WEEKLY CLASSES IN THE FOREST OF DEAN
Wednesday 7pm Improvers & above. £4 per class
Next Beginners Course starts 10th September 2008
£15 for 4 weeks payable on the first night of the course
Occasional one-off beginners session - email Helen for details
Residents Community Housing Lounge, Crawshay Place, off Hastings Road, (near mini roundabout) off Valley Road, Cinderford.
Email helen@goddessdance.co.uk for a map
Other classes with other teachers at Lydney, Coleford, Ruardean, Gloucester and Cheltenham. Email Helen for their contact details.
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HAFLA
18th May 2 - 5pm £5 pp Bishopswood Village Hall
Ross Road, between Lydbrook & Walford
Shop ‘til you drop at the bazaars; general dancing for everyone; performance platforms for solo, duet & groups (max 5 mins per dance, limited number of slots); ladies only on this occasion, no children; BYOB; middle eastern nibbles on each table included in ticket price; raffle – donate a prize if you can, proceeds to Dilke Hospital.
FOR BOOKING INFORMATION email helen@goddessdance.co.uk
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Dancers will enjoy the bellydance components of the CELEBRATING SPRING day of workshops.
10th May Forest of Dean 11th or 17th May Chepstow
See Wise Women Events page for details.
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HELEN CAN TRAVEL TO YOUR AREA TO TEACH THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS:
Melaya Lef
Introduction to Tribal Fusion
Dancing to the Drum Solo: Basics
Dancing With Sagat: Getting Started
Footsteps of the Famous (The signature moves of famous dancers)
Veil – Single and Double
Stick – Assaya and Tahtib
Algerian Dance
Introduction to Persian Court dance
Rhythm and Dance (What to do to the most popular Egyptian rhythms)
Ghawazee
Tablas & Doufs – a Drum Solo Choreography on 2 levels for a mixed group
Introduction to Persian dance
Awaadi Baladi
"Pick & Mix" two shorter topics:
Arms
Shimmy Special
Travelling Moves
Henna – talk & practical session
Maximum Mileage From Familiar Moves – (Exploring circles & fig 8s)
Dance Drama
Pharaonic Dance
Workshops are usually 3 hours.
Notes will be supplied where appropriate.
Contact helen@goddessdance.co.uk
Fees: £10 pp (min 10) plus travelling expenses.
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SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
EGYPTIAN MUSIC, DANCE AND CULTURE
A half-day workshop to complement the studies at Key Stage 2 on the Ancient Egyptians presented by Egyptian dance teacher, Helen Roberts, who was a school teacher for 24 years.
EGYPTIAN WEDDING
A Rhythm and Dance workshop in which the pupils participate as guests, musicians and dancers. This half-day workshop is suitable for Key Stage 2/3 and fulfills the National Curriculum requirements for multi-cultural music.
GCSE DANCE
Half a day, half a term or anything in between. Taster sessions in North African, Egyptian and Middle Eastern dance both modern and historical.
To discuss your requirements, email helen@goddessdance.co.uk
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CELEBRATING SPRING
Saturday 17th May 1.30-4pm
Equilibrium Holistic Centre, Chepstow
The workshop will include dance, discussion, meditation, rituals, guided journeying, maypole dancing, May queens, craft activities, bellydance, making a May crown, singing, Spring Goddesses, egg decorating, etc (Adults only, no children)
£14 per person Email helen@goddessdance.co.uk for booking details