The name Belly Dance comes probably from the French translation of Danse du Ventre. It means the dance of the stomach, belly. Some dancers do not like the term Belly Dancing and call the dance Raqs Sharki, or Middle Eastern or Egyptian Dance. Other dancers feel that the translation feels exactly right: the birth place of creation and power, the belly.
Life begins with the point of the navel of the mother, and whirls the wave of continuation.
Not one dancer dances the same. Dancing comes from the heart, an international language, one of the oldest expressions of joy, devotion and love!
Through dance we connect our body with the divine source, which is in the here and now.
The sky and its stars make music to you
The sun and the moon praise you
The Gods exalt you
The Goddesses sing to you
Inscription wall Temple of Hathor, Denderah
A picture of Denderah (the one on my site is not that well)
In the sessions and workshops you will feel at home in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The movements embrace the muscles and have elegant hand movements. The hips move to the earth and have an expressive nature.
If you can walk, you can dance! Suitable for all ages, body shapes and sizes, gender, sexual orientation, colour!
Bring your beautiful bellies, and a scarf for around your hips. We dance on our bare feet.
If you are a single mum and want to come, please do. Bring your child and something to keep him-her busy, or even better, come to belly babies! There are special classes for children also.
Classes:
The classes are all given in Brighton UK, unless otherwise stated.
Monday lunch hour beginners Belly Dance class
12.00-13.00
Wednesday afternoons 3.30-4.30:
For little princesses from 6 years and up!
Belly Dance for children, with a theme each session. We travel on our magic carpet from Middle -Eastern Bedouins, North-African Queens, till modern Turkish pop. Off course with a sublime performance at the end of each term!
Movement in motion, to expand, encourages, develops and loads of fun!
Workshops:
BELLY BABIES! Friday 12th March 10.30-12.30
Suitable for mums-to-be or new mums.
Yoga, posture and dancing are generally quite safe during pregnancy from 3 months or over. If you have a doubt, please consult your midwife or doctor.
-Egyptian greeting of the Sun
-Belly dance for expecting mums, and their other babies/children.
-Find out about Birth rituals throughout the world.
If there are enough mums who like to go on a course throughout their pregnancy, we will start one!
Workshops: 2010
* Sunday 17th January
Trance dance 13.00-15.00
Belly Dance beginners 14.00-16.00
*Sunday 21st February
Trance dance 13.00-15.00
Belly Dance beginners 14.00-16.00
*Sunday 14th March
Trance dance 13.00-15.00
Belly Dance veils 14.00-16.00
*Sunday 18th April
Belly dance at the Spiritual fair in Hassocks 13.30.
*Sunday 25th April
Trance dance 13.00-15.00
Belly Dance pharaonic 14.00-16.00
*Haflah Saturday 10th April 14.00-17.00
A hafla is an Egyptian party style event with lots of fun, dance and food!
Dance performances and henna will be available.
These programmes are created for schools and home-education groups in mind and connect greatly within the curriculum. They can be used on their own, or especially in Africa weeks, or Ancient Egyptians. Don’t hesitate to e-mail me for more information, and bookings.
The projects include development into creative dance,
*Explore a different life style.
*Experience dance.
*Interpretation of music.
*Discover ancient cultures.
To stir their imagination, cooperation and construction, all part of dance –education.
Cleopatras Court:
Who was this mysterious Queen? What about the snakes?
Dance in pharaonic style at her court.
Ancient Priest/Priestesses in the Temple of Hathor:
Come and use your imagination, feel yourself in the temple of Denderah. Smell the frankincense. Dance yourself to the holy of holies!
The Funeral of Queen Hatjeptsut:
The only Queen who became a pharaoh. Become a dancer or mourner at the parade to her funeral. Use of veils.
Also I host Celtic school programmes. Scroll to Storytelling!