Hannah in the papers

Hannah Corr has been featured in the South Wales Echo extolling the virtues of bellydance.

The article appeared in the paper on Thursday 23 October.

There's also a short video of Hannah and her Cardiff class on the Wales Online website.

Bellydance Superstars interview

Petite Jamilla of the Bellydance Superstars talks to me about the forthcoming Babelesque tour in an interview for the internet station Radio Salaam Shalom.

The UK tour opens in Newcastle on October 19 and ends in Torquay on October 30, including one date in Wales at St David's Hall in Cardiff on October 29.

The interview can be heard as part of the latest Radio Salaam Shalom podcast (number 3) at www.salaamshalom.org.uk

If you just want to hear the Bellydance Superstars interview, check out the radio page on my Night in Tunisia website.

See www.bellydancesuperstars.com for a full list of dates for the tour, which includes a number of workshops as well as shows.

Rachel Jones Workshops - October 18

Rachel Jones is hosting a day of workshops at the Hill Education and Conference Centre in Abergavenny on Saturday 18 October.

The event runs from 9.30am till 4pm with lunch and cake included - the college has reduced the fee to £39 for the day.

It's a chance to spend an intensive day honing skills and using sticks and veils with a look at some videos and DVDs.

Rachel says she will tailor the day to suit the needs and interests of the students who attend.

Anyone interested should either contact Rachel on 01495 757144 or The Hill (Coleg Gwent – 01495 333777).

See www.siluriabellydance.co.uk for more about Rachel's workshops and weekly classes.

Harem Scarem 4 reminder

Message from Shirley:

"Attention Ghouls and Ghosties! Don't Delay in buying your tickets for Harem Scarem 4, the Halloween Belly Dancers Ball.

"This year we have 22 fresh spooky performances, A huge Bazaar, Middle Eastern Music Shop, Tarot, Rune and Palm readings and a spell shop.

"The show includes Rear projections, black light show, Fog machine and professional lighting.

"Whats more - It all takes place on Halloween, Friday 31st October 2008, at the spectacular Burleigh Academy, Newport.

"Tickets cost £10 and are available by calling Shirley on 07940 801912.

"The mother of all Halloween parties with a flavour of the East!"

Bellydance Superstars workshop - last call

Safeena says there are just six places left on the Bellydance Superstars drum solo workshop in Cardiff with Sonia and Issam on Wednesday 29 October. Give her a call on 07708 376887 to book a place.

Max Pashm - Never Mind the Balkans

My latest feature for Radio Salaam Shalom focusses on Brighton-based musician Max Pashm.

His new album Never Mind The Balkans is an upbeat mix of Middle Eastern, Greek, Balkan and punk beats, influenced by his own Jewish heritage.

Check out the Radio Salaam Shalom website to hear the whole hour long podcast which includes many features of aimed at Muslim and Jewish communities, and for anyone interested in Middle Eastern culture.

If you just want to hear the Max Pashm feature visit my A Night in Tunisia website.

I'll be interviewing Petite Jamilla of the Bellydance Superstars for the next podcast which will be available in mid October, just before they arrive in the UK for their Babelesque tour.