The web site will shortly be changing to a new design. A list that reflects the listing in the magazine will appear on the new web site when it is launched. In the meantime if you are a member and you have an event you'd like listed please email the new web mistress - Afra al Kahira
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MADN AGM
Venue South Holland Centre, |
MADN
are delighted to be hosting international dance stars Beata & Horacio
for this year's AGM event! The weekend will feature a performance of
their wonderful new show - 'Talisman' and a series of workshops.
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For more information contact Anne
at anne@mosaicdance.org |
MADN Venues Workshops:
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Beata & Horacio are also visiting
Newcastle for a day of workshops and a performance of their new show
'Talisman'. This event is being co-sponsored by MADN.
workshops with Beata and Horacio |
For more information contact Nikki Livermore at nikki@mosaicdance.org |
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Members' Events - If you are a member of MADN and would like to publicise your Arabic Dance event on this page please email Afra with details and your membership number. We will endeavour to include as many member events as possible. |
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| 28th March to 30th March 2008 KASBAH 5 Starring Sadie of Denver! |
Sadie from Denver, will be visiting the UK for the first time and will be teaching and performing at " Kasbah 5" A weekend event hosted by Vivienne Radfar Sadie will be teaching Drum Solo Masterclass (Friday), Veil Bonding (Saturday) Shimmy Time (Saturday), Diva Within (Sunday) and Afro Brazilian Samba (Sunday) Additional workshops taught by Lynne Chapman (Tribal) Vivienne (Isis Wings), Guy Schalom (Tabla) Also KASBAH 5 EVENING PARTY / HAFLA For full details go to www.kismet-bellydance.com
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5th April Workshops & show with Sadie of Denver |
A day of workshops and an evening of dance with international dance star Sadie of Denver Workshops: Special prices available - early bird discounts and other offers More information and buy online at www.afraalkahira.com/sadie.htm or email: afra@afraalkahira.com Tel: 01237 424097 / 07980 287153 |
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| SUNDAY APRIL 13TH 2.30pm |
Belly Dance Spectacular at Stratford Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Charity fundraising show in aid of Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Featuring Miramar and two other Midlands based troupes, Ashiqui and Omerose. Bar, café and souk. Tickets available form Stratford Civic Hall 01789 207100, or Val 01608 663480.
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| 19th April |
"Oxford Bellydance Bonanza" at The Oxford Community School, Glanville Rd, Oxford, OX4 2AU. A day of dance and drumming with a large souk by Whirling Dervish, Simplyshimmy and Arielles Bazaar. Exciting dynamic Teachers from the South West including Helen Sleiman ,Jan Piggott, Michelle Pender, John Sleiman, Raheesha, Loreley Rice, Karen Bullen, Cost £25 for the whole day up to 4 workshops, or if you only want to attend 1, or 2, £10 per workshop!! contact Nikki on 01285 713411 or www.Nikkibellydance.co.uk
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18th to 20th April Sirocco Dance Festival Frome, Somerset |
Festival with workshops and performances in Frome Teachers include - Leila Haddad, Paulette Rees-Denis, Raksan, Beatrice Grognard, Hazel Kayes, Caroline Afifi, Karine Butchart and Wendy Buonaventura. More information - www.siroccofestival.org.uk
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| 26th April Haflah at Toddington Bedfordshire |
Charity Haflah in Toddington We are holding a Hafla to raise money for my son and his friends to travel to Tanzania to help with community projects there for a month next summer. It is to be held at Toddington Village Hall, Toddington, Beds (Junction 12 M1) on Saturday 26th April from 7.30 -11 with a light vegetarian supper & souk. If you wish to perform there are still slots available. Cost £7.50 a ticket £5 performers. Contact Sue Bollins "Suree" on 01525 874781 or email sue.bollins@ntlworld.com Or send cheques to 19 Alma Farm Road, Toddington Beds LU5 6BG with SAE payable to S Bollins |
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| 26th April Charity Haflah Billericay, Essex |
Charity Haflah - Billericay in aid of SCOPE, BOSP AND LITTLE HAVEN HOSPICE
7.30PM TO 11.00 PM
Tickets are £6.00 payable by audience and performers alike. If you would like to perform at our Hafla, I have 2 slots left for GROUPS ONLY.
Please e-mail Marie : aswan.marie@virgin.net or phone 01268 764152
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| MAY 3rd |
Sparkle Sale at 39 Selwyn Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. 10-2pm Sale of nearly new and sale Belly Dance wear, as well as accessories and jewellery. Book your own pitch or bring unwanted items to sell. For details contact Val 01608 663480, or Fiona 0121 456 3081.
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| 10th MAY |
‘Le Petit Souk’ at Shipston High School, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire. 10-5.30pm All day souk and Belly Dance workshops with leading Midlands teachers including Maria D’Silva, Melissa Abraham, Nikki Livermore, Lynne Chapman. Also photography sessions, fashion show and dance demos. For booking forms and details Val 01608 663480.
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| 11th May Workshops with Siouxsie Cooper Leicester |
Cane Workshop with Siouxsie Cooper. Learn present Cairo technique: Workshop One:
Beginners / Improvers - 10.30am to 1pm - £15.00 Contact Y
Mahdy - 0777 151 6057 |
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| 23rd MAY |
‘Eastern Promise’ at General Foods, Social Club, Banbury, Oxfordshire. Fundraising belly dance show for Project Peru, featuring local dancers from Banbury and the local area. 7.30pm For details and tickets Val 01608 663480
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| 31st May Hafla Billsmore Green, Solihull |
ASHIQUI of Solihull Present a HAFLA in aid of the Sunshine Project, a home for abandoned children in Luxor, Egypt - www.sunshineinternational.org.uk From 7.30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m. Land Rover Social Club, Billsmore Green, Solihull, B92 9LN If you have any queries please contact Rowena Davis on 07980 342602 or Alison Webster on 07738 058027. Email: ashiqui@blueyonder.co.uk The details and booking form are also on our troupe website http://www.ashiqui.co.uk
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| 1st June Workshop with Shafeek Birmingham |
ASHIQUI of Solihull present a workshop with Shafeek 1pm till 3 pm, at Fitness First, Unit 1 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2YB. Shafeek will be teaching a Modern Cairo Style workshop, open level. Workshop Ticket –£20 If you have any queries please contact Rowena Davis on 07980 342602 or Alison Webster on 07738 058027. Email: ashiqui@blueyonder.co.uk The details and booking form are also on our troupe website http://www.ashiqui.co.uk
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| 31st May to 1st June Midlands Arabic Dance Oriental Festival |
Maria D'Silva Presents: Midlands Arabic Dance Oriental Festival- with Randa Kamel as our Guest International Teacher & Performer & many more National & International Teachers. |
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| 20th JUNE |
Summer Hafla at Shipston High School, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire. 7pm - Hafla featuring star dancer Di Cox (Amaris), other guests and student performances. Madame Destiny will be reading cards and there will be a small souk. For details Val 01608 663480 |
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| 28th June |
‘Dramatic Veil’ workshop with Val Rainbow, 10-12am - Newbold Village hall, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire. Improver to intermediate level. £15 per person. To book contact Val 01608 663480 |
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5th & 6th July Workshops with Dondi Dahlin Norwich |
Dondi, Belly Dance Superstar from San Diego, California is coming to Norwich 5th and 6th July 2008. She will be teaching an energetic drum solo and a passionate veil dance on Saturday 5th July and the Zambra Mora Gypsy Dance on Sunday morning, taking place in the main dance studio of the Sportspark at the University of East Anglia, Norwich. Dondi is a wonderful dancer and fine teacher. On Saturday evening there will be a hafla with performances from Dondi and other dancers from around East Anglia at Norwich Girls School. DJ Ali Khatt will be playing the music. The workshops are suitable for people with at least six months dance experience. For full details please contact Jane Webster on 01603 898655 or email at: jane.webster@hipdrop.co.uk. Spaces are limited, so please apply as soon as you can. A ticket for three workshops and hafla costs £55.00. |
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| 10th JULY |
Introduction to Middle Eastern Drumming with Sid Revill and Val Rainbow 1-3.00pmNewbold Village Hall, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire. General level, bring a drum if you have one. £15 per person. To book contact Val 01608 663480.
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| 12th JULY |
Tai Chi for Belly Dancers workshop with Sid Revill, 10-12am - Newbold Village hall, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire. General level. £15 per person. To book contact Val 01608 663480 |
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| 12th JULY |
Belly Dance Jewellery Making workshop with Val Rainbow, 2-4.00pm - Newbold Village hall, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire. General level. £20 per person. To book contact Val 01608 663480.
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| 19th JULY |
Gypsy Belly Dance workshop with Val Rainbow 10-12am - Newbold Village Hall, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire. General level. £15 per person. To book contact Val 01608 663480.
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| 30th August |
‘Belly Dancer’ Choreography workshop with Val Rainbow 10-12amNewbold Village hall, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire. Improver to intermediate level. £15 per person. To book contact Val 01608 663480
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| 26th September Haflah - Leicester |
Haflah in Leicester with
Yvonne Mahdy (Afifi) International Performer/Teacher 8pm till 12 - Ayleston Leisure Centre, 2 Knighton Lane East, Leicester, in the Townsend Suite. Guest Drummer - John Sleiman Food included in the price - £15.00 adults Licensed Bar, Bazaar/Dancers Platform open to all. If you wish to perform, require more information/tickets etc. Please contact Yvonne Mahdy on 0777 151 6057 |
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| 25th & 26th October |
Tribal:Pura - with Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin - A weekend of pure ATS indulgence! Nine hours of training with the creator of American Tribal Style Bellydance and her exclusive partner, Megha Saturday evening hafla with buffet meal and performances. St Dunstan's School, Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Price: £150 - including all workshops and Saturday evening hafla and buffet. For details and booking please visit: www.tribeofkismet.co.uk/TribeofKismet-TribalPura.htm Or call Sarah on: 01702 543 523
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| 25th & 26th October Workshops with Raksan of Germany Salisbury |
Saturday 25th Ocober - Gypsy
Fantasy workshop with Raksan of Berlin, 11.00 - 3.00, (open level) The Livestock Market, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Contact: Sabine Dawson 01722 742 843 sabinedance@btinternet.com /www.raksan.de Sunday 26th Ocotber: Contemporary Oriental dance workshop with Raksan of Berlin, 11.00 am, interm. / advanced level, intensive dance training with a German Master Teacher, details to be confirmed . Salisbury, Wiltshire, Contact: Sabine Dawson 01722 742 843 sabinedance@btinternet.com / www.raksan.de |
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31st October to 2nd November Celebrating Dance Festival Toorak Hotel, Torquay |
Devon's leading dance festival with International Guest Stars - Master Teacher Morocco of New York and Dondi Dahlin of San Diego. For more information visit the web site - Celebrating Dance Festival |
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