Jan Price - 30 years younger?

Our own Jan Price from Aberaman near Aberdare is proof that bellydancing keeps you young and beautiful in a "10 years younger" feature in today's Western Mail (31 October).

Interviewed for the women's supplement WM, 67-year-old Jan says her wardrobe would suit someone 25 to 30 years younger, let alone 10 years.

She says the key is to know your limits and find the right balance.

"There's a definite line between dressing younger and dressing tarty," says Jan.

"Sometimes you have to realise that you can't wear something. It's about being honest with yourself."

Jan's fashion tips - don't wear short skirts, anything too low or too tight, and don't wear too much jewellery.

Read the full feature on the Western Mail website.

Stephanie's Mini Hafla - December 14

Stephanie and her students are holding a Christmas party/mini hafla at the Canton Liberal Club, Cowbridge Road, Cardiff, on Thursday 14 December.

There'll be a bazaar with costumes and belts for sale, several performances, a buffet, and music from DJ Andy Roberts.

Tickets are £6 and there are still some available - numbers are strictly limited so contact Stephanie ASAP on 029 2023 1450 if you're interested.

Egyptian Nights events in Bristol

Anna Chandler is holding a Christmas Cabaret Club and workshop in Bristol on Saturday 2 December.

The cabaret night takes place at Emerson's Green Village Hall in Emersons Way from 7.30 till 11.30pm.

It includes a three course buffet by Oasis Moorish Food, dancing by Egyptian Nights students & friends, Arabic disco & dancing for all - tickets cost £17.50, bring your own drink.

Earlier in the day Safeena (Sue Lloyd) will be the guest tutor at a Theres Mesdeke veil dance workshop - learn to dance like the mesdeke dancers from Turkey in a fun veil routine with
an uplifting village circle dance.

Suitable for beginners and general ability level - it takes place at the Ridgewood Community Centre, Station Road, Yate from 10.30am till 12.30pm and costs £12.50.

There'll be an opportunity to perform this dance at the cabaret club that evening if you want to.

To book either event please send your cheque and SAE to Anna Chandler, 150 Dewfalls Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9BU.

More details at www.egyptiannights.co.uk

A Night in Tunisia at Cafe Jazz

Anyone remember our Arabesq bellydance nights at Cafe Jazz in Cardiff? Look out for a one off event I'm hosting there on Thursday 30 November.

A Night in Tunisia will feature live musicians on the oud, drums, me doing my DJ thang, and hopefully a Moroccan folk singer of my acquaintance.

There'll also be a chance for three or four solo bellydance performances, and freestyle dancing at the end of the night.

If anyone's keen to do a solo performance, let me know - we'll probably have the first dance around 9.30pm and others after 10pm in case you're coming from a class that evening.

And if you know any suitable musicians who can do a short solo spot, ask them to email andy @ arabesq.co.uk or phone me on 07970 343841.

Steph's New Year Hafla

Steph is hosting a New Year Hafla on Friday 26 January at Fairwater Conservative Club in Cardiff.

There'll be a buffet, live performances, live music, bazaars and a bar.

Anyone who wants to perform a solo or group performance slot should get in touch ASAP.

Call Steph on 029 2023 1450 or email sgawnehamza @ yahoo.co.uk

For more details see www.stephaniebellydance.co.uk

Swansea - Bring Your Belly To The Bay!

Teese Kabera cordially invite you to their Hafla in Swansea on Saturday 4 November.

It's at the Oxwich Bay Hotel from 7.30pm till 1am with a licensed bar and buffet.

Solo and group performances welcome, and tickets cost £10.

To book tickets or a performance slot, please contact lisaburkl @ yahoo.co.uk or 01792 869453, or Llysa 07967814504 or Kath 07947 597954.

Caerphilly classes and workshop

Jude Bird runs a series of classes in the Caerphilly area under the banner of Fahareem Fitness.

Sundays 7.30 till 8.30pm at Penyrheol Community Centre

Wednedays 7.30 till 8.30pm at Trecenydd Community Centre

Fridays 5.45 till 6.30pm at Caerphilly Leisure Centre

She's also hosting a workshop on Oriental Bellydance Techniques to be taught by Stephanie Gawne-Hamza on Sunday 29 October at Penyrheol Community Centre, Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol, Caerphilly.

It's from 3 till 5pm, tickets cost £12 and everyone is welcome.

To book tickets for the workshop and to find out more about the weekly classes, phone Jude Bird on 0870 3218515 or 07921 514567 or email jude @ fahareemfitness.co.uk

Workshop with Shafeek

Shafeek, a brilliantly talented Egyptian male bellydancer now based in the UK, is coming to Cardiff to hold a workshop.

He'll be teaching a choreography suitable for beginners in the dance studio at Maindy Pool, North Road, Cardiff, on Saturday 28 October.

It takes place from 2.30 till 4.30pm and costs £13.50.

Call Sue Lloyd on 07708 376887 to book your place.

Caerphilly Christmas Hafla - December 16

The Fahareem Fitness group is holding a Christmas Hafla on Saturday 16 December in Caerphilly.

It's from 7pm till midnight at the Penyrheol Community Centre, Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol.

Solo and group performances slots are available - there'll also be freestyle dancing, a buffet, bar and raffle.

Tickets cost £6 a head - to book or get further details, contact Jude on 0870 3218515 or 07921 514567 or ask your teacher.