Dancers in the UK - Page 7

Sara Abou Farhat · 12-11-2006, 09:03 PM

One of my students/group also went Anne Kingstons Exit/Entrance class and was also very pleased with all she learnt. she praised her teaching style and the way she handled everyone, pulling out the best in them....well done, Anne

Well, I guess I was very lucky because I had rooms with good flooring (no carpets) and mirrors - although I didnt need to use them for the Dabke class. Randa taught in the place where the live music was played and kept us all so busy and enthralled - I only had eyes for her and didnt miss the mirrors :

@ Taheya, I'm based near Cologne, Germany and unfortunately have only ever had the opportunity to teach at the Fantasia so.........if anybodys willing to put a word in for me, I'd love to teach at the Joy or any other festival/event in the UK.

@ Suheir, I'll never forget what Ibrahim Farrah (bless his soul) once told me:"Its not the venue that makes a dancer, but the dancer that makes the venue".

Happy dancing,

Sara Abou Farhat

Suheir · 12-11-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara Abou Farhat

One of my students/group also went Anne Kingstons Exit/Entrance class and was also very pleased with all she learnt. she praised her teaching style and the way she handled everyone, pulling out the best in them....well done, Anne

I love Anne Kingston, she's so full of genuine enthusiasm.

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Well, I guess I was very lucky because I had rooms with good flooring (no carpets) and mirrors - although I didnt need to use them for the Dabke class. Randa taught in the place where the live music was played and kept us all so busy and enthralled - I only had eyes for her and didnt miss the mirrors :

Yes, the small studios are OK (apart from the fact that you're not allowed to open the windows as the music disturbs the locals and the air con doesn't work properly) - it's the horrible, black, windowless student theatre that's unbearable, the floor's like sandpaper and it's downright dangerous when 70 people are packed in there, especially in an assaya workshop!

Sara · 12-11-2006, 09:18 PM

I never knew how big the belly dance community was here until recently.

I never had a real workshop with anyone, apart from Jillina, but no Uk dancers.

Sara Abou Farhat · 12-11-2006, 09:22 PM

I agree Sara, I was also pleasantly surprised at how the level of the dancing has risen since my first teaching season at Jo's summer school about 7 yrs back - amazing.....so many belly babes out there now

Hope it just continues to grow and grow!

happy dancing

Sara Abou Farhat

Suheir · 12-11-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara

I never knew how big the belly dance community was here until recently.

I never had a real workshop with anyone, apart from Jillina, but no Uk dancers.

It's snowballed massively in the last couple of years, the Belly Dance Superstars seem to have been the catalyst. Looking back through my back copies of Mosaic magazine from 5/6 years ago there was maybe one master teacher teaching workshops in the UK each year. Jo Wise started Fantasia in 2000, it became twice yearly and then other people started bringing over more teachers (of varying quality) for workshops.

Of course, the majority of the teachers at Jo's festivals are graduates of her own teacher training course. Kay Taylor in Newcastle has been bringing over good quality teachers for a few years now and she organised the two Farha tours with Dandesh and Aida Nour (2005) and Randa this year.

We are suddenly spoilt for choice!

Sara · 12-11-2006, 09:28 PM

Does anyone know a teach in England who really pushes you? Like is quite intense to study with?

taheya · 12-11-2006, 09:37 PM

Hi Sara im told heather burby is an intense teacher although i havenot got any first hand experience with her. From personal experience i have found Khaled Mahmoud, Kay Taylor, Margeret Krause, Anne Kingston,Jo Wise, Galit Mersand to name a few very good teachers here in the UK.
Maria de Silva also has an excellent reputation (although i have not tried any of her workshops yet) but i may try classes with her next year.

Sara · 12-11-2006, 09:38 PM

Cheers!

I heard the Heather is good, but couldn't remember her name. Does she have a website?

taheya · 12-11-2006, 09:43 PM

No she has not got a website. She is based in milton keynes but does travel around doing workshops if she is invited. I have got a feeling she is going to be at joy in march....not certain but that is what i heard.

Sara · 12-11-2006, 09:51 PM

I'll have a look. I have the leaflet right here.

There will be...

Ava Flemming
Tito
Sara Farouk
Wendy Marlett
Jo Wise
Khaled Mahmoud
Tracey Gibbs
Anne Kingston
Beatrice Curtis
Chris Ogden
Frances Cairns
Kay Taylor
Michelle Pender
Shirley Lewis
Madeleine Mitchell (Karis)
Shafeek
Woody-drummer

There we be.

12-11-2006, 09:03 PM	#61 (permalink)
Sara Abou Farhat Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huerth (near Cologne) Germany Posts: 70	One of my students/group also went Anne Kingstons Exit/Entrance class and was also very pleased with all she learnt. she praised her teaching style and the way she handled everyone, pulling out the best in them....well done, Anne Well, I guess I was very lucky because I had rooms with good flooring (no carpets) and mirrors - although I didnt need to use them for the Dabke class. Randa taught in the place where the live music was played and kept us all so busy and enthralled - I only had eyes for her and didnt miss the mirrors : @ Taheya, I'm based near Cologne, Germany and unfortunately have only ever had the opportunity to teach at the Fantasia so.........if anybodys willing to put a word in for me, I'd love to teach at the Joy or any other festival/event in the UK. @ Suheir, I'll never forget what Ibrahim Farrah (bless his soul) once told me:"Its not the venue that makes a dancer, but the dancer that makes the venue". Happy dancing, Sara Abou Farhat Last edited by Sara Abou Farhat; 12-11-2006 at 09:06 PM..

12-11-2006, 09:18 PM	#63 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	I never knew how big the belly dance community was here until recently. I never had a real workshop with anyone, apart from Jillina, but no Uk dancers. __________________ With a little bit of this and a little bit of that, now shake your bum.... :P

12-11-2006, 09:28 PM	#66 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	Does anyone know a teach in England who really pushes you? Like is quite intense to study with? __________________ With a little bit of this and a little bit of that, now shake your bum.... :P

12-11-2006, 09:38 PM	#68 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	Cheers! I heard the Heather is good, but couldn't remember her name. Does she have a website? __________________ With a little bit of this and a little bit of that, now shake your bum.... :P

12-11-2006, 09:51 PM	#70 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	I'll have a look. I have the leaflet right here. There will be... Ava Flemming Tito Sara Farouk Wendy Marlett Jo Wise Khaled Mahmoud Tracey Gibbs Anne Kingston Beatrice Curtis Chris Ogden Frances Cairns Kay Taylor Michelle Pender Shirley Lewis Madeleine Mitchell (Karis) Shafeek Woody-drummer There we be. __________________ With a little bit of this and a little bit of that, now shake your bum.... :P

12-11-2006, 09:22 PM	#64 (permalink)
Sara Abou Farhat Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huerth (near Cologne) Germany Posts: 70	I agree Sara, I was also pleasantly surprised at how the level of the dancing has risen since my first teaching season at Jo's summer school about 7 yrs back - amazing.....so many belly babes out there now Hope it just continues to grow and grow! happy dancing Sara Abou Farhat

12-11-2006, 09:37 PM	#67 (permalink)
taheya Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 618	Hi Sara im told heather burby is an intense teacher although i havenot got any first hand experience with her. From personal experience i have found Khaled Mahmoud, Kay Taylor, Margeret Krause, Anne Kingston,Jo Wise, Galit Mersand to name a few very good teachers here in the UK. Maria de Silva also has an excellent reputation (although i have not tried any of her workshops yet) but i may try classes with her next year.

12-11-2006, 09:43 PM	#69 (permalink)
taheya Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 618	No she has not got a website. She is based in milton keynes but does travel around doing workshops if she is invited. I have got a feeling she is going to be at joy in march....not certain but that is what i heard.