‘Inspire’ a weekend of bellydance with Leandro Ferreyra

Leandro Ferreyra
29/30th March 2025
St Marys Church Hall, Heworth, NE10 0UY

7 hours of workshops with Leandro in the North East.  Last year Leandro wowed dancers in London.  This year I have persuaded him to join us in the North East.  He is an inspirational teacher and performer.  A warm and charismatic person, he inspires those in his classes. Book your Superstar Package here

Originally from Argentina, Leandro fell in love with bellydance at an early age.  Argentinian dancer, teacher and choreographer with more than 20 years in dance.  He trained with Amir Thaleb and became a teacher at his school.  He has also studied at the UNA (Argentine National University) as a postgraduate in choreographic composition.

Director and choreographer of his company Raksa with 10 years on stage, former principal dancer of the Arab Dance Company, one of the most important Arab dance companies in Latin America. From the age of 9 he also trained in contemporary dance, ballet, jazz and currently in ballroom dance and Tango.
Leandro has traveled with his dance to more than forty countries such as Egypt, Morocco, India, the Emirates, France, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Greece, Ukraine, Korea and Germany, among others.  He works with three schools in Argentina, he has been part of events organized by Unicef, Cruz Roja among others with the purpose of helping others.
Leandro has been on the panel of judges for the most recognized competitions in Argentina and the world, an exponent of Bollywood dance in his country and throughout Latin America.
He is and has been a teacher and choreographer of the great dancers of Latin America and Europe who are trending today!   Artistic director and teacher of the certification in Mexico and Miss Bellydance Mexico.   Artistic Director of the Cairo by night festival in Greece.  Organiser and producer of the Tapis Rouge shows in Argentina, which brings together the most talented artists in the country.
Leandro is currently an artist in the main festivals in the world with sold out workshops.  Leandro leaves his charisma on every stage he steps on and is always looking to inspire others in this beautiful art!
WORKSHOPS:
We have workshops Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning giving you time to travel.  If you are joining us from afar you only need one nights accommodation.  There is a very reasonably priced Travel Lodge nearby.  Click on the workshop links to go direct to the booking for that workshop or see them all on the ‘events’ tab.
Workshop 1:   Saturday 29th March 2025:    Veil Fusion:  1 – 3pm – £45
Workshop 2:   Saturday 29th march 2025:    Raqs Baladi:  3.30 – 5pm – £35
Saturday 29th March:  19.00 – 22.15 –
Inspire Show & hafla
Join us to see the amazing Leandro as well as many other fabulous dancers.
Only £15
Workshop 3:  Sunday 30th March 2025:  Tango Fusion:    10am – 12.00 – £45
Workshop 4:  Sunday 30th March 2025:  Debke   12.30 – 14.00 – £35
Total cost of Superstar weekend weekend: £180
Book your Superstar Package for £160  Pay a £75 deposit now and the balance by the end of February. 
ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL:
We are using the Whitemare Pool Travel Lodge – a 5 minute drive from our venue.  Join us for what promises to be an amazing weekend………  There is other accommodation around too – we recommend you do your own research.
Nearest Metro :  Heworth – a 5 minute taxi journey.

Hosted by Farida dance and supported by ‘BellyDance Now’.