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Iraqi Events

September 3rd, 2010

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Fantasia Festival

September 3rd, 2010

Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance
Fantasia Festival
11th-12th December 2010

Discovering Talent!
Promoting Stars Old & New!

 

A Unique Festival!
This year’s Fantasia again offers you workshops with international teachers, including some of your favourites, as well as teachers new the UK, plus British teachers offering a huge
variety of different and unusual styles.  We recommend our wonderful Saturday night show
for the latest in performance expertise and thrilling dancing!

 

Visiting Stars & Beloved Stars!
 We are delighted to welcome teachers from Poland, Germany, Greece, Chile/Palestine,
the Czech Republic, the USA, Spain, Ireland, Wales and, of course, England.
All are famous in their own countries and counties, and several will be
teaching and performing in the UK for the first time.
Huge Variety!
 This year’s programme of workshops has a truly amazing variety of subjects, with everything from Drum Solos to Andalucian, Gypsy, African Fusion, Indian Fusion, Tsiftetelli, Hula, Fan Veils, Wings, Dark Cabaret, Barefoot Flamenco, and even ‘Steam Punk Neo Victorian’!
How could you possibly miss that!
There are more but we couldn’t fit them all in, so go to our website www.jwaad.com to see them all.
Saturday Night Show!
Don’t miss all our stars and their students performing the same styles they teach, in the Saturday night show.  This show is legendary for being the most innovative showcase in the UK!

Shopping!
Remember to allow time for shopping in our wonderful Souk, which offers a
fantastic selection of dancewear, music and accessories.
You can buy everything you need for class or performance!
Feedback from Fantasia 2009:  “What a choice of workshops, I wanted to try them all” …
“I had a lovely time!” … “I’ve made so many friends there” … “It just gets better every year!” …
“I bought too many things in the Souk – again!” …
“I sent my partner sightseeing in London while I danced.  Perfect!”


You can see the timetable and book online on our website:
www.jwaad.com

To receive a timetable please click the link on our website or email:  fantasia@jwaad.com
or send sae to:  Fantasia, 2 Jubilee Road, St George, Bristol  BS5 8HZ
Enquiries or to book by phone please call:  +44 (0) 7531 357 846

Healing for your Body, Mind, Heart & Soul

September 2nd, 2010

Angelic Greetings

~*~

You are invited to an amazing experience of ‘Angel Healing’ on Saturday 4th September 2010

During the day we will focus on changing anything that is not working in your life, especially love relationships, career, abundance & life purpose

There will be healing for your Body, Mind, Heart & Soul and Develop your intuition & connecting to your Angel

We will begin at 11.00am – 4.30pm, and the cost for the day is £50.00,

Venue: Cockfosters, Barnet EN4 9ND

~*~

 * Please contact me if you are interested in attending *

Pass the message on: Change a friends life by introducing them to the Angels!
(£10 discount for coming with a friend)
All my Love & Best Wishes
Sabi Hilmi

**
Call now: 07921 540 958

http://www.purely-angels.com

Tribal Bellydance Classes

September 2nd, 2010

8 September – 13 October – Elemental Movement* @ the Urdang Academy (6:30-8:00pm) – Register now!
*All new students must register for Elemental Movement before attending other courses!
8 September – 13 October – Pure Drills @ the Urdang Academy (8:00-9:30pm) – Register now!
9 September – 14 October – Combinations & Experimentation @ the Urdang Academy (6:30-8:00pm) – Register now!
Full details below…


8 September – 13 October: Tribal Fusion Elemental Movement @ Urdang Academy
Wednesday nights, 6:30pm-8:00pm; 6-Week Course £60, Drop-in £12 (if space allows–this class consistently sells out, so drop-in attendance may not be possible) – To register, click HERE.
Aimed at the beginner or the more advanced dancer wishing to revisit and strengthen elementals, this course goes back to basics: over six weeks, we will become acquainted with the conditioning required to build the body for tribal fusion movement, and also be introduced to drills for building muscle memory of the fundamental movements. All new students must register for Elemental Movements before doing other courses.
By the end of the course, dancers will be acquainted with the basic components of the tribal fusion movement vocabulary, and will also have some practice integrating them into combinations. This class will involve yoga- and pilates-based conditioning, so come dressed to move and bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat.


8 September – 13 October: Pure Drills @ Urdang Academy
Wednesday nights, 8:00pm-9:30pm; 6-Week Course £60, Drop-in £12 – To register, click HERE.
For students who have completed the Elemental Movement course, it’s time to practice the tribal fusion movement vocabulary to build a solid foundation in muscle memory.
This is a vigorous class is for nailing down the essentials, and polishing them through practice until they shine. Pure Drills focuses on the basics: Undulations, taxims, mayas, chest figure-8s, arms, umis, chest circles, etc. This is a chance to put the ideas for good technique into action, carrying the information from the Elemental Movement over into a regular focused practice.
This class will involve yoga- and pilates-based conditioning, so come dressed to move and bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat.


9 September – 14 October: Combinations & Experimentation @ Urdang Academy
Thursday nights, 6:30pm-8:00pm; 6-Week Course £60, Drop-in £12 – To register, click HERE.
Aimed at the dancer familiar with tribal fusion, this class is intended for students who have completed the Elemental Movement and Pure Drills courses, and are seeking to expand their range of movement in the tribal fusion vocabulary and gain a sense of how movements work together.
Over six weeks, we will put technique into practice–honing moves through drills designed to get you improvising and building combinations for dance. Each class will deal with a handful of moves and ideas in detail, and through these we will explore concepts essential to constructing one’s own choreography, such as musicality, transferring movement, and fluidity in improvisation.
Classes may be taken as a course, or on a drop-in basis, though there are ongoing projects within the course from week to week. This class will involve yoga- and pilates-based conditioning, so come dressed to move and bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat.
That’s all for now! I hope all is well with you, and if you need more information, get in touch!
Kim
www.kimberlymackoy.com

Middle Eastern drum group sessions

September 2nd, 2010

Hello, hope you all had a great summer time!

I am planning to organise a beg/intermediate frame drum lesson a week as well as a darbuka lesson a week from 27th Sept for 12 weeks.

Monday (frame drum) and Wednesday (darbuka) evenings (6:30-8pm). If you think these days are not good for you
I could try and arrange something for Tuesday eve or Saturday in the mornings (11-12:30 and 1:30- 3pm) also but this last one is still tricky for me.

Fees for each would cost £145 for the whole 12 weeks if you pay it up front or £90 or 6 weeks.

Lessons will include warm ups and body percussion to enhance body awareness, sense of timing, rhythm and co-ordination. We will also listen to lots of
Middle Eastern and Balkan music and eventually try to learn to play the rhythms of some tunes. Lots of calls and response in group activities and improvisation are going to be encouraged through out the sessions.

You would need to bring your own instrument. If you don’t have it let me know and we arrange something for you. I only have a limited
amount of drums. If you want to learn to play the Riq (Arabic tambourine), you would have to find one online cos it’s very difficult to find it in a shop in London.

Hope to hear from you soon so i can have a better notion of who can come and when, etc,

Bests,

Elizabeth
www.myspace.com/elizabethnott

www.nottas.co.uk

07852247775

5 weeks course for Turkish Oriental and Gypsie Romany

September 2nd, 2010

Here is my 5 weeks course for Turkish Oriental and Gypsie Romany .Here is the more info and link to book this event .
 Place: Hammersmith and West London College
            Performing Arts Faculty Dance studio Gliddon Road Hammersmith
             London W14 9BL
  Date:22nd, 29th Sept and 6th, 13th, 20th October
  Price: £ 45 for each course
  7pm – 8pmTurkish Gypsy Romani Dance
This course is designed for dancers who want to learn about Turkish Gypsy Romany dance technique, hip movements, steps and gestures from head to toe! You will also be introduced to and learn how to dance to the 9/8 rhythm which is commonly used in this dance. There will be elements of street style cabaret, drum solo as well as use of the tambourine! (Tambourines will be provided!) Lots of energy and attitude that will no doubt contribute to your Oriental dance skills!Open Level ,Drop in option 10 pound

8pm – 9pmTurkish Oriental Dance
Learn the drama, flair and grace of Turkish Oriental dance in Ozgens signature style! Focussing on hand, arm and hip movements, basic travelling steps and turns through learning choreography! Take this wonderful opportunity to learn with this master in Turkish dance, no doubt your overall dance and performance skills, that you can apply to any style, will develop considerably!Open Level ,Drop in option 10 pound


 To book that eveny vist Cynthia’s West London School of Oriental Dance: http://www.cynthiadance.com/westlondon.html
           
 GYPSIE  ROMANY WORKSHOP IN LONDON WITH OZGEN,SEPTEMBER 12TH

My next workshop is in London and its going to be on Sunday September 12th .I am going to teach a Turkish Gypsie Romany chorography.This workshop is good for dancers who want to improve their general understanding of Turkish Gypsie Romany dance technique,hip movements , steps and  learning dancing on the  special rythm of this dance (9/8 rythm)with  some bacis movements and gestures ,
              we going to work on  popular music piece called “Kara Gozlu Cingenem”.All levels are welcome to try …Fun,fast,expresive and energetic dance..

Some nice youtube link of this fun dance from Turkey :  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Wea4ebjtE
                                 date —————– Sunday September 12th                                  place         ———-Expressions Dance studio (Studio 2)                                  
                                                                                  Linton House
                                                                                  39-51 Highgate Road
                                                                                  London NW5 1RT(Kentish Town)                                 time           ——— 17.00-19.00
                                 price          ——— £25.00

for more info about how to get there please click on web site   http://www.expressionsstudios.com/
for booking this exciting workshop please contact me at ozgen@ozgen.co.uk or contact  me from my new web site www.ozgen.co.uk
or call 07957 167311,limited places avaliable.
Feel free to contact me for Private tuition .(maximum 2 people)
Please check the travel information on the day as sunday sometimes it can takes longer than expected.

all the best
www.ozgen.co.uk

Arabian Dance Theatre Presents – Unity in Diversity

September 2nd, 2010

Arabian Dance Theatre  Presents – Unity in Diversity

Unity in Diversity- A spectacular display of dance, music and drama from across the Arab world.  The Arabian Dance Theatre Company takes you on a journey through Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, Yemen, Algeria, Morocco, Palestine,Tunisia, Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

A unique and original dance production, a show not to be missed…

This year Arabian Dance Theatre brings a cast of over 16  male and female dancers to theatres in London and Bristol.
We will bring a huge variety of Arabic dances to the stage, some rarely seen here in UK including Algerian Rai, Algerian Chaoui dance, Moroccan Rai & Schikhatt,
Saudi Male Khaleeji, Syrian sufi whirling , Tunisian dance (Raqs al Juzur), Yemeni dance, Iraqi Qawliya, Emirati dance, Lebanese and Palestinian Debke
Egyptian beladi and shaabi,  and of course some belly dance.

Last year in 2009 Arabian Dance Theatre made the BBC Arabic news headlines with their show Ilham see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deqYWvCgjAI
“Arabian Dance Theatre Bringing Arabic Folk Dance to the world” BBC Arabic News
& this year we have been shortlisted for the British Arab Culture and Society Award 2010

www.arabiandancetheatre.com

Unity in Diversity -Tickets On Sale Now !

London

Fri 8th & Sat 9th October 2010
8-10 pm
@ Jacksons Lane 269 a Archway Road, London N6 5AA
Box Office 020 8341 4421
Book Online www.jacksonslane.org.uk
£17 on the door
£15 Advanced
£12 Concessions

(Last year our Saturday show sold out and we had to turn many dissapointed people away. Book early this year!)

Bristol

Sat 16th October 2010
7.30-9.30 pm
@ Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, Bristol, Avon, BS8 3LE
Box Office Open 24 hours 0844 870 0000
Book Online www.theticketsellers.co.uk
£15 Advanced
£12 Concessions
Tickets must be bought in advanced, not on sale on the door

West London School of Oriental Dance!

September 2nd, 2010

I am very pleased to announce the launch of
West London School of Oriental Dance!
Courses and workshops in Folkloric Dance, Classic and Modern Bellydance for all levels from absolute beginners to advanced levels in West London!
starting in
September 2010! BOOK NOW!

I am thrilled to say that we have some of the most highly qualified and professional international teachers that are coming to teach on a regular basis in West London.
As many of you know I am moving temporarliy to Sydney Australia, however I have organised for bellydance courses to continue at the studio!

I would like to welcome
RAZIA     OZGEN    ROXANA     EWA HORSFIELD   SHAFEEK IBRAHIM

Courses in:
* foundation beginners bellydance     * modern cabaret bellydance and technique 
* turkish gypsy romani   * turkish oriental belly dance * dance with zills (finger cymbols)      * drum solo course  * Egyptian folkloric dance  * modern Egyptian style bellydance * Egyptian baladi  * Classical style bellydance
* Learn to dance with the veil

For more information on course schedules, fee and bookings please visit the school website:http://www.cynthiadance.com/westlondon.html
or view the flyer attached

We also have a facebook fanpage “West London School of Oriental Dance”

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of Oriental Dance from teachers who have a very thorough knowledge, not only of technique, but the history and culture of the dance too!!
BOOKINGS FOR COURSES HAVE STARTED!! THERE WILL BE A LIMIT OF NUMBERS IN EACH CLASS SO BOOK SOON! YOU CAN REGISTER AND PAY VIA PAYPAL ON THE WEBSITE, HOWEVER IF YOU WISH TO PAY WITH CHEQUE, PLEASE EMAIL ME. All details are on the webiste!
Please pass this information on to all those that you think will be interested!

 

Cynthia
Professional Belly Dance Artist and Instructor
Founder and Director of West London School of Oriental Dance

Ph: 07960 427 687
www.cynthiadance.com

Anna Kemper Classes and Events

September 2nd, 2010

September 19 – October 10 (Sundays, time T.B.A.)
Special 4 week choreography course for Advanced dancers
By invitation only. Working in a small group on individual choreographies and group performance. Contact Anna for more details.
September 21 and 22 Tuesdays and Wednesday 7-8:30
New Advanced and Intermediate 7 week Bellydance Courses begin.
These are the final full 7 week courses before Winter Break!
September 27, Monday 7-8:30
Autumn Improvers 7 week Bellydance course begins!
Last improvers level course before March 2011
October 7, Thursday from 8pm
South London Arabian Nights!!!
Fabulous new event for everyone interested in Arabic dance and music. We are hosting a brand new, one-night-only evening of Arabic, Balkan, Gypsy and World music at the Fiesta Bar, 30 Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2.  Get your body moving with a short, social bellydance lesson for all followed by an open dance floor with Arabic and World Music DJs and bellydance performance. Drinks, snacks and way too much fun for a Thursday night…
8pm doors open
8:30 bellydance lesson
9:30 bellydancer
£5 entry
All proceeds benefit Anna’s studies this winter at the Suhaila Salimpour School in California. Come, bring your friends and show your support!
October 17, Sunday 4-6pm
Zill Choreography Workshop
Open to everyone with a good foundation in bellydance.
A fantastic choreography simple enough for Improver level dancers with optional finger cymbol patterns on top for more advanced dancers.
October 30, Saturday 3-5pm
Fabulous Drum Solo Workshop
Open to Intermediate level dancers up
Ooooooooooooooooo… this one is so much fun!! A drum solo choreography with a little comedic twist! A 2 part extravaganza, this is a challenging, precise piece open to all dancers from Intermediate level up.
October 31-November 28, Sundays, Time T.B.A.
Brixton Winter Hafla Rehearsals
November 9 and 10, Tuesday and Wednesday 7-8:30
Final Advanced and Intermediate level 4 week Bellydance courses begin.
£38/£34 advanced payment for 4 weeks. CLass bundles and drop-ins also accepted.

 

December 5, Sunday
BRIXTON WINTER HAFLA 2010!!!!
Come celebrate the end of the year the bellydance way!
Phew!!! And that’s everything!!

For further details and booking information for any of the above please visit our website
www.smallworldbellydance.com

Looking foward to seeing you soon!xA


Anna Kemper
Lead Teacher & Project Coordinator
The Small World Centre
www.smallworldbellydance.com
0798 411 4679

Advanced Students wanted for Rosa Orientale

September 2nd, 2010

I am currently in search of a couple of new troupe members to join Rosa Orientale.

If you have any advanced students that you think may want to dance within a troupe for events, please let me know.

They would need:

- to be attractive
- be good dancers
- be willing to attend rehearsals
- be willing to dance on stage at events such as weddings, corporate gigs.
- be willing to learn new choreographies
- be quick, dedicated learners


Thanks,

ReshmaRose

Belly Dance Agency
07866 758 741
www.reshmarose.com

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