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Add some drama to your dance, make a magnificent entrance with a shamadan,

Candi is the UK’s top expert on this prop.  Her troupe will be performing in the Saturday Gala show.  Come and learn more about the shamadan and how to dance with it with Candi.

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

Join us for our Friday Gala show:

• Includes:
• Gypsy Caravan opening the evening
• Our amazing participants from the UK and International guests.
• Arabic Disco
• Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

Alba Orientale:  Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh EH6 4AE
27 – 29th March 2020
Full cost of Bronze Package £90
You can save over £10 on cost of individual workshops with this package.

This Bronze Package is great value for those who have limited time or want to do less dancing.  It does allow you to perform as part of a troupe.  For full details of what is included, see below.

Pay you £50 non refundable deposit to reserve your place.

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Alba Orientale:  Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh EH6 4AE
27 – 29th March 2020
Full cost of Silver Package £180
You can save up to £50 on price of workshops with this package.

This package is great for those who want to reserve their energy.  You can choose 5 workshops across the weekend – and get to see both shows.  You also get access to the competition hall Friday afternoon if you want to watch.

Pay your non refundable deposit of £50 now.

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Alba Orientale:  Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh EH6 4AE
27 – 29th March 2020
Full cost of Gold Package £270
Amazing value with savings of up to £70 on individual cost of workshops.

Dance, Dance Dance …….all weekend long.  This gold package allows you access to all workshops  (except professional development ones).   You also get tickets for both shows – for full details see below.  Limited to 25 packages.

To reserve your place, pay your non refundable deposit of £100 now.

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Alba Orientale:  Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh EH6 4AE
27 – 29th March 2020
Full cost of Platinum Package £335
Save up to £60 on the cost of workshops with this package

If you want to dance, dance, dance, then this package could be for you.  There are only 20 Platinum Packages.  You get 3 classes with our stars pitched at professional dancers limited to Platinum holders – and access to everything else on the timetable.

Pay your £100 non refundable deposit now to reserve your place.
Full details and costs below.
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Rosadela style technique with Rosadela herself.

An opportunity not to be missed.  Rosadela is a great teacher – you will get so much material to take away and use in your own dance

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

This is your chance to study Saidi dance with the amazing Lorna.

Book your place now.

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

An amazing opportunity to study this dance style with one of Cairos top performers.  Find out the differences between Iraqi and Khaleegy …. and how to dance to them.

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

Soraia is known for her great sha’abi.  She loves incorporating current hits into her Cairo sets.  Her audiences love it.

Learn new moves from Cairos top star.

Saturday:  13.30 – 15.00:  £35

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

Join Kay and Joelle for this fabulous session.

Explore the energy and inspiration that comes from dancing with live music.

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

Join Deirdre and learn some sizzling Spanish skirt moves in the Gypsy Caravan style.

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

A great opportunity to study technique with Yasmina of Cairo.  This class in oriental technique and combinations will be both challenging and rewarding.

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

Join us for our fabulous International Gala Show.

• Including:
• Soraia from Cairo
• Rosadela from Spain
• Yasmina – Cairo/UK
• Lorna – Cairo/Scotland
• Kay – UK
• Candi – UK
• Carmen – Spain
• Moyra – Scotland
• plus other amazing guests
• Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for packages and more information, click here

What makes Soraia a star?

Learn some of her signature moves to add to your repertoire.

A great opportunity.

Alba Orientale, Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh – for great value packages, click here.

Join Rosadela and find out how she approaches dancing to a magency.  A magency is the piece of music a dancer starts her set with and the different sections allow her to showcase her skills.  Rosadela breaks down and explains the sections.

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Join Carmen and loose yourself in this workshop exploring Oriental Fantasy Veil.  New ideas and techniques to wow your audience.

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Soraia is the shimmy queen.

Learn from one of Cairos top stars.

From tiny to big, layering and travelling.

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Join Moyra for this fun and engaging Melaya class.

Find out about it’s origins, lean how to use it as a prop and put together some combinations.

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