About

Amirah Sackett is a globally renowned hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and educator who passionately explores her Muslim American identity through the fusion of hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. Achieving viral fame through features on prominent platforms such as POPSUGAR Celebrity, The Huffington Post, AJ+, and Upworthy, she has garnered international recognition for her innovative work. Notably, Amirah was honored as one of "17 Muslim American Women Who Made America Great in 2016" by The Huffington Post. Her influence extends beyond performance, as she has shared her insights as a TED speaker, guest lecturer at Harvard University, and cultural diplomat with the U.S. State Department in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Kuwait, and Romania. Amirah proudly represented the United States as a cultural performer at the Expo 2020 Dubai, the S.W.A.N.A. region's inaugural World's Fair in the United Arab Emirates. Based in Chicago, she remains committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and empowering emerging talents to utilize hip-hop culture as a catalyst for positive social change and inspiration.

My Performances

Qadr performed at Shangri La in Honolulu

Qadar (Arabic: قدر‎, transliterated qadar, meaning “fate”) is the concept of divine destiny in Islam. This concept applies to many situations in life including that of romantic love. Often we stay at a closed door knocking, when another one is open for us. This solo uses the vocals of Denver artist, Aja Black (The Reminders), and her cover of Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain”, poetry of 13th century Islamic scholar and poet, Rumi, and the sound design abilities of Chicago DJ and musician, Nevin Hersch.

Love Embraces All

“Love Embraces All” was inspired by the poem “The Alchemy of Love” by Rumi. Through the poetry of the 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi, interpreted by Aja Black (The Reminders) and with original sound design by Chicago DJ Nevin Hersch, Amirah’s solo work explores the barriers we create within ourselves and the walls that others build around us.

Amirah Sackett Dancing To "MAHBOUBI - محبوبي" By Imen Mehrzi

A beautiful setting in Monastir, Tunisia and a beautiful song inspired Amirah to create this freestyle dance. Filmed by Tunisian film maker Ahmed Zaghbouni, with assistance by Sarra Zaghbouni.

Performing at The Kennedy Center, Millenium Stage with Sunken Cages, dragonchild, & Faraway Ghost

A collaboration between Sunken Cages, dragonchild, & Faraway Ghost. Millennium Stage - The Kennedy Center. April 4, 2024.

Beatbox Meets Popping

Amirah Sackett and Ahmed Zaghbouni aka MR MiC join forces to bring a fun and energetic performance entitled “BeatBox MEETS Popping’. Their performance at Lied Center of Kansas in October 2020.

Short Dance Films

View these excerpts from short dance film projects made in collaboration with filmmaker Ahmed Zaghbouni and artists.

TEDx Talk

Finding Peace Through Islam and Hip-Hop

In 2016, Amirah was honored to be selected to give a Tedx talk in New Hampshire.

In your light, I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art. - RUMI