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Belly Dancing
is a gentle and expressive way of keeping fit and improving flexibility and co-ordination. It provides an all-over workout without being physically exhausting and can induce feelings of well-being and exhilaration. Anisa’s classes are suitable for women of all ages and fitness levels and are friendly and relaxed. Numbers are kept low to ensure that real teaching can take place. Anisa teaches Egyptian Folk, Baladi, and Classical styles and stick and veil technique.Students are allowed to develop their skills at their own pace.
BEGINNERS CLASSES
Open to all ages and fitness levels. Each class includes a gentle warm-up, tuition in the basic movements of Egyptian Belly Dance and a simple combination of movements. Students will also learn basic veil technique .
IMPROVERS CLASSES
Open to anyone who has mastered the basics of Egyptian Belly Dance. Classes include a warm-up, practise of moves and steps, exploration of different styles such as “New Cairo” and work on a choreography. Veil and stick dancing are taught regularly. We also work on group dances for the end of term Hafla to which all class members and their friends and families are invited . Whilst there is no obligation to perform at any event, many group members enjoy the opportunity to develop their performing skills. Anisa also organises regular trips to dance performances and festivals and arranges occasional classes with visiting teachers.
Wear loose comfortable clothing such as a long skirt or leggings and bring a scarf to tie around your hips.Students either dance barefoot or wear slipperettes. THE WHITSTABLE SHIMMIES
We receive regular requests for belly dance performances at local community and arts festivals. In 2006, the Whitstable Shimmies performed at the Whitstable Oyster Festival , May Day at the Castle and Whitstable Carnival. Choreographies for these events are taught in the improvers class. All class members are welcome to perform at Shimmies events.
COSMIC SHIMMY
A smaller group of experienced dancers are available for hire to entertain at weddings, parties and cabaret performances. Performances in 2006 have included a 40th birthday party, a wedding celebration, Moroccan themed fundraising events in Herne Bay and Elham, a Moroccan night in the restaurant of The Duke of Cumberland, Whitstable, Gay Pride in Canterbury, a variety performance for The Whitstable Oyster Festival and a specially commissioned performance piece for the private view of the artist Irena Pavlova McGann at The Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre and The Belgian Bar in Ramsgate Harbour. Special commissions welcome .
CHILDREN’S PARTIES
Anisa and Rebecca offer a themed belly dance party for children aged between 5 and 12. Activities include a dance class, dressing up and performing , storytelling and games.
PRIVATE LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS
Private belly dance lessons and small group sessions for hen parties / team building / parties / play schemes and youth clubs are available on request .
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