Thread: Our Condolences to Fahtiem

The Bhuz team and our entire community would like to express our deepest condolences to our friend Fahtiem, who sadly lost her beloved husband recently.

Fahtiem, you are in our thoughts. Sending you love and hugs!

Oh how sad! Fahtiem will be in my thoughts. Thank you Rosey for letting us know.

So sorry to hear that! She's in my thoughts.

Oh, my gosh. My deepest condolences to Fahtiem. So terribly sorry for your loss, dear lady.

I've only met her once but she was warm, maternal, and kind to me. She's a real class act. I am terribly sorry to hear of her loss.

Oh dear! I am so sad to hear this. Fahtiem is one of the most warm and generous people I know, though I only know her slightly. Her departed husband had to have been one lucky dude to have had the blessing of such a beautiful, talented, and lovely woman at his side. Since like attracts like, I can only imagine what a fellow he must have been. Fahtiem, my heart goes out to you. Peace and blessings.

I've never met or studied with Fahtiem, but I'm familiar with her work (and IIRC our Zorba thinks very highly of her, so she must be lovely!)

My heart goes out to her, what a terrible loss.

My very deepest condolences to Fahtiem, who has inspired so many.

I'm so sorry to hear that - I hope it's some small measure of comfort to know that so many are thinking of her at such a difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest condolences to a legendary dancer in our community.

So very sorry to hear this. I have never met Fahtiem either, but I know what an inspiration she is to so many. My deepest condolences.

Originally Posted by Lauren_

Zorba thinks very highly of her...

I do indeed. I can NOT begin to say enough good about her, starting with heartfelt agreement with Ozma's observation that she is a "class act". She is also one of about 3 or 4 dancers whose dancing I'd use the word "exquisite" to describe.

Does anyone know what happened? I saw her at Rakkasah and there was no hint of a problem at that time (not that she'd broadcast anything anyway).

I shot her a condolence email - I hope she's OK...

I have not met Fahtiem, but she's been on my "teacher wish list" almost since I started this dance form. I am very sorry to hear of her loss. I am sure that her husband knew of the magnitude of her love, and I hope that Fahtiem feels love from the dance community at this time.

Originally Posted by zorba

I do indeed. I can NOT begin to say enough good about her, starting with heartfelt agreement with Ozma's observation that she is a "class act". She is also one of about 3 or 4 dancers whose dancing I'd use the word "exquisite" to describe.

Does anyone know what happened? I saw her at Rakkasah and there was no hint of a problem at that time (not that she'd broadcast anything anyway).

I shot her a condolence email - I hope she's OK...

She wrote in a Chronicles article last year that he had a change in health.

She is warm, and wonderful, and someone that everyone should study with. I have had the honor of studying with her for a total of three days, and each one was FULL of elegance, beauty, and grace. From the moment the music starts, from the first move of the warmup to the moments the students depart for the day, every second is spent showing the student how to be beautifully commanding of the stage. Not a moment is wasted on anything frivolous. Everyone will comment that they want to keep her and study with her more. I know I am gushing, but she has this way of teaching that speaks to every style of learning: via explanation, visualization, feeling the movement, sounding your way through it . . . this won't make sense until you study with her; but, studying with her is like being suddenly transported to an etherial place where everyone is full of previously untapped grace that only she can tease out of you.

As a disclaimer, I was part of a troupe that sponsored her late last year. So, I am biased.

And, she is just as wonderful, warm, and darned funny outside of the classroom as inside.

Her dear husband must have been just as wonderful, because Fahtiem is everything I described and more. My thoughts are with her.

So sorry to hear this. I've never met her but seen her dance several times, very inspirational. My deepest sympathies.

So sorry to hear this. It's very hard to loose your soul-mate. <3

Lots and Lots of prayers to you!

He was a wonderful man. Gracious, kind and supportive of his lovely wife. Thoughts and prayers go out to Fahtiem and her family.

The first time I met Fahtiem's husband, he opened the door to their lovely, immaculate home and said, "She will be with you soon, you can wait in the studio." His eyes shone when he said "she" and it was obvious how much respect he had for her and her art.

Originally Posted by sabrinabellydancer

He was a wonderful man. Gracious, kind and supportive of his lovely wife. Thoughts and prayers go out to Fahtiem and her family.

The first time I met Fahtiem's husband, he opened the door to their lovely, immaculate home and said, "She will be with you soon, you can wait in the studio." His eyes shone when he said "she" and it was obvious how much respect he had for her and her art.

This description does indeed describe a wonderful man.

My condolences to Fahtiem and family.

Deborah

Oh that is so very sad. I've taken several workshops from her. She's such a great teacher, incredible dancer, and a super sweet lady.

I'm so sad to hear about that....

I am so sorry to hear this news.

I was fortunate to study with her about 4 years ago here in Raleigh NC.

While I never met her husband, I can only imagine he was as wonderful as she is.

My deepest sympathies to her on her loss.

I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to Fahteim and family.

I'm sorry I missed this, but it's never too late to add a condolence, is it?

I'm so sorry. ,

Azeeza

Yes this is so sad and very sorry for this.

Originally Posted by Rosey

The Bhuz team and our entire community would like to express our deepest condolences to our friend Fahtiem, who sadly lost her beloved husband recently.

Fahtiem, you are in our thoughts. Sending you love and hugs!

How sad. :(