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Want to know more
about Middle Eastern music and belly dancing? Here are a few of
our favourite websites - if you know of any worth adding email
andy @ arabesq.co.uk
BELLYDANCERS
- WALES
Hannah
Corr
www.bluelotusdance.co.uk
Hannah is a teacher, performer and choreographer with a life long
love of dance and Earth traditions. She believes dance to hold
powerful, deep healing qualities and provides a subtle way of
improving physical health. Hannah has been holding dance and Goddess
workshops and events for many years, can give talks and create
dances and ceremonies for special events. She is also a holistic
therapist trained in Reiki, Touch For Health and Indian Head Massage
and a writer on Earth issues.
Stephanie
Gawne-Hamza
www.bellydancewales.co.uk
Stephanie (pictured above) is a professional dancer and teacher
based in Cardiff. She performs at different events regularly,
teaches weekly classes and is available to lead workshops. As
well as performing and teaching in Turkish, Egyptian and Persian
styles she is an authority in bellydance during pregnancy. Her
specialities as a performer and teacher include dancing with Sword,
Finger Cymbals, Veil and Cane. Stephanie has also released a Belly
Dance 4 Bumps DVD aimed at expectant mothers - see www.bellydance4bumps.co.uk
for details.
Safeena
www.safeena.co.uk
Sue Soliman holds bellydance classes around South Wales. Her website
includes articles, news about other events, including a dance
holiday in Turkey. She works with the Local Health Authority promoting
health awareness through dance, particularly for ethnic communities,
and gives regular talks and presentations to womens groups, such
as Women's Institute. She runs a small bazaar and is available
for haflas within the UK.
Rachel
Jones - Siluria
www.siluriabellydance.co.uk
Rachel has run classes in South East Wales since 2002, mainly
in Torfaen and Monmouthshire. Her style is precise yet fun and
she has qualified to teach with ASMED (Al-Kahira School of Middle
Eastern Dance). Rachel gives talks, demonstrations and workshops
to a variety of organisations and also performs at special occasions
(please ask!). As well as dancing to authentic Egyptian, Turkish,
and other Middle Eastern & North African Music, she enjoys
sharing this style of dance with a wider audience by setting it
to western music. Rachel has always been an advocate of the health
benefits of this dance for the mind, body and spirit.
Jawahir
Middle Eastern Dance Club
www.arabdance.co.uk
This group in Newport offers classes for beginners, intermediate,
and advanced dancers. They also perform at various local events,
and are one of the few groups offering bellydance classes for
children.
Fiora
Touliatou
www.oriental-fusion.net
Cardiff-based teacher and performer. Her website includes an article
about the role of dance in ancient times in her native Greece.
Valeria
Lo Iacono
www.worldbellydance.com
Italian-born performer and teacher now based in Cardiff.
Fahareem
Fitness
www.fahareemfitness.co.uk
Bellydance and keep fit classes around Caerphilly.
Sophira
Shannon
www.sophirashannon.com
Bellydance, cabaret, wellness and other classes and workshops
in the south Wales valleys.
Nesrin
www.nesrinbellydance.com
Wendy Skinner performs and teaches in the south Wales valleys.
Habibi
Dancers
www.habibidancers.co.uk
Ann Sandbrook's classes in the Swansea, Neath and Pontardawe areas.
Ali
Belly
www.alibelly.co.uk
Classes, performances and workshops in Swansea, Port Talbot and
surrounding areas with Alisia.
Goddess
Dance
www.goddessdance.co.uk
Helen Roberts holds regular bellydance and spirituality workshops
in Chepstow and weekly classes in the Forest of Dean.
Arabesq
Dance
www.forestofdeanbellydance.co.uk
Classes and events in Gloucestershire.
Baubo
Belly Dance
www.baubo.co.uk
Guinevere runs classes in Pembrokeshire and residential workshops.
Melanie
Bellydance
www.spanglefish.com/Melanie-Bellydance/
Melanie teaches and performs in west Wales.
Star
of Venus
www.starofvenus.co.uk
Spiritual and magick shop in Carmarthen now hosting bellydance
classes.
Partial
Exposure
www.partialexposure.com
A mid Wales group founded by Kay Davies, combining classical Egyptian,
Turkish and North African styles with salsa, merengue and jazz.
Ramona
www.ramona.org.uk
Classes, workshops and performances in north west Wales, plus
information about other dancers and teachers in the area.
BELLYDANCERS
- ENGLAND, UK, REST OF THE WORLD
Egyptian
Nights
www.egyptiannights.co.uk
Bristol bellydance classes and performances with Anna Chandler.
Jacqui
Jamal
www.jacquijamal.com
Bristol-based teacher offering a course for professionals and
teachers.
Zafirah
www.zafirahdance.co.uk
Dancer and teacher based in Bristol.
Alanya
alanyabellydancer.webs.com
Also known as Abbie Mason, a teacher and performer based in Herefordshire.
El
Tangerina
www.tangerina.org
Shema is a teacher and performer based in Somerset whose activities
include Habiba Tangerina nights in Taunton.
Indu
www.indubelly.com
A teacher and performer active in Somerset and east Devon.
Ashima
www.ashimadance.com
Ashima teaches in Somerset and East Devon. Also available for
performances, workshops and private tuition.
Sahara
Sisters
www.sahara-sisters.co.uk
A group more than 50 strong in Chippenham, Wiltshire, dancing
for charities, functions and just for the fun of it!
Afra
Al-Kahira
www.afraalkahira.com
Professional Middle Eastern dancer and teacher, founder of the
ASMED school of dance.
Liza
Wedgwood
www.lizawedgwood-dance.com
Established and well respected Raqs Sharqi teacher and performer.
Serena
Ramzy
www.hossamramzy.com/serena/
An inspirational dancer and wonderful teacher, wife of Hossam
Ramzy.
Ozgen
Ozgec
www.dance-show.biz
London-based male Turkish bellydancer who regularly visits Wales
and the west for haflas and workshops.
Zara's
Zouk
www.zarahszouk.co.uk
Bellydancer in north east London with an online bazaar and articles.
Sitara
Dance
www.sitaradance.co.uk and www.easternroses.co.uk
Bellydance classes and events in Essex.
Helene
Eriksen
www.helene-eriksen.de
The authority on folk dance from the Silk Road.
Spirit
Dancer
www.spiritdancer.co.uk
Shamira has an amazing wealth of knowledge. An invaluable site.
Belly
Dance UK
www.bellydanceuk.co.uk
A group of dancers based in North West England, their site includes
information and advice about belly dancing.
Sarah's
Belly Dance website
www.bellydancinguk.co.uk
Belly dance performer and qualified teacher based in Essex specializing
in American Tribal Style (FCBD certified) and Egyptian Cabaret.
Deniz
www.denizbellydancer.homecall.co.uk
Belly dance tutor and performer in Southend, Essex - Egypyian
and Turkish cabaret, tribal fusion and ATS bellydance.
Bellydance
Superstars
www.bellydancesuperstars.com
Hit American troupe which regularly visits the UK.
ORGANISATIONS
Wiggle
www.wiggle.org.uk
Information about classes, workshops and events throughout the
UK. Drummers will find a useful page of Arabic rhythms they can
learn.
Majma
Dance Festival
www.majmadance.co.uk
Website for the 2008 event in Glastonbury, Somerset, taking place
from February 29 to March 2.
Mosaic
Arabic Dance Network
www.mosaicdance.org
A community for dancers all over the UK. They organise classes,
a teacher's scheme and publish 'Mosaic' magazine.
Arabian
Experience
www.arabian-experience.co.uk
A collective based in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Harem
Nights
www.haremnights.co.uk
Based in East Sussex, offering Middle Eastern themed nights for
hen parties, corporate events etc.
Raqs
Sharqi Society
www.raqssharqisociety.org
An international network of teachers and performers who promote
this distinctive Egyptian dance.
Arabesque
Dance
www.arabesquedance.ca
Canada's premier dance company.
Dance
Holidays
www.danceholidays.co.uk
Bellydance in beautiful Andalucia.
Radio
Salaam Shalom
www.salaamshalom.org.uk
This Bristol-based internet station offers a multicultural mix
of music and talk aimed at forging links between Muslims and Jews.
Their podcasts include reports by DJ Andy Roberts about the Middle
Eastern music and bellydance scene - more
about Andy's work
Mind,
Body & Spirit - BBC South East Wales
www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/sites/mind/
Guides to bellydance, shiatsu, reiki, and other healing activities,
including weblinks and a guide to events and classes.
MUSIC
Hossam
Ramzy
www.hossamramzy.com
British-based Egyptian musician, composer and producer who has
held many workshops and events in Wales.
Natacha
Atlas
www.myspace.com/natachaatlasofficial
One of our favourite musicians whose tunes always go down a treat.
Fantazia
www.fantaziamusic.com
London-based Algerian roots/jazz/fusion band who toured Wales
in 2005.
Aziza
Mustafa Zadeh
www.azizamustafazadeh.de
Andy's favourite jazz pianist who is heavily influenced by the
eastern-tinged music of her native Azerbaijan.
El
Tanbura
www.eltanbura.com
A group of sufis, philosophers, ship workers, dancers & musicians
from the Port Said region of Egypt - touring the UK in spring
2007.
Tinariwen
www.tinariwen.com
Desert blues from the Touareg people based in Mali.
Chas
Whitaker
www.arabicdrum.co.uk
West Country-based performer and teacher of Middle Eastern percussion.
The
Baghdaddies
www.baghdaddies.co.uk
Festival favourites mixing Balkan beats and Middle Eastern flavours.
COSTUMES
and ACCESSORIES
Safeena's
Souk
www.safeena.co.uk
As well as teaching and performing, Newport-based Safeena has
a large and extensive souk featuring costumes, belts, accessories,
veils, canes, wings, music, jewellery, slippers, DVDs and a whole
lot more. Safeena can travel to your event, is knowledgeable about
the needs of teachers and students alike, friendly, patient and
lots of fun! She can also dance at your event if required. New
items arriving from Turkey and Egypt regularly.
Everything
Egyptian
www.everythingegyptian.co.uk
Bristol-based Penny Walters can bring her bazaar to your hafla,
or you can order products via the website.
Moonstone
www.moonstonebellydance.com
Based near Caerphilly, Em Chuter sells costuming, jewellery, accessories
and other items. Get in touch if you'd like her to run a stall
at your hafla.
Turkish
Emporium
www.turkishemporium.co.uk
UK site selling belly dance costumes, hip scarves and other accessories.
Mandala
Tribal
www.mandalatribal.com
US-based company for all your basic costume needs.
Turkish
Emporium
www.turkish-emporium.com
They've got everything - costumes, music, videos and finger cymbals.
Aladdin's
Cave
www.aladdinscave.com
Quick, friendly costume supplier.
Send
us an email if you've got any other links to include.
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