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Originally Posted by Paulette
Hello guys i have a problem ..... which is i would soooo love to do belly dancing but live in North Devon A** end of no where it would seem when trying to get find class's in Belly Dancing  . Bideford is where i live which is about 10 miles from Branstaple ( I know i can hear you saying and where is that  ) So my plea is this can anyone point me in the right direction of an instructor and anyone with a pluse in my area   . At this rate i am going to start buying the DVD's and trying to some how teach myself which will not be a pretty site  x Paulette |
Greetings Paulette,
You live in Bideford, then you are very lucky, and it it is not the end of the world BD wise, for there is from what I hear, an excellent dancer who happens to reside in Bideford, a member of ASMED at that, Afra Al Kahira. Though I understand she does not do weekly classes, she may be able to point you in the right direction of a class to suit your requirement.
See here;
Afra al Kahira - International Teacher & Performer of Oriental Dance
Aside from that, there is the most excellent teacher Siouxsie Cooper with whom I had the privilege of attending a class, something which I hope to resume come the Autumn. Siouxsie runs classes in Exeter, Plymouth and surroundings, with workshops in Totnes(banana republic). Though it is a distance from Bideford to Exeter, it is a hope, and yet again this teacher might know more of who is around to teach.
Siouxsie's Website;
Bellydance Southwest Home Page
It took me ages to find a class, that would accept me as a male who wished to learn, I hope it will be easier for yourself, so, I wish you the best of luck.
Regards,
Khanjar