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Registration at St Dunstan's: From 7pm Friday and 9am-9.30am Saturday (late arrivals)
Other details at end of programme
Friday evening
19.00 bar, food court and dining area open.
SHOW TIME at 20.30 Gala Showcase.
22.00 to midnight: PARTY TIME - dance the night away.
| Saturday 3rd March 9.30 to 11.30 - Session One | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| True Tribal Basics & Tribal Combinations | Carolena | A1 | (Waiting list available: email majmadance@hotmail.co.uk) Using fun combinations, Carolena and Megha will breakdown several basic movements and their correct technique from the Tribal vocabulary. You’ll walk away with mini-choreographies you can plug into your dance and effective set-ups for some of the faster moving steps and turns. Bring finger cymbals. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Drum Solo with a Difference - Unique Tabla: with Veil | Ava Fleming | A2 | Getting tired of sharp isolated drum solos where dancing is minimised? We will make the drum hum while we incorporate floor patterns and smooth accents with some popular and unique dancing combos. Bring a veil | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Egyptian Shabbi with Shafeek | Shafeek Ibrahim | A3 | Shafeek will teach this fun and modern dance style, a unique style for Egyptians! Learn how to use shaabi dance for the stage and in your belly dance performance to impress your audience. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Turkish Oriental Choreography | Ozgen | A4 | Dramatic and theatrical with great hand movement with Turkish steps patterns and style, learn an Oriental choreography with Turkish dance master Ozgen | Open | Only 3 Left |
| Nubian Dance | Nawarra | A5 | This regional folk dance is performed by the Nubians who live in southern Egypt, North Sudan. It's different from most of the dances we learn as bellydancers, as it requires spinning, some foot stomps and clappings. It can be quite energetic but certainly fun. | Open | Only 3 Left |
| Creative Combination Play | Samantha Emanuel | A6 | Samantha is known for liquid mercury movement contrasted with sharp articulated isolations. In this class progress through her original and dynamic tribal fusion combinations. Group work is included to encourage you in creating and developing new movement combinations, supported by Samantha's various dance and theatre based concepts. Bring a yoga mat. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Modern Cairo Style | Tara Ibrahim | A7 | A dynamic approach to modern belly dance. Learn exciting combinations, footwork, turns, technique and body work all within a fun choreography. | Open | Only 2 Left |
| Classic VS Modern Lebanese BellyDance | Meena Gorgese | A8 | Discover the two distinct Lebanese dance styles and the connection between Classic Lebanese and Classic Egyptian. Class will include a short choreography of each style with a side by side comparison of each step and combo. (Emphasis on posture and weight changes/weight distribution for safety and proper execution of this particular style) | Open | Only 10 Left |
Saturday 11.30 to 12 noon is time to move to your next class and venue with a free shuttle bus leaving from St Dunstan's to the Town Hall and Tor Leisure Centre at approximately 11.40.
| Saturday 3rd March 12 noon to 13.30 - Session Two | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Liquid Gold | Ava Fleming | A10 | Melt your audience with fusion inspired combinations full of emotion and drama. Using Ava’s signature dance style and her favorite fusion music get ready for a truly unique experience in dancing. Expect to be pushed | Intermediate | SOLD OUT |
| Working the Stage | Shafeek Ibrahim | A11 | Learn how to get that extra wow factor in your performance. With technique, combinations and choreography Shafeek will help develop your on stage presentation, expression, musical interpretation and showmanship. A very useful workshop for all belly dancers that want to give more to their audience. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Earth-Water-Air-Fire: Dance alchemy! | Valerie Romanin | A12 | Learn how to translate the four elements into dance. This workshop is to be experienced as a journey through each element using movements of Barefoot Flamenco, Middle Eastern Dance and Gypsy dances. It aims to turn the diverse interpretations into a creative choreography. Bring comfortable clothes such as stretchy trousers or long skirt. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Algerian Dance | Nawarra | A13 | Linked to Ouled Nail women - the Berber tribe in Algeria whose women made money from their dance and selling their bodies- this workshop includes movements also used in Raqs Sharqi, such as shimmies, hip circles and drops. There is a strong Andalucian influence in the dance, particularly seen in the fiery hand movements | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Layer Cake | Samantha Emanuel | A14 | Samantha's favourite brain teaser session: The art of layering separate movements over one another. Definitely a drills focused class, we will slowly work our way up to layering elementary movements over one another whilst stationary and traveling. Strengthening techniques for key isolations included, honing muscle memory for that clean technique we all strive for. Bring a Yoga mat . | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
| Khaleeji - Technique & Choreography | Tara Ibrahim | A15 | Khaleeji is feminine and sensual dance from the Gulf. Tara will teach a modern approach to the dance, where you will learn beautiful headwork, footwork and hand movements. Tara has worked as a dancer in the Gulf and is very passionate about this style. She will teach both choreography and technique so you can feel confident to perform this dance in a way thats suits you. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| A Gift of Tradition - North Indian Classical Kathak | Anurekha Ghosh | A16 | Discover the classical tradition of North Indian Kathak dance which is a sublime blend of Persian and North Indian artistry. Anurekha will concentrate on hand and body movements, percussive footwork and gestural language used to narrate mythological stories from the Indian Sub-continent. | Open | Only 10 Left |
| ATS - Zils! | Carolena | A9 | (Waiting list available: email majmadance@hotmail.co.uk) Yes, you can play zils and dance at the same time! Learn the five basic Tribal Zil patterns (Basic RLR, Alternating RL, Military, Moroccan Six, Baladi). *Recommended but not mandatory: Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Arm Undulation, Bodywave, Hand Floreos, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos. Dancers without knowledge of the basic steps can drill finger cymbal patterns during the dance segment. | Open | SOLD OUT |
Saturday 13.30 to 15.00 lunchtime and the bazaar opens
13.30 to 14.35 rehearsal for the Shimmy On in St. Dunstan's studioFree shuttle bus leaves St Dunstan's to the Town Hall and Tor Leisure Centre at 14.40.
| Saturday 3rd March 15.00 to 16.30 - Session Three | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Something Old, New, Borrowed - Focus on Slow Moves | Carolena | A17 | (Waiting list available: email majmadance@hotmail.co.uk) Join Carolena and Megha as we explore new steps contributed by our Sister Studios, and a few by FCBD, including Dueling Duets. We'll look at the steps and combos through the "ATS filter" and you'll understand the artistry and logic of creating a new step. *Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos. What to Bring: Finger cymbals | Intermediate | SOLD OUT |
| Top 10 timeless shimmies | Ava Fleming | A18 | Explore the top ten timeless shimmies. From the golden era of belly dance to tribal fusion fun, know when, where and how to use them appropriately or combine them to make designer shimmies! | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Cabaret Romany dance with skirt: | Ozgen | A19 | Learn how to dance to the Turkish 9/8 rhythm and use your Spanish skirt . This dance is full of character with influence from Spanish dance to the Can Can. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Basic Hula | Raheesha | A20 | Having recently returned from studying in Hawaii, Raheesha will teach the underlying basic movements of the ai ha'a style of Hula, which is characterised by its deep knee bend stance. Sensuous and calming, this workshop will include a short choreography and information on the Hawaiian culture and meaning of gestures in the dance. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Duende! | Karine Butchart | A21 | Bring your dance completely alive by exploring movement in a new way. Using techniques from Butoh and Flamenco plus improvisation. This workshop will open up new ways of expression through dance. | Open | Only 10 Left |
| 1001 poses! | Tracey Jones | A22 | This workshop will focus on various ideas to help get the polish needed for professional performance. Ideally you should already have great layers and isolated moves. We will look at postural changes and and how this can totally affect the look and feel of a dance. Using energy and muscle control to make any pose become vibrant and alive. Get the best body line for you and build a portfolio of style to enhance your dance. | Intermediate | Only 4 Left |
| Contemporary Kathak Dance | Anurekha Ghosh | A23 | Drawing upon influences from classical Kathak, Sufism, Martial arts, Indian classical music, Western contemporary dance and music, Anaureka creates a dance which is spiritual, dynamic, pure, fresh, beautiful, personal, innovative and is still a blend of ‘tradition and modernity’. Don't miss the chance to study with this award-winning dancer and choreographer! | Open | Only 5 Left |
| Dancing to Live Music - Fogil Naghal | Carmen Jones | A24 | Folkloric in essence, this jolly little number has an earthy yet fun loving feel. Traditional Egyptian dance steps are combined to capture the spirit of the people of the countryside. Carmen will be joined by musicians Chas Whitaker and Maren Lueg. | Intermediate | Only 9 Left |
Saturday evening
16.30 Bar, food court and dining area open
SHOW TIME at 20.30 Gala Showcase
22.00 to midnight: PARTY TIME - dance the night away with live music and disco.
| Sunday 4th March 9.30 to 11.30 - Session Four | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Improvisational Choreography | Carolena | B1 | Incorporating the steps and variations in combinations, choreographies and improvisation as well as musical interpretation, finger cymbals, refinement of technique we’ll also look at partnering and group work with emphasis on communication between dancers. *Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos. Or be preceded by True Tribal Basics & Tribal Combinations. Bring finger cymbals. | Intermediate | SOLD OUT |
| Kuzu Kuzu | Ava Fleming | B2 | Fusing signature Ava with Tarkan is nothing but hot! This choreography is full of personality that is not for the faint at heart. With Ava’s layering technique and teaching style you learn both a choreography and a new technique to instill into your own personal style of dancing. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Tunisian Dance | Nawarra | B3 | Also known as Raqs Shaaibi, this very earthy folk dance style is all in the hips with a wonderful lifted posture and dancing on the toes, creating different variations with a great control of the hip twist on the beat. ( Ideal for tribal dancers) | Open | Only 4 Left |
| Travel with the Gypsies from Rajasthan | Anurekha Ghosh | B4 | Discover the folk dances of of the gypsies of Rajasthan and learn of their travels, with award winning dancer Anureka. Trace the journey of the gypsies through the Sind region through Persia and into Spain. Explore the folklore with Anurekha and the influences the journey had on dance. | Open | Only 1 Left |
| Choreography intermediate/advanced with Samantha Emanuel | Samantha Emanuel | B5 | Fast paced with plenty of humour, Samantha teaches an original choreography featuring spins, layering, retrograde and fancy footwork. We will discuss finer details regarding technique and musculature through short drills. Ooze self confidence and grace in a supportive environment, consider how best to use the stage and also develop tips and tricks to make your audience smile. | Intermediate/ Advanced | Only 5 Left |
| Bolly-belly Pop Choreography | Katie Holland | B6 | Join Katie for an energetic Bollywood style choreography and spice up your dancing with some grooves combining Bharatanatyam, bellydance and Bollywood. | Open | Only 1 Left |
| Hand, arm, chest (Barefoot Flamenco technique) | Valerie Romanin | B7 | Speak with your hands; tell a story with your arms; express feelings with your upper body…Learn how to enhance the use of hands, arms and torso to add attitude and subtlety into your dance. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Beginners guide to Voodoo Fusion | Michele Pender | B8 | A chance to get a little freaky and bring some hoodoo to the mix. aimed at intermediate fusionists or those who just fancy giving it a go | Open | SOLD OUT |
Sunday 11.30 to 12 noon is time to move to your next class and venue with a free shuttle bus at 11.35 from St Dunstan's to the Town Hall and Tor Leisure Centre at approximately 11.40.
| Sunday 4th March 12 noon to 13.00 - Session Five | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Something Old, New, Borrowed, & ATS - Fast Moves | Carolena | B10 | (Waiting list available: email majmadance@hotmail.co.uk) Join Carolena and Megha as we explore new steps contributed by our Sister Studios, and a few by FCBD, including Dueling Duets. We'll look at the steps and combos through the "ATS filter" and you'll understand the artistry and logic of creating a new step. *Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos. What to Bring: Finger cymbals | Intermediate | SOLD OUT |
| Bedouin Dance | Tara Ibrahim | B11 | The original tribal style, Tara will hold a talk/presentation and dance workshop about Bedouin dance particularly from the region of South Sinai, Egypt. There will be a focus on the culture, lifestyle and dance. Learn about this fascinating and inspiring culture which Tara has experienced first hand on her travels. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Belly Disco Gothic Tribal Fusion | Fulya | B12 | Designed to help you to improvise a little and to dance freely, you will learn some combinations that easily flow together in any order, with the odd bridging step if your mind goes blank. These combinations have a slight twist in that one is inspired by the moves of Souxsie Sioux and the another is inspired by the moves of Adam Ant all...with a tribal fusion flavor | Open | SOLD OUT |
| RHYTHMS FROM ARABIA, N. AFRICA AND TURKEY | Chas Whitaker | B13 | A workshop open to all - drummers and dancers, beginners to improvers. Using traditional instruments ( all provided ) we shall learn rhythms from Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, The Gulf, Iraq and many others. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Turkish Delight | Ava Fleming | B14 | Using some of Ava's favorite Turkish music, learn fun, upbeat, action packed combos that are full of sass and attitude. With a translation for every song used, Ava will also briefly discuss some of the major differences between current and past Egyptian and Turkish trends. The combos are perfect to add in most pop song choreographies (yes, even Egyptian/Arabic songs) for a little spice. | Open | SOLD OUT |
| Romany style - drum solo | Ozgen | B15 | This workshop uses the 9/8 rhythm incorporating basic Romany steps and bellydance moves for a fun and energetic drum solo. | Open | Only 6 Left |
| Combo Flamenco for Ciftetelli rhythm | Valerie Romanin | B16 | From simple step patterns to inventive combinations, learn how to express the Ciftetelli rhythm in a Flamenco way. The workshop will start with clapping exercises to identify the Ciftetelli rhythm and will conclude with directed improvisation. | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
| Egyptian Stick Dance | Shafeek Ibrahim | B17 | Shafeek is a master of Egyptian dance, and the only Egyptian teacher of stick in the UK. Dont miss this opportunity to study with a master and learn his amazing technique and chorography. Please bring your own cane/stick | Open | Only 1 Left |
| Pulse8 Elements - Earth | Raheesha | B9 | Be one of the first to get a taste of Keti Sharif's newest bellydance programme. As the UK trainer for the Pulse8 Elements programme, Raheesha will lead the class in Keti's Earth workout which is based on Egyptian Folkloric Dance. Please note this class is only an hour in length and includes constant movement. | Open | Spaces Available |
Sunday 13.30 to 14.30 lunchtime, bazaar opens.
| Sunday 4th March 14.30 to 16.00 - Session Six | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Shimmy-On Showcase 2.30-4pm | Shimmy On Showcase | B18 | If you would like to take part in the Shimmy On Showcase, please tick the box and a form will be sent to you. Please note all forms and music have to be sent to Annette Hamilton by February 1. (Details on form) | Open | SOLD OUT |
General Information:
Bar opens at 7pm - midnight on Friday; 4.30pm-midnight Saturday; 1.30pm-4pm Sunday
Coffee bar & refreshments - throughout festival from 9am Saturday to 4pm Sunday
Zen Den Relaxation Room - open throughout festival from 9am Saturday to 3pm Sunday
Massages and Henna Tattoo artist times to be displayed at festival
Food Court - open Friday from 7-8.30pm; Saturday 1-3pm & 4.30-8.30pm; Sunday 1.30-3pm
Souk Times:
Friday 7pm-8.30 pm and then after show until midnight
Saturday 1:30pm-2:45pm, 4.30-8.30pm, and after show until midnight
Sunday 11.30pm - until end of Shimmy On at 4pm.