Rafia Rasu
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Rafia Rasu

Associate professor
School of Pharmacy

When Rasu was six, her mother enrolled her in one of the most prestigious dance schools in Bangladesh. Eight years later, she graduated as an expert in Manupuri, a classical Indian dance and became one of Bangladesh’s leading teachers and performers. Today, she teaches once a week at Kansas City’s City in Motion Dance Theater. She says teaching dance helps rejuvenate her body and mind. “Similar to my academic research, I need to be creative when I choreograph, which is inspiring and rewarding.”

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