£38.00
Treat yourself to an afternoon and evening of dance.
Workshops with Moyra Banks and a hafla / party night with performances and the chance to have a dance – what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon and evening?
Saturday 23/11/24
2 – 10pm
St Marys church hall, Heworth.
Only: £38 (Discounted early bird price – full price from 1st Nov: £45)
First
Percussive Hips and Accents with Moyra Banks
2 – 3.30pm
Join Moyra to find muscles you never knew you had. Find out how to make your hips stronger and more defined. Discover new accents and techniques to add to your bellydance toolkit.
Whatever your level you will take lots away from this workshop.
Next:
The Power of Saidi with Moyra Banks
3.45 – 5.15pm
Saidi is a style of folklore dance from Upper Egypt. Moyra looks at the roots of tahtib, how it has been adapted to stage and been embraced by dancers everywhere. From the tahtib competitions which happen every year and are part of the cultural roots of Saidi dance in Upper Egypt. Follow its journey to Reda style folklore and into cabaret dance.
Our hafla starts at 7pm – you are welcome to stay in the church hall and use the facilities. There is a kitchen and space to change
Then:
Sequins and Shimmies winter hafla
7 – 10pm
Our fabulous winter hafla. A chance to get together with the dance community, share your dance with others.
Whether you join a class dance, perform a solo, boogie with our disco ….. or just enjoy the ambience, it is a great night out. Lovers of Middle Eastern music and dance welcome. Partners and friends welcome.
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
A supportive and friendly atmosphere for us to share our love of bellydance. To book separate tickets click here.
Save £6 by booking our Winter special offer
Festive Freebies
I am getting rid of old stock including dance outfits, belts and more …….. but you have to be at the hafla to take advantage of these festive freebies……
Oct 8th / 6 - 6.45pm / £6.00
Tuesday 8th October 2024: Join Kay for this weekly 45 minute fitness session based on bellydance music and moves: Get inspired, get fit and have fun! On Zoom and in person…….
Oct 15th / 6 - 6.45pm / £6.00
Tuesday 15th October 2024: Join Kay for this weekly 45 minute fitness session based on bellydance music and moves: Get inspired, get fit and have fun! On Zoom and in person…….
Oct 22nd / 6 - 6.45pm / £6.00
Tuesday 22nd October 2024: Join Kay for this weekly 45 minute fitness session based on bellydance music and moves: Get inspired, get fit and have fun! On Zoom and in person…….
Nov 5th / 6 - 6.45pm / £6.00
Tuesday 5th November 2024: Join Kay for this weekly 45 minute fitness session based on bellydance music and moves: Get inspired, get fit and have fun! On Zoom and in person…….
Nov 23rd / 7pm / £10.00
Saturday 23rd November 2024
7 – 10pm
Our fabulous winter hafla. A chance to get together with the dance community, share your dance with others.
Nov 23rd / 3.45 - 5.15pm / £17.00
The Power of Saidi: Saidi is a style of folklore dance from Upper Egypt. Moyra looks at the roots of tahtib, how it has been adapted to stage and been embraced by dancers everywhere