Winter workshop with Moyra: The Power of Saidi

£17.00

The Power of Saidi with Moyra Banks
3.35 – 5.15pm
23/11/24
£17 (Early bird price.  Full price £20 from 1st November – or if joining for all 3 events get the Winter special offer)
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.
Music, technique and combinations to illustrate.  Bring a straight stick.

Moyra Banks is based in Edinburgh and one of Scotlands top dancers.  She teaches regular classes in Edinburgh as well as workshops across the UK.
Moyra is an inspiring teacher.  Her classes are informative and fun.  Give it a go

Venue
St Marys church hall
Shields Rd,
Heworth,
NE10 0UY

Workshops with our guest teacher and performer:  Moyra Banks
Tips for percussive hips and accents: 2pm – 3.30pm
The power of Saidi:  3.45 – 5.15pm
Sequins and Shimmies winter hafla:  7 – 10pm
Get individual tickets on the links above – or your Winter special offer here.

If you are travelling by metro, get off at Heworth
By foot from metro
Come out to the carpark – look to you left and on the other side of the road is St Marys church.  Cross the road, follow to your left to the far side of the church and the church hall is there set back off the main road.
By Car
Follow your satnav as far as the crossroads with Heworth metro station.  If coming from Sunderland look out for a small left turning into the car park BEFORE thew traffic lights at the end of the bus lane.
If from Newcastle – go straight on at the lights – take the left exit to the roundabout signposted to the 194M – go all the way round and double back on yourself – back onto the dual carriageway.  When you see the traffic lights at the crossroads ahead look out for a sharp left turn into the car park of the church hall.  There is a break in the bus lane and you turn sharp left.  Call Kays mobile if you get lost:  07966270995

 

 

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