On behalf of the Diversity Committee of Staff Council at DePaul University, please accept our heartfelt appreciation and thanks for making our annual Cultural Heritage Day a huge success. We look forward to working with you in the future. Have a safe trip! - DePaul University

Just wanted to thank you for letting us feature you as part of the GSB's International Night'08 and for the wonderful performance by the students. - Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business

I was very impressed with your students’ incredible performance! - Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia

Thank you for your generous donation to the 10th Annual Benefit Gala. Your gift will enable us to raise proceeds to support both of our campuses as we recruit excellent educators, engage in initiatives that will further students’ academic, social and emotional development and provide programs that prepare our student for successful college and professional careers. Valerie Warnsby – Perspectives Charter Schools

Taj, your workshops were extremely popular with the students.  Their enthusiasm for global awareness was also sparked by writing letters to Africa for the Final Feliz campaign. We look forward to your return. - North Shore Country Day School

Thank you doesn’t begin to express the depth of our gratitude for your generosity. On behalf of Safer foundation and our volunteers, thank you for your support. Phyllis Barker – Safer Foundation

"Shimmymom dance for the childbearing year is yet another unique offering from the diversely talented ms. taj" - 190 N. - ABC television

"When Taj returned from India, we were delighted to have the students exposed to the benefits of starting a yoga practice as they prepare for adulthood" - University of Chicago Laboratory School

"Miss Taj is the featured celebrity guest and will give lessons in the sensuous art of bellydance". - Metromix - best bets

"You must have real talent to shake like that."   - NBC Morning News

"Wow, what a great segment!" - ABC Morning News

"The president declared America in a national fitness crisis.  We immediately aired Taj live in the studio teaching her signature technique to encourage Americans to have fun as they get fit."   - WGN Morning News

"An egyptian bellydancer with a wonderful personality to match" - Fox Morning News

"My new friend Taj showed me why I should love my new womanly curves" - NBC News

"I asked Taj if she needed music to dance and her reply was " I got the music in me" - CBS Morning News

"The production Taj presented was powerful enough to rock a crowd of thousands. It can't be beat" - Mayor's office of Special Events

"Honor the universe, honer the earth and honor yourself, " she urged" - Chicago Sun-Times

"Fantastic Presentation!" - University of Chicago

We invited Taj to Team with Master Guo in the innagural sunrise workout at Mellenium Park. The Tai Chi demonstration was amazingly powerful. A testiment to her commitment to holistic health." - Mayor's office of Special Events

"For the new marketing direction of the Popular NFL " Blitz Pro" video game, we were looking for something special. When Taj began to move, we knew we had our cheerleader for the half time show. She Understood our mission and was as excited as we were about the process of Motion Capture. "   - Midway Sports

"Our benefit concert "Flamenco Passion" featured the international gentle man of dance Antonio Vargas, whose movie credits include Mission Impossible II and Strictly Ballroom.  As our finale, Taj introduced our industry to an untapped resource of dance creativity".-Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Fundraiser

"Known for our magical atmosphere, we have invited Taj back for outstanding performance." - Foundation Room

"The masterpiece that you created for our show reflects the dept h and sensitivity of a true artist" - One World Dance Theatre

"You were mesmerizing and the children loved you"!  Thank you for making our opening so special."  -The Children's International Film Festival

"Taj has natural charisma in front of the camera.  Our production company was honored to launch a television special based on the new style of dance she created."   -Health and Lifestyles Weekly

"We were so impressed with our shoot with Taj that we decided to air the show during sweeps"  -Judge Mathis Television Show

"This was the first performance of it's kind on our stage and Taj enlightened us to the historical significance of this art form".  -The DuSable Museum

"We are known worldwide for our exceptional service, state of-the-art equipment and tireless quest to improve programs and services.  We were honored to have Taj instruct in her area of expertise". -EastBank Club

"We have many accolades behind our name, but working with Ms. Taj was a truly artistically enriching experience.  We will collaborate again". -Frank Carouso Orchestra

"Fun, fun fun.  Our clientele were blown away.  Taj's performance fueled the energy of the crowd and every one was smiling and dancing". -Match Net

"As an exclusive club we take pride in offering the best to our clientele.  Taj'a performance for a private function was our first experience with this art form as entertainment.  We lool forward to having her on future venues"  -The Arts Club Chicago

"The well thought demonstration Taj presented to our six grade social studies class was historically rich and interesting.  We knew the kids would love her!" -Sawyer School

"A great performance, we were looking through the lens in awe".  -Elimidate Television Show 

"Our national event is a series of brief exchanges that are intense and consuming.  In contrast, it was like having our own private strolling Cirque Du Soleil". -Fast Dater

"We invited Taj to orchestrate the new year's countdown in a dramatic performance at our theatre space.  People are still talking about how incredible it was". -Collaboraction Theatre Co.

"The mystic of Taj's dancing added to the allure of our masquerade ball"  -Le Passage

"We were delighted by how Taj gave unconditionally in her performance.  It was a special addition to the corporate holiday function we hosted"  -Vivo

" We trusted a referral and hired Taj for a National event with a key client sponsor.  We are delighted that she is now part of our incredible talents."  -U.S. Marketing and Promotions

"You can feel the passion and love she expresses through her art, it truly made our wedding come alive"  -Chicago Historical Society

"Taj, whose flexibility, grace and muscles are a testament to just how fit a bellydancer can be"  -Chicago Tribune

"The unique contemporary expression of this ancient dance complements our vision"  -Tizi Melloul

"A very talented performer, bringing polished professionalism to each session"  -The Event Masters

"A real crowd pleaser that hypnotizes the audience and leaves them thoroughly entertained"  -Funky Buddha

"Taj's dancing was a shining light in her troupe, we noticed and invited her to perform solo"  -Kan Zaman

"Taj has earned the opportunity to be our featured Bellydance Instructor.  Her dynamic background and creative teaching techniques keep her busy introducing innovative ideas for an ancient art"  -Belle Plaine Studio

"We have always appreciated the volunteer work that Taj does so unselfishly, but we were amazed at her level of artistic ability" 
-Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization

"I credit bellydance for the easy labor and delivery of my child.  I stood in a shower for four hours at Illinois Masonic Hospital and pushed him out in four contractions"  -Advanced Student

"Our charity benefits featured Grammy award winning Diane Reeves in concert and Taj's dancing created a beautiful contrast in this special evening". -Pheonix 2000

"Everyone was excited to hear that Taj would perform again for our theatre company benefit. She has long been considered part of our family".  -Wing & Grove Theatre Company  

"We were so impressed with Taj's performance on New Year's eve that we hope that we can make it a tradition". -Marché

"Miss Taj 's style of dance thinks outside of the box, paramount to any bellydance I've ever seen." -365fetish.com

"This collaboration of international artists yielded the first of it's kind.  Mindfield presents MFX1, as experimental arena installation 600 sensor dance floor that reads human presence, duration and rhythmic behavior.  We were honored to have Taj as our first dance performance.  Her use of movement was significant in the development of our technology". -MFX1

"An excellent instructor. She has a special way of connecting with people that stands out" -Equinox Gym

"Taj is the life of the Party from Damascus!!" -WHPK Radio

Additional Performance Experience- Bally Corporation, Dearborn Financial, The Parthenon, Nordstroms, Read My Hips, Fourth World Artisan, Chicago Cable Television, Annoyance Theatre, Baliwick Reparatory Theatre, Green light Performance Theatre, Black Market Chicago, La Grange Park Festival, Chicago Holiday Sports Festival, Spot 6, Crunch, Digable Planets, Micheal Sneed, Tricky, Deta Von Teese, The Cellar, Patrick & James-North Shore, Black Entertainment Television, (BET), Spy Bar, Black Market Chicago, Harpo Studios, Hyde Park Herald, Dewes Mansion, Navy Pier, Federal Occupational Health, Ancient Echos,WYCC -PBS Television, Def Jam/Island Records, including program development for the Boys & Girls Club of America™and many more....