Thanks from Fiora

Message from Fiora:

"A big thank you to all performers at Fiora's Summer Solstice hafla on Friday 18th June 2010 and especially to Markos and Unaneyia for making the event special!

"Also a big thank you for all attendees for being so enthusiastic and supportive!!! I had a great feedback from people (some of whom were attending a bellydance show for the first time) and everyone complimented on the high standards and professionalism of the performers as well as the diversity of the styles!

"The photos from the show are ready and you can see/buy them online directly from our photographer Graham Davies - grahamdaviesphoto.photium.com/portfolio102298.html

"I hope you all had a great time and looking forward to seeing you in the near future!"

See www.oriental-fusion.net for more about Fiora's work.

World Cup Bellydance in Cardiff - June 18

There's a World Cup Bellydance night at Gwdihw Cafe Bar, Guildford Crescent, Cardiff, tonight - Friday 18 June - in honour of England v Algeria.

The match will be shown live from 7.30 to around 9.30pm followed by live bellydancing from Steph and Siluria.

They'll be accompanied by myself - DJ and drummer Andy Roberts - keeping the Middle Eastern vibe going with your favourite Arabic dance tunes until the early hours.

Hope you'll show us your support - if it goes well maybe we'll be invited back for future bellydance nights.

See gwdihw.co.uk for more details.

Bellydance class in Chepstow

Kelly-Marie Oliver has launched a new weekly bellydance class in Chepstow.

It takes place at the Chepstow Castle Inn every Monday night from 7 till 8pm.

Call Kelly-Marie on 07546 495934 for details.

Volunteers wanted for Newport event

Message from Em Chuter:

"Do you consider yourself an expert in a certain style of bellydance? Do you have good performance skill as well as deep background knowledge? Do you have an upcoming workshop or class to promote? Then this is for you!

"For my summer event (Newport, date TBA) I am looking for volunteers to perform short pieces in a certain style – consider gypsy, tribal, saiidi, classical Egyptian, ghawaazee etc etc – followed up with an interactive talk on the style – its background, history, culture, costuming, and distinguishing features of the dance itself. Also perhaps how it has evolved into modern day bellydance / other dance styles?

"While this should in the main be a ‘tutorial’ session you can of course use it to your own ends if you happen to be teaching in that style and would like to attract more students, or if you have a related event (e.g. a workshop) to promote!

"I will be running these ‘sessions’ throughout the afternoon of the event, and there will also be opportunities to perform in the evening show for those running tutorials. Anyone interested please contact me on the details below.

"I am also inviting traders, caterers and massage / beauty therapists to express interest in running trade stalls at the event. For further details / pitch fees please contact me on the details below.

"Please note that at this stage I am not taking names for performances in the evening show. Further details will follow once the event has matured.

"Kind regards to all – keep your eyes peeled for more info on this event!"

Em @ Moonstone Bellydance
07877116680
em.chuter @ hotmail.co.uk
www.moonstonebellydance.com

American Tribal Style Classes in Bridgend

Heley Phillips is launching an American Tribal Style Belly Dance Class in Bridgend starting in September 2010.

It'll take place on Mondays from 7 till 8.30pm at the Coity & Litchard Community Centre.

Heley is a full qualified and insured instructor who'll be following the Fat Chance Belly Dance format.

To register your interest, call Heley on 07518 024316 or email tribalbellydancewales @ live.co.uk

See our previous story about her ATS workshops in Swansea in August.

Balkan Gypsy Night - June 10

I'm doing a Balkan beats DJ set this Thursday 10 June at the Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff, in support of Georgian gypsy punk band Rogora Khart.

There's also support from rollickin' roots, country and bluegrass duo Ginge and Celloboi.

Doors open around 7.30pm and admission is £4.

See www.myspace.com/rogorakhart and www.myspace.com/gingeandcelloboi for more about the bands.

Check www.theglobecardiff.com for venue details.

Fiora's Summer Solstice Hafla - June 18

There are less than two weeks left until Fiora's Summer Solstice hafla at the Burleigh Academy, Newport on Friday 18 June.

Tickets are selling fast so if you haven't bought yours yet, get in touch ASAP as Fiora cannot guarantee there will be tickets for sale on the door.

The show features special guests Unaneyia and Markos from Greece.

For more info, contact Fiora on 0789609065 or tfiora @ yahoo.com

See www.oriental-fusion.net for more about her activities.

American Tribal Style workshops in August

Heley Phillips is holding workshops in American Tribal Style bellydance at the Life Health Fitness Centre on Swansea Enterprise Park on Saturday 21 August 2010.

Based on the Fat Chance Belly Dance format, there'll be a workshop from 11am to 1pm offering core foundation moves, followed by an afternoon workshop from 2 to 4pm covering cues, transactions, formations and leads to put the core moves into an improvisation for performance.

The morning workshop costs £18 or both workshops for £30 - you'll need to do the morning workshop to learn the core moves for the afternoon session.

For booking and payment details please contact Heley Phillips on 07518 024316 or email tribalbellydancewales @ live.co.uk

Heley also teaches a weekly ATS class every Tuesday 6.30 to 7.45pm at the Life Health Fitness Centre.

See www.tribalbellydancewales.org.uk for more about her activities.

Road to Morocco - thanks from Shirl

Message from Shirl:

"Just wanted to say a huge thankyou to all of you who attented my Road to Morocco Halfa on May 21st.

"We raised £230.00 for the RSPCA, it has beeen donated to the local branch.

"Thanks very much to those who helped me set up and those who helped on the night, our fabulous dancers, Andy Roberts, Gill Hollister, Leslie Fereday, Gloria Sysum Nash, Emily on the Bazaar and of course my mum, who was brilliant.

"If you missed HipSynch Bazaar don't forget it willl be at Fiora's Solstice Hafla at Burleigh Academy on June 18th. You will be able to view, purchase and order my latest designs alongside Belly dance music and dvds and beautiful jewellery. I hope to see you there."