Events

Performances, workshops and events coming soon...

Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April 2010	Jewel of Yorkshire *Saltaire, Yorkshire* Undoubtedly one of the best bellydance weekenders out there, JoY retains an intimate, friendly atmosphere with top quality teachers. This time JoY has plenty of amazing teachers on offer as always, but also hosts the very first Jewel of Yorkshire dance competition in aid of Just Because. Check out www.jewelofyorkshire.co.uk for details.
Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd May 2010	Farida's Ford Residential Ford Castle, nr Berwick, Northumberland The Ford Castle Residential is a hugely popular, fun, relaxed and informal bellydance weekend. Held in the fabulous environment of a castle set in the beautiful Northumberland countryside, it is a real escape and an opportunity to immerse yourself in bellydance for the weekend! It is one of the friendliest events out there, with classes at all levels, ranging from serious to fun and frivolous classes. There are also opportunities to perform, a show and an opportunity to dress up in your finest for the Saturday night party. Places are limited, so get your place booked soon! This year Claire is teaching a number of workshops, including on musicality and fan and veil choreographies. As part of the choreographies we will be looking at body lines and dramatic impact! Check out www.faridadance.com for details or to book.
Saturday 15th May and Sunday 16th May 2010	Workshops with Josephine Wise *Newcastle and Hartlepool* Josephine Wise is one of the most established teachers in the UK. She founded the JWAAD teacher training course and is one of the leading exponents of Egyptian dance. Josephine has inspired many dancers and was one of Kay’s early inspirations and her mentor for many years. Josephine is a friendly, knowledgeable & accessible teacher and a fabulous performer. WORKSHOPS IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Workshop 1 Open Level The art of Takasim Saturday 1.30- 3.30pm An in depth look at the solo instrumental sections within the music and how to respond to them effectively. Informative session- you can take something away from it whatever your level. This is not about technique but understanding and responding to the music. Workshop 2 Intermediate Graceful Arabesques Saturday 3.45-5.30pm The technique behind arabesques , different variations, arms and postures. Josephine will go onto look at how they can connect moves and enhance sequences. Something to take away and add to your toolbox. WORKSHOP IN HARTLEPOOL Workshop 3 Open level Arabic Funk Sunday 11am- 1pm High energy, great fun. This workshop explores different styles of Arabic pop adding in some African & Hispanic hip moves to reflect the music. £15 per workshop, £25 for two, £30 for all three For more details or to book online check out www.faridadance.com
Saturday 10th July 2010	Hafla and Workshops hosted by Tarab Dance Company *St John's Church Hall, Grainger Street, Newcastle NE1 5JG* The Tarab Dance Company (www.tarabdance.com) are currently working on a fantastic new show for 2011, and in order to raise some funds to help make it really spectacular, are hosting a number of events around the UK. These start here in Newcastle this July! Workshops A fantastic opportunity to study with some of the Tarab dancers. Sabrina and Anna are fabulous dancers, great teachers and really lovely ladies, and will be here to teach some workshops on subjects we don't get the chance to have a go at often around Newcastle! Both workshops are Open Level. This means that they're suitable for all, and will offer something for everyone. *Workshop 1: Introduction to Khaleegi with Sabrina Owen* *1pm - 2.30pm* Learn the sounds and movements from the Gulf regions. An infectious, fun and high energy dance guaranteed to make you smile. *Workshop 2: Bellyton with Anna Bisco* *2.45pm - 4.15pm* A fun and funky high energy fusion workshop blending Reggaeton and Belly Dance moves, including both technique and choreography. Some experience of basic belly dance moves helpful but not essential. Workshops are a great value price of £12 each, or £20 if you book to attend both workshops. Click here for a booking form. End of Term Hafla 7pm - 10.30pm The end of term party, or hafla, is always a great night out giving you the chance to show of what you've been learning, watch some great performances, shop till you drop, win a prize or two and have a good old boogie. Some of the Tarab Dance Company will be performing ... perhaps a teaser for Tarab's new show! Bring your own refreshments. Haflas always sell out very quickly, and this is a SMALL and intimate venue, so get your tickets quickly to avoid disappointment! Tickets are £5 each, available from classes, or contact Claire to check availability of remaining tickets.
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th July 2010	Gothla UK, Leicester A weekend of bellydancing on the dark side. This hugely popular event is back by popular demand, featuring the North East's very own Her Royal Hellness Mistress Lucretia. Enjoy a weekend of dance, performance and shopping with a gothic twist. For more details check out www.gothla.co.uk
Saturday 21st August 2010	Walk Like an Egyptian NorthEast Sunderland to South Shields We had such good fun at last years inaugural Walk Like an Egyptian NorthEast, that we'ver decided to do it all over again! Why not join us in your spangly, jangly bellydance gear (and hiking boots!) for the 10 mile walk from Sunderland to South Shields along the beautiful coastline? You can find a map of the route here. Not only will you have great fun but we'll also hopefully be raising lots of money for breast cancer charity Just Because (www.justbecause.org.uk)! Last year we raised just under £900 - can you help us beat that this year? We'll start the walk soon after 10am, and should finish mid afternoon, depending on how fast our legs work! We will stop for a picnic lunch half way at the National Trust's Souter Lighthouse property. If you don't fancy the whole walk, why not join us for either the morning or afternoon? Or, if you or your other half fancies stewarding rather than doing the whole walk, volunteers will be very welcome! To register for the walk, or if you have any queries about the day, please e-mail Claire at bellydance@clairedances.co.uk If you can't join us, why not join the original WLAE with the lovely Leeds bunch on Saturday 7th August? They walk every year between Leeds and Saltaire and are a very friendly crowd! Contact janec2dance@btinternet.com for details. ... and the great news is that WLAE's are spreading! Vanessa is also running the first WLAE in Hartlepool this year on Saturday 14th August.... if you'd like to join her contact her on 07773 365055 or at vanessa@vanessabellydancer.co.uk

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