Book your Joy workshops here from 1st April 2026

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Book your Joy workshops here

Our workshops below are in date and time order.  Scroll through them to find the ones you want.
Bookings will open 1st April 2026.  You can see the full timetable on this link.
Grab the early bird rate whilst you can.  Prices go up on 1st July 2026.

Booking Note – please note bookings CANNOT be made by phone. Details of any props needed will be sent with your confirmation. For more information go to NOTE – all workshops are intended for adults, if booking for a child under 16 please contact us first. RATINGS – These can only be a rough guide. Not every workshop is suitable for everyone. Be sure you are of a suitable level before you book a high-level workshop. Talks & drum workshops do not involve dance unless stated. Level – dance experience needed. 3 = intermediate/ advanced 2/3 = improver/ intermediate (improvers may find aspects of this workshop challenging) 2 = improver – sound knowledge of basics needed For all = a new topic or a new twist on an old theme. Workshops are aimed to give something to all levels of experience.

00:  Rachael Borek:  Saturday 9 – 9.20am:  Pilates

00: Rachael Borek: Saturday 9 – 9.20am: Pilates

£0.00

FREE 20 minute Pilates based warm up.   Open level - suitable for all 9 - 9.20am in the main…

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01 Sureya:  Saturday 9.30 – 11.30am:  Turkish Oryantal

01 Sureya: Saturday 9.30 – 11.30am: Turkish Oryantal

£24.00

Join Sureya to explore this genre of Turkish music.   Level 2

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02:  Shona McNeil:  Saturday 9.30 – 11.30:  Beautiful Basics

02: Shona McNeil: Saturday 9.30 – 11.30: Beautiful Basics

£24.00

Experience this beautiful, simple choreography with all the basic Bellydance moves in it to a stunning instrumental version of Enta…

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03:  Abeer Will:  Saturday 9.30 – 11.30am:   From Alexandria to Aswan

03: Abeer Will: Saturday 9.30 – 11.30am: From Alexandria to Aswan

£34.00

Join Abeer for this romp through the folklore styles in  Egypt.       Open level - suitable for all

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04:  Nivetha Shree:  Saturday 9.30 – 11.30am:  Drill Bits

04: Nivetha Shree: Saturday 9.30 – 11.30am: Drill Bits

£37.00

Open level - suitable for all Make your practice fun:    Technique presented in simple drills that will leave you…

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05:  Mercedes Nieto:  Saturday 9.30-11.30am:  Saidi Shaabi

05: Mercedes Nieto: Saturday 9.30-11.30am: Saidi Shaabi

£48.00

Level 2/3 Mercedes brings you this fun favourite upbeat style with intricate technique and lots of character

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06:  Rachael Borek:  Saturday 11.45 – 12.45:  Introduction to Morris Dance

06: Rachael Borek: Saturday 11.45 – 12.45: Introduction to Morris Dance

£14.00

Wielding a stick or a pair of handkerchieves, and bedecked with bells and ribbons, the morris dancer is an iconic…

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07:  Alexis Southall:  Saturday 11.45 – 13.45:  Fusion Reset

07: Alexis Southall: Saturday 11.45 – 13.45: Fusion Reset

£24.00

This workshop with Alexis is a focused return to fundamentals, designed to clear out unhelpful habits and rebuild technique with…

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08:  Helena Orientale:  Saturday 11.45 – 12.45:  Fan-tastic Fan veils

08: Helena Orientale: Saturday 11.45 – 12.45: Fan-tastic Fan veils

£14.00

Open level - suitable for all. Fan veils can be super effective and enhance your dance.  Learn the technique behind…

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09:  Amanda Rose:  Saturday 11.45 – 13.45:  Drum Solo Fire

09: Amanda Rose: Saturday 11.45 – 13.45: Drum Solo Fire

£36.00

Level 2 and above Every dancer needs these solid skills in their toolkit for drum solos; Isolations, Shimmies, and Attitude!

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10: Eleanor Gaywood:  Saturday 11.45 – 12.45:  Fire and Flow – Iraqi Essentials

10: Eleanor Gaywood: Saturday 11.45 – 12.45: Fire and Flow – Iraqi Essentials

£14.00

Open level - suitable for all. Dive into the raw, expressive world of Iraqi dance in this dynamic 1hr workshop.

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11:  Sonya of Cairo:  Saturday 11.45 – 13.45:  Egyptian Technique

11: Sonya of Cairo: Saturday 11.45 – 13.45: Egyptian Technique

£43.00

In this workshop, Sonya will focus on hip technique as the basis for a whole range of moves.  Lots to…

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12:  Michelle Pender:  Saturday 11.45 – 12.45:  Beginners guide to Dum Tak

12: Michelle Pender: Saturday 11.45 – 12.45: Beginners guide to Dum Tak

£13.00

Open level - suitable for all. Complete beginners guide to drum technique, some rhythms and learn a simple roll for…

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13:  Kay Taylor:  Saturday 12.50 – 13.35:  Shimmy Camp

13: Kay Taylor: Saturday 12.50 – 13.35: Shimmy Camp

£10.00

Kay devised Shimmy Camp through lockdown as a way of keeping dancing.  A 45 minute fitness class based round bellydance…

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14:  Helena Orientale:  Saturday 12.50 – 13.50:  Introduction to Khaleegy

14: Helena Orientale: Saturday 12.50 – 13.50: Introduction to Khaleegy

£14.00

Always wondered what Khaleegy is and how to dance to it?  This is for you.     Open level -…

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15:  Sureya: Saturday 12.50 – 13.50:  Sensational Sword

15: Sureya: Saturday 12.50 – 13.50: Sensational Sword

£14.00

Open level Sword is one of Sureya’s favourite props to use.  She shares technique and tips on how best to…

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16:  Michelle Pender:  Saturday 12.50 – 13.50:   Sound Journey

16: Michelle Pender: Saturday 12.50 – 13.50: Sound Journey

£13.00

Level 2. Sound journey:  Creating drum work and feeling the vibe.

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17:  Shona McNeil:  Saturday 14.00 – 16.00:  Super Sassy Combos

17: Shona McNeil: Saturday 14.00 – 16.00: Super Sassy Combos

£24.00

Learn some fun and cheeky combinations to take away and use in your own dance improvisations and choreography.    Level…

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18:  Rachael Borek:  Saturday 14.00 – 16.00:  Dance to a beloved classic ‘Alf Leila we Leil’

18: Rachael Borek: Saturday 14.00 – 16.00: Dance to a beloved classic ‘Alf Leila we Leil’

£24.00

Dance to a beloved Egyptian classic - not choreography.  Explore this wonderful music with Rachael. Level:  For All

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19:  Maria D’Silva:  Saturday 14.00 – 16.00:  Fever –  Latin inspiration

19: Maria D’Silva: Saturday 14.00 – 16.00: Fever – Latin inspiration

£24.00

Open level suitable for all. Belly dance, fusion workshop with a spice of Latin flavour choreography.

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20:  Abeer Will:  Saturday 14.00 – 16.00:  Nile Delta Ghawazi

20: Abeer Will: Saturday 14.00 – 16.00: Nile Delta Ghawazi

£34.00

Ghawazi-Sombati – Nile Delta Ghawazi Dance:     Learn history, characteristic movements, and create a short choreography inspired by Nile…

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21:  Nivetha Shree:  Saturday 14.00 – 16.00:   The Serpent:  Bellyrolls, flutters and more

21: Nivetha Shree: Saturday 14.00 – 16.00: The Serpent: Bellyrolls, flutters and more

£37.00

Level 2/3 In this masterclass, we will explore the art of integrating belly rolls and ground-based movements like laybacks and…

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22:  Mercedes Nieto:  Saturday 14.00 – 16.00  Eskanderani Shaabi

22: Mercedes Nieto: Saturday 14.00 – 16.00 Eskanderani Shaabi

£48.00

Level 2 Sweet and spicy, traditional and innovative - join Mercedes for this exciting Eskanderani style song.

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23:  Michelle Pender:  Saturday 16.15 – 17.15:  Learn a drum solo

23: Michelle Pender: Saturday 16.15 – 17.15: Learn a drum solo

£13.00

Level 2+. Learn to play a short drum solo.  This is for drummers with some experience

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24:  Anne Kingston:  Saturday 16.15 – 17.45:  Tweaking your performance skills

24: Anne Kingston: Saturday 16.15 – 17.45: Tweaking your performance skills

£17.00

Open level - suitable for all. A workshop to look at sharpening your performance skills

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25:  Alexis Southall:  Saturday 16.15 – 18.15:  Glitchcraft

25: Alexis Southall: Saturday 16.15 – 18.15: Glitchcraft

£24.00

Level 2 Explore the art of creating intentional “glitches” in the body - sudden pops, locks and freezes

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26:  Sureya:  Saturday 16.15 – 18.15:  Roman Havasi (Turkish Romany)

26: Sureya: Saturday 16.15 – 18.15: Roman Havasi (Turkish Romany)

£24.00

Turkish Roman Havasi is a unique style rich in culture with deep historical roots - find out more in this…

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27:  Amanda Rose:  Saturday 14.15 – 16.15:  Quality in motion

27: Amanda Rose: Saturday 14.15 – 16.15: Quality in motion

£36.00

By applying the concept of Laban Movement Efforts directly to Raqs Sharqi, we’ll explore untapped capacities for expression and nuance…

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28:  Sonya of Cairo:  Saturday 16.15 – 18.15:  Egyptian Baladi

28: Sonya of Cairo: Saturday 16.15 – 18.15: Egyptian Baladi

£43.00

Level 2/3 Sonya will work with a recording of baladi by her orchestra in Cairo.  A really authentic feel.

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Saturday Night Gala Show

Saturday Night Gala Show

£22.00

Join us for a star studded and glittering show....... £22 in advance.  £25 on the door.

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Bookings will open 1st April 2026
00:  Rachael Borek:  Sunday 9.30 – 9.50am:  Pilates warm up

00: Rachael Borek: Sunday 9.30 – 9.50am: Pilates warm up

£0.00

FREE 20 minute Pilates warm up. 9.30 - 9.50am in the main hall.

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29:  Abeer Will:  Sunday 10 – 12.00:  Alexandrian and Cairo Melaya

29: Abeer Will: Sunday 10 – 12.00: Alexandrian and Cairo Melaya

£34.00

The streets of Cairo and the promenade of Alexandria – both settings for a dance of everyday women in Egypt.…

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30:  Shona McNeil:  Sunday 10 – 12.00:  Shimmies and travelling with Shimmies

30: Shona McNeil: Sunday 10 – 12.00: Shimmies and travelling with Shimmies

£24.00

Technique and more:  add to your range of shimmies...... and travel with them.     Level:  For all

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31:  Amanda Rose:  Sunday 10 – 12.00:  Expressive Veil

31: Amanda Rose: Sunday 10 – 12.00: Expressive Veil

£36.00

Level 2 Explore veil work as an extension of the body, focusing on expressivity and flow.

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32:  Nivetha Shree: Sunday 10 – 12.00:  Aalam – to speak through technique

32: Nivetha Shree: Sunday 10 – 12.00: Aalam – to speak through technique

£37.00

Technique gives a strong base for fusion belly dance and its expression.  Join Nivetha to explore and refine your technique.…

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33:  Mercedes Nieto:  Sunday 10 – 12.00:  FLOW!

33: Mercedes Nieto: Sunday 10 – 12.00: FLOW!

£48.00

Powerful and expressive oriental dance technique & combinations for stage. Level 2/3

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34:  Maria D’Silva:  Sunday 12.15 – 13.15:  Glorious Arms

34: Maria D’Silva: Sunday 12.15 – 13.15: Glorious Arms

£14.00

Step into your elegance and power in this Egyptian Arms workshop. Level:  For all

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35:  Alexis Southall:  Sunday 12.15 – 13.15:  Fluid versus Sharp

35: Alexis Southall: Sunday 12.15 – 13.15: Fluid versus Sharp

Original price was: £14.00.Current price is: £12.00.

This workshop focuses on using contrast intentionally by switching between sharp and fluid movement qualities with clarity and control. Level:…

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36:  Abeer Will:  Sunday 12.15 – 13.15:  Bedouin Dance

36: Abeer Will: Sunday 12.15 – 13.15: Bedouin Dance

£18.00

The desert is not an empty space – it is alive, shaped by Berbers, North African Bedouins, oasis communities, and…

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37:  Sonya of Cairo:  Sunday 12.15 – 14.15:  Shaabi – Cairo Style

37: Sonya of Cairo: Sunday 12.15 – 14.15: Shaabi – Cairo Style

£43.00

Join Sonya for this Cairo style Shaabi workshop.  High energy.  Fun and funky. Level 2/3

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38:  Mercedes Nieto:  Sunday 12.15 – 14.15:  Essential Inspiration

38: Mercedes Nieto: Sunday 12.15 – 14.15: Essential Inspiration

£48.00

Essential Inspiration:  Great technique and combinations in Mercedes' unique and innovative style. Level:  For all

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39:  Candi Bell:  Sunday 12.15 – 13.15:  Talk – Beyond the Pyramids

39: Candi Bell: Sunday 12.15 – 13.15: Talk – Beyond the Pyramids

£14.00

If you want ideas as to things to see and do in Cairo beyond the obvious, this talk is for…

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40:  Maria D’Silva:  Sunday 13.20 – 14.20:  Saidi Dance

40: Maria D’Silva: Sunday 13.20 – 14.20: Saidi Dance

£14.00

Introducing dancers to the lively folkloric style from Upper Egypt, known for its earthy movements, rhythmic footwork, and playful energy.

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41:  Alexis Southall:  Sunday 13.20 – 14.20:  The art of holding shape

41: Alexis Southall: Sunday 13.20 – 14.20: The art of holding shape

£14.00

Open level - suitable for all You’ll learn how to arrive in a shape with control, sustain it without unnecessary…

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42:  Abeer Will:  Sunday 13.20 – 14.20:  Fellahi Dance

42: Abeer Will: Sunday 13.20 – 14.20: Fellahi Dance

£18.00

Open level Fellahi dances from the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt reflect the daily life of farmers – earthy, lively,…

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43:  Anne Kingston:  Sunday 14.30 – 16.30:  Somatic Dance

43: Anne Kingston: Sunday 14.30 – 16.30: Somatic Dance

£24.00

Time and space for mind and body to relax and absorb all that the JOY weekend has given you. Level:…

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44:  Amanda Rose:  Sunday 14.30 – 16.30:  Baladi Breakdown

44: Amanda Rose: Sunday 14.30 – 16.30: Baladi Breakdown

£36.00

Get more comfortable with Baladi music structures, technique and styling....... Level:  2

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45:  Sureya:  Sunday 14.30 – 16.30:  Turkish Arabesk

45: Sureya: Sunday 14.30 – 16.30: Turkish Arabesk

£24.00

Arabesk is an era of Turkish music popular between the 1950s and 90s. It has a softer, more elegant feel…

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46:  Nivetha Shree:  Sunday 14.30 – 16.30:  Astitva – Indian fusion

46: Nivetha Shree: Sunday 14.30 – 16.30: Astitva – Indian fusion

£37.00

In this workshop, we will focus on embodying the essence of mindful movement drawing inspiration from the nuances of the…

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47:  Sonya of Cairo:  Sunday 14.30 – 16.30:  Egyptian Classic

47: Sonya of Cairo: Sunday 14.30 – 16.30: Egyptian Classic

£43.00

Sonya will explain the meaning of this lyrical song and work with the musicality and instrumentation. Level:  2/3

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