Roquisha Townsend, a multi-talented professional dancer, master dance instructor and craftswoman of jewelry, hats, scarves and accessories lost her battle with kidney cancer on Wednesday October 7, 2015.  This beautiful and vivacious woman, who was also the Artistic Director of On Tap and creator of Roq's Creations was only 45.

Known by many of her students as Miss Roquisha, Roquisha taught and mentored hundreds of children in classical ballet, tap, jazz and West African dance techniques. Roquisha taught dance for Art of Ballet School of Dance, Dimensions Dance Theater's Rites of Passage Program, California Academy of Performing Arts and various other schools of dance. Children were drawn to her and loved her. She was well loved, respected and admired by all in the SF/East Bay artist community, as well as nationally and abroad. Roquisha was a caring and wise person. She touched the lives of many and  will be deeply missed.

Roquisha danced professionally with Dimensions Dance Theater, Art of Ballet Dance Company, Bantaba West African Dance Ensemble, and various choreographers. 

Unfortunately, due to her diagnosis, she was not able to obtain life insurance.. We are raising funds to ensure that Roquisha's final arrangements accord her the dignity and honor she deserves.