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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

January ...

NEW Thursday 13 - HELM fundraising concert - "For the first time in the UK, Helm will be performing with several belly dancers including Pedralta, Hannah & Moirai Tribal" "Several decades of experience playing for Middle Eastern dancers, plus extensive studies in oriental & folkloric dance, shaped Helm's unique style, bringing mind, body, & soul into the music & dance experience. In collaboration with Carolena Nericcio, originator of American Tribal Style belly dance (ATS), Helm has established a list of common musical terms & concepts to facilitate communication between dancers & musicians." Doors 7pm, show 8pm, cost £8 (all proceeds to the Free Gaza Movement) at the Darbucka World Music bar (Clerkenwell EC1) 

WIN FREE TICKETS! Saturday 17 - SAQARAH monthly hafla (belly dance party) -"with a genuine passion for the varied & exciting art form known as belly dance, Saqarah welcomes all - created by dancers for dancers, organised by experienced teachers & professional performers Nafiseh & Eshta, the show features up & coming plus established professional dancers" - Liverpool Street, doors 7pm, tix £7\10 - enter our BELLY DANCE COMPETITION for the chance to win free tickets to the show plus Saqarah calendars!

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

February ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

 

March ...

Sometime in March, dates to be confirmed - keep an eye out for news of a new touring belly dance show ...

 

 

April ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

 

 

May ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

 

June ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

 

 

February ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

February ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12   February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12   February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12   February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

February ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12   February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12   February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

February ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12   February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

February ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

February ...  Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

February ... 

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

 

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November ...

NEW!  Sunday 09 - SHIMMY SHAKE BELLY DANCING & BURLESQUE EVENT - "Join us for an evening of stunning dancers, comedy & entertainment.  This is Sapphira's 'London Finale' performance as she is leaving London for the sunnier shores of Australia.  Performers include Sapphira, Leyla Rose, Slinky Sparkles, Miss Leed'Em, Starsia, Moirai, Miss Ivy Paige & DJ Peter Von Sleaze.  Plus there's a fabulous prize for the best "1001 Arabian Nights" fancy dress costume (fancy dress is optional! see the website for outfit suggestions)."  Madam JoJo's (Soho W1), doors 7.30m, show 8pm, tix £10 in advance, £13 on the door ... hurry, this really is one show you don't want to miss - Sapphira's shows are exceptional & she will be greatly missed in London! 

WIN FREE TICKETS! Thursday 13 - FIREWATER - a celebration of tribal fusion belly dance at the Darbucka World Music bar  (Clerkenwell, EC1) - "FireWater (pictured right) presents another night of tribal fusion belly dance.  Following the success of our début night in May we bring you a new show for your delectable tastes featuring dancers Moirai, AnaRkali, Hannah, Jesse Stanbridge, Kim Mackoy,  Kerry & very special guests.  Music by dajjah live set,  bringing arab-beats/reeds & bass pressure for the discerning.  Blending a smooth concoction of American Tribal Style belly dance (ATS) & her baby sister tribal fusion, FireWater is a night solely & obsessively dedicated to showcasing the luscious goddesses of tribal belly dance in the UK & beyond."  - doors 7pm, show 8pm, cost £6 at the door or contact Darbucka for advanced booking - recommended, as tables are booking up fast! Or enter our BELLY DANCE COMPETITION for the chance to win free tickets to the show!

Saturday 15 - SAQARAH monthly hafla (belly dance party) -"with a genuine passion for the varied & exciting art form known as belly dance, Saqarah welcomes all - created by dancers for dancers, organised by experienced teachers & professional performers Nafiseh & Eshta, the show features up & coming plus established professional dancers" - now in Liverpool Street, doors 8pm, tix £7\10

Last Thursday of the month - London's original monthly belly dance showcase PLANET EGYPT, hosted by Anne White at Darbucka (Clerkenwell EC1) - show 745pm, tix £12

NEW! Sunday 30 - BRIXTON WINTER HAFLA from ANNA of the Small World Centre - "The biggest belly dance party in south London turnS up the heat with performances by Anna & the Brixton Bellydancers, the fantastic Kim Mackoy, gorgeous Beatrice Parvin, Fleur Estelle & students, fabulous Kerry plus more guest artists on the night.  Your one-stop shop for Egyptian cabaret, tribal fusion, ATS, Bolly-belly fusion, reggaeton/belly fusion, modern Egyptian & more!  Shop till you drop at our Middle Eastern souk & shimmy the night away on the dance floor with the best of belly dance & world music." Doors 4.30pm, show starts 5.30p, at the Hootnany pub (Effra Road, Brixton SW2), £5 (children free), advance tix include a raffle ticket to win a private belly dance lesson or hip scarf!

December ...

Monday 01 - (to be confirmed ...) End of year exclusive BELLYDANCE SHOW with Yuki, her students, Samsara dance company & more ...

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 - WINTER FANTASIA (right) - "Britain's Arabic dance festival - a huge choice of belly dance 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)

Saturday 06 - SAQARAH monthly hafla (belly dance party) -"with a genuine passion for the varied & exciting art form known as belly dance, Saqarah welcomes all - created by dancers for dancers, organised by experienced teachers & professional performers Nafiseh & Eshta, the show features up & coming plus established professional dancers" - now in Liverpool Street, doors 8pm, tix £7\10

NEW! Sunday 14 - BELLYLICIOUS with Galit Mersand - "Belly dancing unveiled!  Find out what's behind the shimmies, hip circles & chest drops, & experience an authentic 'old school' Cairo style cabaret ... well almost!  Sexy, funny, revealing ... this show is not to be missed!" - 7pm at the Battersea Barge (Vawxhall SW8), tix £10 in advance only - check out our new BELLYLICIOUS SHOW REVIEW by London Belly Dance roving reporter Harriet Gervasio ...