Jewel of Yorkshire

Sara · 01-22-2007, 05:42 PM

Heyas,

About the Jewel of Yorkshire.

I was wondering if anyone was going? Or had been before?

This will be my first time going and no one will go with me, lol. I don't think anyone is going from my class either, so I'll need some friends lol.

Does anyone know anything about the teachers? They are...

Teachers at the Jewel of Yorkshire Event.

samsied · 01-22-2007, 07:56 PM

hi Sara,

I atended this event a couple times when I lived in the UK and encourage you to go. I think you will have a great time!

As far as instructors on the list, the following are the ones I have studied with and can honestly recommend:

Sara Farouk -- She is a great instructor and has a nice way of presenting both technique and feeling. She often gives great translations to the songs she uses and presents them in such a way that you really feel that music.

Khaled Mahmoud -- He is amazing! Not only is he an excellent dancer and instructor, he is very sweet and encouraging to all his students. I think he has come up before on this forum (several people commented about what it is like to study with him. Luckily I think his name was in the subject line, so you may be able to search the archives.)

Tracey Gibbs -- She is also amazing. Though based in Manchester, she has traveled and studies extensively so she really knows her stuff. She has excellent technique and a passion for this dance.

You can't go wrong with any of the three I mentioned, based on the 3-5 workshops I have taken with each of them. There are a few on the list I have not studied with and would love to, but I can't comment on what they are like. It looks like you have some great options-- I think I am turning green with envy!

Sara · 01-22-2007, 08:10 PM

Cheers!

I am really excited about going. It should be great. Plus I met the band that usually plays there Magrihibeat (sp?) only this Saturday gone by and I LOVED them!

They taught me a bit of one of the drums they had. Absolutely lovely!

Aniseteph · 01-22-2007, 08:22 PM

Hi Sara
I'm going to a Shafeek workshop on Sunday so will report back (you may have to PM me to remind me though

). I've seen him dance and he looks fun.

Khaled -

. Goes through choreographies very fast (and I've never been at a level where I can get much of it), but you get to repeat things enough that some of it sticks, and it's all very good stuff.

Sara · 01-22-2007, 08:24 PM

Ooh cheers Aniseteph.

I've heard alot about Khaled. People say he's very light and soft, but I int sure what it means.

I know this sounds stupid, but it'll be a bit scary with all these professionals around. I'll be like....

Lol.

taheya · 01-22-2007, 09:05 PM

Hi sara, i really wanted to go but looking at my timetable i cannot make it. Im bitterly disappointed cos tito is going to be there and from the video clips i have seen of him he is fantastic!
I have done workshops with khaled, jo wise, anne kingston, kay taylor. All i can recommend. Khaled is an exceptional dancer.
Dont worry about going on your own, there is a great atmosphere and if you stay for the weekend and see the show im sure that you will come away inspired. Have a great time!

Sara · 01-22-2007, 09:14 PM

I'm only off for the first day cause I only live 8 miles away or so but I'll be there for the show.

I can't wait to see the dancers performing. I'm really impatient for that. Also I can't wait to meet lots more dancers from the Uk n all.

I want to go to so many of the workshops and there's only so many you can do cause they clash, lol.

miss_shimmy · 01-23-2007, 08:18 AM

oh I wish we were all going together-can you imagine the fun!!!
I have never been,thugh I would like to at some point,can't wait to hear how it goes for you sara..

Shanazel · 01-23-2007, 07:47 PM

I thought Sara was the Jewel of Yorkshire!

miss_shimmy · 01-23-2007, 07:49 PM

well that goes without saying of course,she sure is

01-22-2007, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	Jewel of Yorkshire Heyas, About the Jewel of Yorkshire. I was wondering if anyone was going? Or had been before? This will be my first time going and no one will go with me, lol. I don't think anyone is going from my class either, so I'll need some friends lol. Does anyone know anything about the teachers? They are... Teachers at the Jewel of Yorkshire Event.

01-22-2007, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
samsied Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 120	hi Sara, I atended this event a couple times when I lived in the UK and encourage you to go. I think you will have a great time! As far as instructors on the list, the following are the ones I have studied with and can honestly recommend: Sara Farouk -- She is a great instructor and has a nice way of presenting both technique and feeling. She often gives great translations to the songs she uses and presents them in such a way that you really feel that music. Khaled Mahmoud -- He is amazing! Not only is he an excellent dancer and instructor, he is very sweet and encouraging to all his students. I think he has come up before on this forum (several people commented about what it is like to study with him. Luckily I think his name was in the subject line, so you may be able to search the archives.) Tracey Gibbs -- She is also amazing. Though based in Manchester, she has traveled and studies extensively so she really knows her stuff. She has excellent technique and a passion for this dance. You can't go wrong with any of the three I mentioned, based on the 3-5 workshops I have taken with each of them. There are a few on the list I have not studied with and would love to, but I can't comment on what they are like. It looks like you have some great options-- I think I am turning green with envy!

01-22-2007, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	Cheers! I am really excited about going. It should be great. Plus I met the band that usually plays there Magrihibeat (sp?) only this Saturday gone by and I LOVED them! They taught me a bit of one of the drums they had. Absolutely lovely!

01-22-2007, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aniseteph V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2,803	Hi Sara I'm going to a Shafeek workshop on Sunday so will report back (you may have to PM me to remind me though ). I've seen him dance and he looks fun. Khaled - . Goes through choreographies very fast (and I've never been at a level where I can get much of it), but you get to repeat things enough that some of it sticks, and it's all very good stuff.

01-22-2007, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	Ooh cheers Aniseteph. I've heard alot about Khaled. People say he's very light and soft, but I int sure what it means. I know this sounds stupid, but it'll be a bit scary with all these professionals around. I'll be like.... Lol.

01-22-2007, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
taheya Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 594	Hi sara, i really wanted to go but looking at my timetable i cannot make it. Im bitterly disappointed cos tito is going to be there and from the video clips i have seen of him he is fantastic! I have done workshops with khaled, jo wise, anne kingston, kay taylor. All i can recommend. Khaled is an exceptional dancer. Dont worry about going on your own, there is a great atmosphere and if you stay for the weekend and see the show im sure that you will come away inspired. Have a great time!

01-22-2007, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,165	I'm only off for the first day cause I only live 8 miles away or so but I'll be there for the show. I can't wait to see the dancers performing. I'm really impatient for that. Also I can't wait to meet lots more dancers from the Uk n all. I want to go to so many of the workshops and there's only so many you can do cause they clash, lol.

01-23-2007, 08:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
miss_shimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: united kingdom Posts: 929	oh I wish we were all going together-can you imagine the fun!!! I have never been,thugh I would like to at some point,can't wait to hear how it goes for you sara..

01-23-2007, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 7,549	I thought Sara was the Jewel of Yorkshire!

01-23-2007, 07:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
miss_shimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: united kingdom Posts: 929	well that goes without saying of course,she sure is