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Friday 31st May 2024 – Sunday 2nd June 2024
NEW DATES
What an amazing weekend with a bunch of incredible women in a fantastic setting. It always leaves me inspired and full of dance. Next year (2024) the weekend has moved a week later. It is no longer the bank holiday weekend. This will work better for some people …… and not for others. No bank holiday traffic can only be a bonus!!!
We are returning to Borwick Hall in 2024 for the Farida residential belly 
dance weekend. Borwick Hall is a quirky building full of character and set in a beautiful little village near Carnforth in Lancashire (Carnforth is the nearest train station). It has become our home for this very special weekend.
Here are a few quotes from some of our participants this year: ‘It was all fabulous. The venue, seeing friends, making new ones, loved the teachers showcase, disco, souks‘, ‘My highlight: friends reunited and a lovely atmosphere‘, ‘Loved every class I took and learned so much’, ‘Dancing, dancing, dancing …. and great to see everyone‘, ‘Gala show with teachers was amazing … and loved the chance to dance socially with everyone again‘.
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I am delighted that we have 2 international guest teachers for 2024. From Cairo, the fabulous Yasmina. Yasmina has been a regular at our Borwick weekends but couldn’t join us last year so we are delighted that she is back with us for 2024.
The ‘Turkish Queen’, Tevec is joining us for the first time.
Tevec is based in London but travels to teach workshops internationally. To find out more about her, click on the tab to read about all our teachers. Many of your favourite teachers are back plus some new ones …….
This weekend is a great mix of classes – from fun introductions on Friday evening to technique and style classes at different levels.
Friday evening there are fun introductory classes followed by a participants showcase and the chance to boogie. Classes all day Saturday and Sunday. Gala show with our teachers on Saturday night followed by disco and chance to let your hair down. We often have a fun fashion show. There is also a souk with an amazing array of sparkly things for sale. This weekend is a great combination of learning and fun.
Accommodation is quite basic with a mix of single, shared, treble and dormitory accommodation – the dorms are very basic. Borwick Hall is an outdoor activity centre mainly used by school groups.
Food is tasty and plentiful …. you will not go hungry. The cooks are great at catering for a variety of dietary requirements. The weekend is fully residential so all your meals are included. A non residential weekend might initially seem cheaper but once you add up everything you have spent, this is great value.
There will of course be the Farida Dance souk in attendance at the weekend, Ritas amazing costumes, Nyla bellydance and the Just Because stall.
We already have bookings for 2024 so if you want to join us, don’t delay in booking – do it now. If you want to keep up to date on what is happening join ‘Shimmy up North’
Any further information on Farida residential weekends please email [email protected] or ring us on 0191 2451570 (Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm)
Choose a room option from the drop down menu to see the different prices. Pay your £50 deposit to reserve your room.
The prices are per person, not per room. You can book a twin or a group room and make new friends.
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depth and extensive knowledge of Egyptian dance to her workshops. Yasmina worked as a professional dancer in Cairo for many years and now bases herself between Cairo and the UK.
Also I am delighted to welcome, new to Shimmy Up North, the amazing Tevec Ibrahim. Of Turkish heritage but based in London. Often hailed as a ‘Turkish Queen’, Tev is not just a dancer but a passionate educator, and inspiration for her students. Tev’s passage from a young Turkish girl with a dream to a celebrated artist with an international presence is a testament to her dedication and love for the art of belly dance. Tev’s journey in dance is more than just mastering the movements; it’s about sharing her cultural heritage with the world. Tev is a generous and gentle teacher. Her students aren’t just learners; they are family. She invests not only her knowledge but also her heart in each one of them. Tev’s greatest joy is seeing her students shine bright, transforming into skilled and confident dancers. Her commitment to passing on the traditions and stylisation of Turkish dance is unwavering.
Another firm favourite and great friend of ours, Anne Kingston has a wealth of experience of teaching and performing and is a joy to watch. As well as her love of Egyptian Dance, Anne is very knowledgeable on other types of African Dance and also likes to incorporate a more spiritual side of things. Anne also organises Desert Dance Healing trips, where you can relax and recharge with dance, drumming and fun.
of the principle dancers in the dance company “Helwa”, based in North East England, who recently enjoyed a sell-out run in the Edinburgh Fringe 2018. Moyra regularly travels to Cairo and elsewhere to train and keep up to date with the latest trends and her aim is to introduce as many people as possible to Egyptian dance and share with them the joy that she gets from dance. In each workshop Moyra aims to give each participant something to suit their level and to inspire them to add into their own dance. One student said ‘I love the combinations Moyra puts together – they are so inspiring and Moyra is an excellent teacher’.
Anna has taught at these residential weekends before – and I am really pleased she is doing so again. Anna is based in Leeds where she has a strong following. Anna always engages and enthuses her students. Anna is a very inclusive teacher and an active member of the bellydance community.
Elizabeth is a wonderful teacher. I am delighted she is joining us at Borwick. I am sure you will love her clear and inclusive teaching style. Based in Ely, Elizabeth teaches regular weekly classes. She also taught at Borwick in 2023 to great feedback and teaches at the week long ‘International Bellydance Summer School’ at Wellington College, Crowthorne. You should definitely try one of Elizabeths classes.
Rita is a regular at Borwick. She has given us many a fascinating and fun talk. Rita discovered belly dancing in 1998 and has taught since 2008, most recently in Cumbria but is now looking at classes in Cheshire after relocating. She also runs her own business making costumes to order and creating all things belly dance. She has taught costuming and sewing at both the Jewel of Yorkshire festival and Borwick. She will be bringing her costumes, outfits and accessories to sell at Borwick.
Sue joined us at Shimmy Up North for the first time in 2022. She loved it so much – and you loved her classes so much that she is coming back in 2024 
Debbie dances under the name of Nyla. She attended ‘Shimmy Up North’ and taught in 2022. Debbie brings a splash of tribal fusion style to the weekend. We like to have a range of options. Debbie is a qualified JWAAD teacher and also has a stall in the souk. One student said of Debbies class: ‘I was looking forward to Debbie’s class as I’m interested in fusion. She didn’t disappoint, in fact what she taught far exceeded expectations’.
Rosie has been a supporter of these weekends forever and taught last year for the first time. Feedback was great. This year Rosie is teaching another class to help ‘problem solve’ moves you struggle with.
Rachael is an experienced and inspiring teacher of Egyptian Dance based in Manchester and online, and she’s also a professional performer, dancing at events around Manchester and the North West.
