
Duke Hospital, Durham, NC, 2023
Golden Belt, Durham, NC, 2022
Lost City Books, Washington, DC 2022
Warren County Culture Day, Norlina, NC 2022
Nnena Freelon Photoshoot, 2020
Ninth Street Festival, Durham, NC 2019
Annual Cary Kwanzaa Celebration 2018-2019
Durham 150: Henna History Exhibit & Lecture, 2019
World Market, World Fair Trade Day, Durham, NC 2018
Kids Family Resource BBQ, Durham, NC, 2018
International House of Wellness, Atlanta, GA, 2017
Brookland Art Space, Washington, DC, 2017
Black Genius Fest, Durham, 2016-2017
Bimbe Fest, Durham, NC, 2017-2023
Exotique: Boutique & Art Gallery, Durham, NC, 2017
Discovering Wellness, Durham, NC, 2017
Center for Herbs & Healing, Durham, NC, 2017
Fashion Week, Excell Style, Tulsa, OK, 2015
Belly Dance Instructor (2010-Current)
Pink Moon BellyDance
Teach weekly classes (youth & adult/beginner & intermediate), private lessons, performances, circles, festivals, retreats, camps, private & corporate parties/events
Developed Zen Shimmies & Belly Yoga Style
Creating & Managing: Lesson Plans, Scheduling, Correspondence with students & organizations, Securing Space, Maintaining Equipment, Ordering Supplies, Contracts, Payments, Fundraising
Holton Resource Center, Durham, NC 2024
GMMC Studios, Durham, NC 2022-2023
Exotique Gallery, Durham, NC 2021-2022
Bull City Yoga Festival, Durham, NC 2022
Goddard School of Raleigh 2019
Healing with CAARE, Durham, NC 2019
The Vault at the Palace, Durham, NC 2018
Director (2010-Current)
Rites of Passage Institute, Tulsa, OK & Durham, NC
Manage staff and student activities, as well as fulfilling role as instructor. Also, women wellness instructor; bengkung belly-binding artist, henna artist, bellydance instructor. Provides business digital services (i.e. website development, graphic designer, video editor)
Education Consultant/Master Teacher (2007-2016)
Blossom Childcare Center, Tulsa, OK
Day Schools Developmental Center, Tulsa, OK
Peace Academy, Tulsa, OK
Divine Savior Holy Angels Hight School, Milwaukee, WI
Sister Clara Schools, Milwaukee, WI
Planned and implemented activities and programs for school age children. Arrange activity centers, provide positive guidance, and encourage self-initiated learning for ages newborn to 12 months. Created monthly newsletter for all infant/toddler rooms and preschools. Trained teachers on creating brain-based classroom environments, behavior management, & inclusive, anti-bullying, unbiased curriculums. Facilitate accreditation process. Taught 6-12 grade in Language Arts & Computer Skills.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Mama Afrika Fest Volunteer, Durham, NC, 2016-2017
Black August in the Park Volunteer, Durham, NC, 2016-2017
Church World Service, Refugee Transition Program, Durham, NC, 2017
Freedoms Drum, Sunday Art Bazaar, Durham, NC 2017
Play House Toy Store, Window Treatments, Story Time, Durham, NC, 2017
The Baby Brunch Club: Cultivating Palates, Tulsa, OK, 2015-2016
Pure Life Food Coop, Graphic Designer, Secretary, Tulsa, OK 2012-2016
PUBLICATIONS
Hennaglyphics: How to Henna
2022, Art Book
Fatinah & The Gold Adornments
2015, Urban Novel
Rites of Passage Meal Treasury
2013, Cookbook
The gluten-free, dairy-free family flexitarian cook collection.
TRAVEL RESEARCH
Creating Henna Applicators & Symbolism
Lahore, Pakistan 2004
Henna Taping , Terping, & Symbolism
Gambia, Senegal 2001
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, Access)
Adobe Creative Cloud
(Photoshop, Indesign,
Illustrator, Premier Pro)
WORKSHOPS
Moontracking, 2017-Present
Wrap Stars: Headwrapping Workshop
Lexis Nexis, Raleigh, NC 2020
Freedom’s Drum, Durham, NC, 2017
Milwaukee, WI, 2016
L & C Hair Designers
Down 2 Earth Hair
Salon, Tulsa, OK, 2013-2015
Kitchen Cosmetics: DIY Cosmetics
Freedrom’s Drum, Durham, NC 2017
The Yoniverse: Womb Wellness Workshop
Durham, NC 2017-Present
Milwaukee, WI 2016
Tulsa, OK 2010-2015
Kombucha 101
Durham, NC 2017-2019
Milwaukee, WI 2016
Tulsa, OK 2010-2015
Conscious Camp: School Agers Spring Break Camp
Tulsa, OK 2016
EDUCATION
Secrets Kept in Nature
Ancient Indigenous Birth Work Class
Durham, NC, 2024
Dr. Llaila O. Afrika
Certified Holistic Nutritional Counselor Class
Tulsa, OK, 2015
Pryor Learning Solutions
Photoshop Workshop, Tulsa, OK, 2010
Tulsa Community College
Child Development Associates Credential,
Certificate of Mastery
Summer 2007-2009
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor of Science, Sociology,
20 Education Credits
Minor Race & Ethnic Studies August 2002
