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1 - Hit the Dance Floor with Anne Kingston
On Saturday from 09:30 to 11:30 for £12.00

Gain the confidence to get up and dance at a hafla.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


2 - Algerian Dance with Djamila Hanann
On Saturday from 09:30 to 11:30 for £18.00

An introduction for all levels of dancer to the fun folk dance style of Algeria.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


3 - Dance and Play with Kajira Djoumahna
On Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 for £26.00

Learn zills with basic ATS moves - it's easy and fun to enhance your dance.

Please bring zills

Level: 2
Energy: Mid


4 - Gypsy Tambourine with Ozgen
On Saturday from 09:30 to 11:30 for £12.00

Discover the Romani culture and dance with steps and some basic floor work in an upbeat routine.

Please bring your own tambourine if possible - limited spares to borrow

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


5 - Ana Behibak with Raqia Hassan
On Saturday from 09:30 to 11:30 for £28.00

Work on the stylish choreography to this wonderful love song by Fadl Shaker.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid/High


6 - Tricks of the Trade with Tracey Gibbs
On Saturday from 09:30 to 11:30 for £20.00

Tips and tricks for a lasting impression - from how you look to how you dance.

Level: 4
This workshop is a Masterclass
Energy: Mid


7 - Camels with Kay Taylor
On Saturday from 11:45 to 12:45 for £7.00

Get down to the basics and learn to improve this tricky move.

Level: 1
Energy: Low/Mid


8 - Egyptian Basics with Khaled Mahmoud
On Saturday from 11:45 to 13:45 for £15.00

Great basic Egyptian dance technique so your arms, feet and hips are all working in harmony together.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


9 - Ghawazee with Susie White
On Saturday from 11:45 to 12:45 for £7.00

Loosen up and have fun with this funky folk style.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


10 - Be Entertaining with Candi
On Saturday from 11:45 to 12:45 for £7.00

Creative techniques for dancing in a very small space.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


11 - Tricky Moves and Stylish Travel with Heather Burby
On Saturday from 11:45 to 13:45 for £15.00

Polish your technique and travel with some tricky Egyptian favourites.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


12 - Classic Oriental with Raqia Hassan
On Saturday from 11:45 to 13:45 for £28.00

Improve your technique with this flowing, graceful style.

Please bring your own veil

Level: 3/4
Energy: Mid/High


13 - Egyptian Rhythms with Woody
On Saturday from 12:45 to 13:45 for £7.00

Basics and beyond for drummers and dancers.

Please bring your own drum if possible - limited number to borrow

Level: 1
Energy: Low


14 - Tribal Intro with Kajira Djoumahna
On Saturday from 12:45 to 13:45 for £13.00

See what it's all about - bring questions and an open mind!

Please bring zills

Level: 1
Energy: Low


15 - Funky Folk with Anne Kingston
On Saturday from 12:45 to 13:45 for £7.00

Interpret a fab track by the wonderful Feret el Negoum band.

Level: 1
Energy: High/Mid


16 - Intro to Khaleegi with Tracey Gibbs
On Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 for £15.00

Discover the moves and grooves of the Gulf. Learn key movements for authentic feel.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid/High


17 - Raqs Sharqi with Susie White
On Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 for £12.00

Learn more about this classic and apparantly effortless dance style.

Please bring your own veil

Level: 1
Energy: Low/Mid


18 - Om Kalthoum with Candi
On Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 for £12.00

An intro to her ever popular music - and how to make good use of it in your dance.

Level: 2
Energy: Low/Mid


19 - Improvisation for the Terrified with Kay Taylor
On Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 for £12.00

Remove the fear factor - feel more comfortable and have fun improvising.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


20 - Sounds Egyptian with Djamila Hanann
On Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 for £18.00

Improve your dance by interpreting the feelings created by different insruments.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


21 - Turkish Oriental with Ozgen
On Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 for £16.00

Three different sensual and energetic styles Arabesk, Drum solo and Turkish classic.

Level: 4
This workshop is a Masterclass
Energy: Mid


22 - Spooky Moves with Christine Emery
On Saturday from 16:15 to 17:45 for £9.00

Gothic horror inspired moves for Zompire bellydance with a twist and lots of attitude.

NOTE 90 minutes long.

Level: 1
Energy: Low/Mid


23 - BlackSheep Style with Kajira Djoumahna
On Saturday from 16:15 to 18:15 for £26.00

Next steps in ATS with basic moves and more in BSBD's own tribal vocabulary.

Please bring zills

Level: 2
Energy: Mid/High


24 - Technique and Choreography with Raqia Hassan
On Saturday from 16:15 to 18:15 for £28.00

Learn more of Raqia's style and technique with choreography.

Level: 2
Energy: Mid


25 - Ultimate Body Control with Tara Ibrahim
On Saturday from 16:15 to 18:15 for £12.00

Technique for powerful and pronounced locks, pops, shimmies, tucks, rolling and squeezing.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Low


26 - Fifi Style with Khaled Mahmoud
On Saturday from 16:15 to 18:15 for £15.00

Still a major influence on the dance - a look at what made Fifi's dance such fun.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


27 - Fancy Footwork with Heather Burby
On Saturday from 16:15 to 18:15 for £20.00

Learn the universal step patterns that are the hallmark of Cairo style.

Level: 4
This workshop is a Masterclass
Energy: Mid/High


28 - Turkish Cabaret with Ozgen
On Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 for £12.00

Have fun learning this flamboyant style with the famous song called Salla - songwriter of 'Kiss Kiss'.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


29 - Hypnotic Hips with Heather Burby
On Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 for £15.00

Explore dynamic (percussive and fluid) hip movements to excite and delight.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


30 - Technique Tantiliser with Kay Taylor
On Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 for £12.00

Step combos that focus on tight precision of moves whilst adding an element of surprise.

Level: 2
Energy: Mid


31 - Surprise with Raqia Hassan
On Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 for £28.00

Raqia has created a unique choreography for JoY - even we don't know what it is!

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid/High


32 - Move and Combos with Kajira Djoumahna
On Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 for £26.00

A more in depth look at BSBD's innovations and signature moves - for those with tribal experience.

Please bring zills

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid/High


33 - Show Some Emotion with Djamila Hanann
On Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 for £26.00

Add expression to create more interest in your dance and give a powerful performance.

Level: 4
This workshop is a Masterclass
Energy: Low


34 - Create Your Own with Candi
On Sunday from 12:15 to 13:15 for £7.00

Things to think about when creating your own choreography.

Level: 1
Energy: Low


35 - Basic Assaya Skills with Khaled Mahmoud
On Sunday from 12:15 to 13:15 for £8.00

An introduction to stick dance skills.

Please bring your own cane

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


36 - Floating Arms with Chris Ogden
On Sunday from 12:15 to 13:15 for £7.00

For Oriental or tribal - technique for arms, shoulders and backs.

Level: 2
Energy: Mid/High


37 - Caribbean Fusion with Tara Ibrahim
On Sunday from 12:15 to 14:15 for £12.00

All the beauty of bellydance with some hot tropical moves in the mix.

Level: 2
Energy: Mid/High


38 - Use it and Lose it with Tracey Gibbs
On Sunday from 12:15 to 13:15 for £8.00

Create an impact with different veil types for a veil entrance.

Please bring your own veil

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


39 - Energy with Djamila Hanann
On Sunday from 12:15 to 14:15 for £18.00

How to invest your energy to give power and strength to your dance.

Level: 3
Energy: Mid/High


40 - Spoken Arabic with Kay Taylor
On Sunday from 13:15 to 14:15 for £7.00

How to get directions and dealing with taxi drivers.

Level: 1
Energy: Low


41 - Turkish Spoons with Ozgen
On Sunday from 13:15 to 14:15 for £7.00

Play and dance with various rhythms and easy steps!

Level: 1
Energy: Low


42 - Youm Wara Youm with Chris Ogden
On Sunday from 13:15 to 14:15 for £7.00

A fun dance to this romantic by Samira Said.

Written notes provided

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


43 - Advanced Assaya with Khaled Mahmoud
On Sunday from 13:15 to 14:15 for £8.00

More advanced stick skills and tricks.

Please bring your own cane

Level: 3/4
Energy: Mid


44 - Cheeky Pop with Candi
On Sunday from 14:30 to 16:30 for £12.00

Have fun learning to be feminine as well as cheeky with this upbeat choreography.

Level: 1
Energy: Mid


45 - Flight of Fantasy with Anne Kingston
On Sunday from 14:30 to 16:30 for £12.00

Burlesque bellydance, fun and funky with butterfly veil.

Please bring two similar size/weight veils.

Level: 2
Energy: Mid


46 - Torso to Fingertips with Tracey Gibbs
On Sunday from 14:30 to 16:30 for £15.00

A fascinating mix of sensuous upper body movement and graceful arms to enhance your dance.

Level: 2/3
Energy: Low/Mid


47 - Changes with Kajira Djoumahna
On Sunday from 14:30 to 16:30 for £26.00

Change formations, leaders or direction in the unique BSBD style - for those with tribal experience.

Please bring zills

Level: 2/3
Energy: Mid


48 - Raqia Technique with Raqia Hassan
On Sunday from 14:30 to 16:30 for £28.00

Raqia's own unique take on technique and how to make best use of it in your dance.

Level: 3
Energy: Mid


49 - My Way with Khaled Mahmoud
On Sunday from 14:30 to 16:30 for £20.00

A look at Khaled's own popular technique that keeps us coming back for more.

Level: 4
This workshop is a Masterclass
Energy: Mid

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