Sahlalla at the Bluecoat
Thur 17 and Sat 19 July, 8.00pm
Performance
£14, £12
Headlined by the extraordinary Egyptian dancer, Djamila Hanan, performing for the first time in the UK, this wonderful evening of traditional Middle Eastern dance includes both female and male dancers and the fifteen strong Adara Company. Look out for Houda Amrani, Khaled Mahmoud, Shafeek Ibrahim, Fereshteh Hossieni and Caroline Afifi. Anticipating a high demand we've repeated the programme over two nights
Shifting Sands at the Bluecoat
Fri 18 July 8.00pm
£12/£10An evening of performances by artists exploring new territories in Middle Eastern dance. Headlined by Raksan, performing her acclaimed piece, 46, this showcase event also features the dazzling work of Venus Saleh and Wendy Buonaventura
Bellies on the Brain at the Bluecoat
Sat 19 Jul, 10.30 am - 5.00pm
Conference
£30/£25 (does not include the evening performance)Introduced by Caroline Afifi and with a keynote presentation, Oriental Dance: Egypt's Shameful Profession, from Middle Eastern dance expert, Julie Anne Elliot (Shira), as well as seminars led by a number of the Bonanza's artists, this promises to be an intelligent and provocative look at the global explosion of 'belly dance' and the diverse and complex issues surrounding this popular art form. To book tickets visit
the Bluecoat - Home or call Tickets and Information on 0151 702 5324
Workshops Sun 20 July, 11.00am - 5.00pm
at the Bluecoat
Day ticket £45/£30 (please state a preference for the Masterclass 11.00am - 12.00pm, Free Workshop
Join Shafeek Ibrahim for Nubian Grooves, a free family beginners' workshop that will get you belly dancing in no time! 11.00am - 1.00pm, Djamila Hanan Masterclass
£20/£12 or included with the Day Pass and Weekend Pass
For experienced dancers, this masterclass will focus on advanced Middle Eastern dance technique.
11.00am - 1.00pm, Raksan Masterclass
Day Pass or Weekend Pass holders only
For adventurous dancers keen to use the tools of Middle Eastern dance to create personal new works After lunch the day continues with two further workshops suitable for dancers at all levels and available to Day Pass and Weekend Pass holders only:
2.15pm - 3.30pm, Khaled Mahmoud
3.45pm - 5.00pm, Fereshteh Hosseini Buy a day ticket and really push your technique to the next level!
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