8th Dec '08 Phoenix has been invited to dance this afternoon at a Christmas matinee in Surrey.
9th Dec '08 NO CLASS TODAY AT BIGGIN HILL.."sorry girls.....Panto Rehearsals....and nowhere else to go".
13th Dec '08 'Saqarah' monthly hafla. At the Railway Tavern, (Directly Opposite Liverpool Street Station Exit 3)15, Liverpool Street. For more details www.saqarah.co.uk
13th-14th Dec '08WINTER FANTASIABritain's Arabic dance festival. "Over 35 choices of bellydance workshops, souk (bazaar), performance platform & Saturday night hafla & dance - a wonderful selection of experienced & inspirational teachers from around the world teaching a wide variety of styles". Hosted by stalwart of the London belly dance scene Josephine Wise at the Arts Educational School (Chiswick W4). More details www.jwaad.com
14th Dec '08 'Bellylicious' Show with the wonderful Galit Mersand at the Battersea Barge, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5BP, behind the Fed Ex Building. Tickets and more details via www.galitmersand.com
15th Dec '08 LAST CLASS AT CONEY HALL TILL AFTER CHRISTMAS. PLEASE DRESS UP FOR A 'PARTY'! Class starts back 5th Jan '09
16th Dec '08 LAST CLASSES AT BIGGIN HILL TILL AFTER CHRISTMAS. PLEASE DRESS UP FOR A 'PARTY'! Classes start back 6th Jan '09
17th Dec '08 LAST CLASSES AT GROVE PARK TILL AFTER CHRISTMAS. PLEASE DRESS UP FOR A 'PARTY'! Classes start back 7th Jan '09
19th Dec '08 Christmas Hafla at the Stanley Halls, South Norwood, 12 South Norwood Hill, London SE25 (Norwood Junction BR from London Bridge). Organised by the lovely Colette. "A vibrant celebration of eastern enchantment featuring a dazzling array of professional and student dancers for your delight. Inc buffet, bar ,dj mixing up the tabla beats and bazaar with egyptian and turkish goodies". 8pm till 11pm £17 (incl food) Please send cheques made payable to Colette Dolan to:51 Church Road, Crystal Palace, London SE19 2TE or phone 02086537735 / 07930331718. Bring your good vibes, shimmylicious moves and sheik it on down!!!
21st Dec '08 "Get ready for the Xmas night of your life, hope you can join me at The Brunswick for 'Bellylicious Xmas Special' - a night of naughty fun, lots of Belly Dancing, Xmas songs, mince pies and many other surprises. Nothing like the original Bellylicious by the way. I hope most of you can make it with friends and partners so we can make it our own wild Xmas Party". 8pm at The Brunswick, 1 Holland Road, Hove. Tickets £10 from www.galitmersand.com
11th Jan '09 'Silk Route' Show at the Star and Garter, 4 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1JN. This months feature is Turkish Dance. More details from www.bellyworld.co.uk
22nd Feb '09 'Silk Route' Show at the Star and Garter, 4 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1JN. This months feature is the Far East. More details from www.bellyworld.co.uk
29th Mar '09 'Silk Route' Show at the Star and Garter, 4 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1JN. This months feature is Egypt. More details from www.bellyworld.co.uk
4th and 5th April '09. Jewel Of Yorkshire [JOY] Workshops and Show. Bookings are open now. Go to the Box Office for details of workshops and to download your printable booking form. More details from www.jewelofyorkshire.co.uk
29th July '09 Planet Egypt Show at Darbuka, 182, St Johns Street, London. Phoenix has been invited to dance at this prestigious event on this evening. Please book early to avoid disapointment.
25th, 26th and 27th Sept '09 'The International Bellydance Congress' - the biggest European event on your Bellydance calendar which takes place at Lakeside Leisure Complex near Camberley, Surrey - is a huge and truly exciting festival of Middle Eastern dance where you can meet your favourite Arabic dance heroes and dance ‘till you drop! There will be a galaxy of famous stars for your delight, a truly international gathering of famous dancers and teachers - the top experts from Egypt, the USA, Europe and around the world, teaching and demonstrating every aspect and style of the dance including Egyptian, American, European, Turkish, Tribal & Fusion. This is a unique convention, a meeting of minds and bodies! More details from www.bellydancecongress.com