RAQS OF THE NILE
Ireland's 1st Bellydance Festival

Your first Bellydance Festival in Ireland takes place in November 2008 and you are Welcome to participate in it .

Its an opportunity for you and your students to meet other dancers in Ireland whether your style is Tribal , Traditonal or Fusion - lets all meet once a year to share our Art.

For the first time we will have as our guest an EGYPTIAN Master Teacher from Alexandria MAGDA KOUDOS who runs her school in Germany and for 20 years has taught Master Classes around the World ( see attached photo Magda on stage in Toulouse June 2008 ).

Also performing is GAMAL SEIF and
SEMSEMAH : Algerian born, SEMSEMAH is an established RAQS SHARQI dancer from Paris and a member of BELLY ART DANSE COMPANY.
There is still some availability for workshops for SEMSEMAH if you wish to register contact Yasmina
Its a great opportunity to participate in being trained by recognised Master Teacher of Egyptian Dance .

DAY 1: SATURDAY, 8th November 2008

MAGDA KOUDOS
Beginners Level
1 - 5pm @ 60euros
ALL ARE WELCOME

Magda will teach Baladi and her speciality " Malaya " which is a a dance from Alexandria - performed with a Black Veil .
No sequined hip scarves allowed in Workshops .

GAMAL SEIF
10am - 1pm @ 60euros
Saidii Stick and Bedouin
EVERYBODY WELCOME

SATURDAY EVENING EVENTS:

PERFORMANCE AT "THE VILLAGE".
You will perform in a professional Venue in the heart of Dublin
"The Village"
Wexford Street,
Dublin 8 ( no student participation Only Experienced Dancers )

Please confirm by email or text: Yasmina
Do include your name , the style and duration of your dance piece that you wish to perform on stage.
Please advise me how many of your students will participate in the Workshop - Magda Kudos is inviting one teacher to her Workshop for free from Cork , Belfast , Galway and Dublin if you bring 7 of your students - places are limited to 30 people at both Workshops as she wants to ensure quality not quantity .
So please do contact me as soon as possible .
Don't miss this opportunity right on your doorstep !
NB : We will have a Bazzar at the Workshops so if you have any costumes or accessories to sell feel free to bring them .
The DEADLINE for inclusion in the SHOW is the 13th October 2008 for the PROGRAMME .

SINNERS - MIDDLE EASTERN EVENING
Also on saturday night, there will be more performances by SEMSEMAH and other Egyptian Artists and Lebannese Drummer in Sinners Restaurant 01 - 67 500 50
with Lebannese cuisine , wine and beer .

DAY 2: SUNDAY, 9th November 2008

MAGDA KOUDOS
For Teachers and Professional Dancers or semi Professional who do it as a career.
1pm - 6pm @ 75euro

GAMAL SEIF
10am - 1pm @ 60euros
Sharqi Choreography
ADVANCED LEVEL ONLY

SUNDAY EVENING EVENTS:

SEMSEMAH WILL BE PERFORMING AT "THE VILLAGE".

Don't miss this opportunity to meet and be taught by two of the few acknowledged Master Teachers of Egyptian Dance around the World .

This is your Festival and a good opportunity to show your work and the Art Of This Beautiful Dance .

BHARATA NATYAM
Classical Dance from the South of India

TARIKAVALLI

Workshops for adults and children

Children's class:
Saturday: 10am to 12pm
Cost: €10

Adults Workshop:
Saturday: 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am to 5.30pm
Cost: €160

Tarika's poster

A feast of colors, hypnotizing music, passionate dances - come and watch

DESERT STARS

A variety of Dance - Egyptian, Turkish, Indian, Spanish and more! From bollywood to Indian Gypsy Dance, from Egyptian classic dances to Turkish Rom, from Spanish Traditional to tribal fusion and fantasy - come and watch the show - and pass it on to all your friends!!

Contact Info:
Tel: 0539123764
Email: info@wexfordanrtscentre.ie

Khelashi's poster

SHAKEFEST
Our first Shake Workshop taster takes place on
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2008 at Charleville Castle, Tullamore

3 workshops including Candles with Bellydance Choreographies and Stage Presence by
AZARIA, OLD SCHOOL Disco, and Bellydance Combinations with VAWN.

We will also be providing a healthy Egyptian Inspired Buffet Dinner (also suitable for vegetarians) after the workshops complete with an evening Hafla and Performance in the candle - lit Ballroom of Charleville Castle, all of this for a great valued package price of only €62.50.

Our first Shake Workshop taster takes place on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2008

WORKING WITH CANDLES & IMPROVING STAGE PRESENCE BY AZARIA

From 12-2pm: A WORKSHOP FOR BELLY DANCERS that looks at three elements. STAGE PRESENCE, how to be calm and confident, and work the stage to your best advantage and CANDLES, how to work with candles as a prop as well as a CHOREOGRAPHY, with tips and hints on creating them. This workshop involves also piecing your learned work into fluid motion. This is a 2 hour, general level class. Open to those with some BellyDance or intermediate experience in any other form.

DISCO BABY!!!

From 2.30-3.30pm Back by Popular Demand. Comb your afro, give a good-bye morning kiss your John Travolta poster on your wall, glitter your lips and put your best platformed foot forward. Step it out with retro moves and a whole lot of funky attitude.. Who you pointin' that finger at sucka? Get your booty over here and learn this slick little dance. One hour Workshop open to All Levels , No dance experience necessary.

COMBINATIONS FOR BELLYDANCE WITH VAWN

From 4-6pm A 2 hour workshop that focuses on merging fluid movements into sequences that you can use in your own choreographies. GET THE FLOW! Beautiful flowing combinations to add drama and passion to your dancing, using steps, arms and expressive gestures. Adaptable to any music you choose and certain to bring personality and warmth to your dancing. For those with Belly Dance Experience

EVENING MEAL & HAFLA

At 6:30pm Relax after your day of fun and dance with a healthy Ethnic buffet meal in the Ballroom, inspired by The Red Ember's recent trip to Luxor, Egypt and is suitable for Vegetarians. Menu will be available shortly.

Then, take some time to enjoy the cosy fire-side and the Neo-Gothic surroundings of Charleville Castle's atmosphere in our candle-lit grand rooms .... Hafla's are Hebrew for 'Celebration'... its an informal dance performance where any group or individual can perform, get a chance to show off what they know or have learned in the workshops to other dancers and have a general fun shake around. Performances by Azaria, Vawn and The Red Ember's From 7.p.m

Price Packages:
€25 for individual 2 hour workshop
€10 for individual 1 hour Disco workshop
€20 for castle entry, dinner and hafla/performances

ONLY €62.50 for all day package which includes all 3 workshops, buffet dinner and Hafla!

At least a 50% booking fee is required to secure place, spaces limited so please book early.
Order Form attached. Cash (though not recommended), cheque or money order accepted.
Please mail to: ShakeFest 2008, 1 Jail Lawn, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. You will receive confirmation of receipt by text or email.
Please print out order form and post to mailing address with deposit.
Helpful directions: www.googlemaps.com destination: Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Train: www.irishrail.ie to Tullamore Station. Cab ride approx. 1.5 mile to castle Macs Cabs 05793 51111

Hotels/B&B's:
Oak Lodge (across the street from Castle Gate Lodge) 0861045830
Days Hotel www.dayshoteltullamore.com (down the street from the Train Station, only 1.5mile from the castle)

(http://www.shakefest.net/)

DANCE HOLIDAY IN TUNISIA!!!
TRIBAL BELLYDANCE WITH WENDY MARLATT
IN MONASTIR, TUNISIA

Wendy Marlatt has teamed up with Desert Journey to offer you a holiday in the delightful Tunisian resort of Monastir with sunshine, relaxation and plenty of dancing thrown in!

We will be staying at the Monastir Center— a 4 star hotel close to the centre of town and the sea with swimming pool, bars, a restaurant and a private function room for dance classes.

In the course of the week there will be 10 hours of instruction including zills, basics and technique refinement, group work, new combos, etc.
The setting will be beautiful, sunny and relaxed at the Monastir Center and there will be plenty of time each day to head to the beach, explore the medina and souk of Monastir or to take a camel adventure into the desert.
All bookings can be made thru Desert Journey and all the details are on the attached flyer. There are direct charter flights available from Dublin and Glasgow to Monastir and other parts of the UK.

Desert Journey's Flyer

WORKSHOPS with Egyptian Dance Master SHAFEEK IBRAHIM

Galway Bellydance and Vawn (Bellydance Teacher Dublin) are hosting Shafeek Ibrahim - Egyptian Dance Master for 2 exciting Workshops in Dublin on the 29th February 09.

1. Egyptian Pop (Open level)

Egyptian music is changing all the time. Are you confused how to dance to it authentically?
Shafeek will show you how to dance belly dance to the new music of Egypt.
In this workshop you will learn new dance techniques and also about the changing in attitude, culture and influence to bellydance.
Shafeek will teach you how make your dance more modern and stylish.

Time: 11am-1pm Cost:€40

2. Classic Oriental (Intermediate / Advanced Level)

Elements of a classical Oriental choreography from entrance to finale.
In this workshop Shafeek will teach you all the essentials of an Oriental dance routine.
From learning how to make a strong entrance and exit, to travelling steps and combinations as well as learning those beautiful classic soft and fluid movements.

Time: 1.45pm-3.45pm Cost: €40

Both Workshops for: €60

The workshops will be followed by a Bellydance Show that evening with performances from Dance Teachers and students through Ireland and the Star Performer will be Shafeek. (Details of show venue to be confirmed)

Please contact me for details of affordable accommodation in Dublin.

Workshop places limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Biography of Shafeek Ibrahim

Shafeek is an Egyptian Dance Master and the youngest male dance talent come from Egypt. He is an international performer, teacher and choreographer who is renowned for his dynamic performance and excellent teaching skills. He has over 10 years of professional dance experience appearing in film, television and theatre, his repertoire is vast and includes modern and traditional styles of belly dance as well as ballet, contemporary and world dance. He is also the UK's only resident tanoura dancer (Egyptian whirling dervish). Shafeek has also started the UK's first and only performance course, the Shafeek Stage School with which he has joined with his show Arabian Dance Theatre. Shafeek's knowledge of dance is extensive and highly respected. He is a warm and inspirational dancer. See his website www.shafeek-dance.com and his videos on youtube under- Shafeek Ibrahim