Events

Michelle Pender Dance Workshop
Date: 8 May 2010
Venue: Isle of Man
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Contact adrienne.thompson@axa-iom.co.im for further details

SIROCCO
Date: 14-16 May 2010
Venue: Frome, UK
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Sirocco celebrates the meeting of East and West and is a platform for dance fusion. A weekend of learning and laughter, with classes, shows, seminars and parties.

Uncover your hidden gifts and ignite the magic spark of inspiration. The line-up is balanced between new artists and those who have appeared before at Sirocco. If you’ve enjoyed working with a particular teacher at past festivals, come and discover more of what they offer.

For full details please visit www.siroccofestival.org.uk

Le Petit Souk
Date: 15 May 2010
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Contact valrainbow@phonecoop.coop for further details

Lowton Hafla
Date: 16 May 2010
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Contact greenyansue@tiscali.co.uk for further details

Keithley Hafla
Date: 21 May 2010
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Contact taylorjeanette@tiscali.co.uk for further details

Middle Eastern Music, Drum & Dance Camp
Date: 18-20 June 2010
Venue: Camerton Hall, Meadgat, Camerton, BA2 0NL
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Cost: Early bird ticket until 20 March 2010: £70; Late bookings: £85; Concessions available

Middle Eastern and Tribal Dance:
Carmen Jones: www.raqsarabia.co.uk
Michelle Pender (Whirling Dervish Bazaar)
Raheesha (Director of the Majma Dance Festival): www.majmadance.co.uk

Middle Eastern Percussion:
Chas Whitaker: www.arabicdrum.co.uk

Middle Eastern Music and Arabic Nay:
Maren Lueg: www.myspace.com/mazajband


Confirmed Bands:
Mazaj: www.myspace.com/mazajband

The Arabic Balkan Gypsy Band: www.arabicbalkangypsyband.co.uk

The Country & Eastern Band: www.myspace.com/countryandeastern


Situated on a beautiful site for camping with changing rooms and showers available. Workshops and performances take place in the community hall with dance floor, kitchen & bar.

For bookings and more info contact Maren on 01761 420 664 or marenlueg@yahoo.co.uk

Raqs Britannia
Date: 25-27 June 2010
Venue: City Hall, Sheffield
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With The Belly Dance Superstars, international teacher Michelle Pender and others
See www.raqsbritannia.co.uk for further details

Brothers of the Balady and Friends
Date: Saturday 17 July 2010
Venue: The Zion Centre, Manchester
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Concert and show with audience participation
Contact Michelle on 07733 115 043 or email michelle@whirling-dervish.co.uk for tickets
Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment

Once in a Blue Moon Camp
Date: 7-8 August 2010
Venue: Worsley Woods, Manchester
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Drumming in the Dark party, camping, BBQ and great company
Contact me on 07733 115 043 or email michelle@whirling-dervish.co.uk for further details

Tribe of Doris
Date: 10-15 August
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Summer school with international drum and dance teachers - Amel Tafsout, Salah Dawson Miller, Michelle Pender, Chas Whittaker, Maren Lueg and many more.

See www.tribeofdoris.co.uk for further details

Sahara Dance Holiday
Date: 23-30 October 2010
Venue: on the desert fringe of Morocco in the idyllic setting of the Palm Garden at Dar Sidi Bounou
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Cost: £495

With Tribe Zuza and Michelle Pender
Join us to dance on the desert fringe of Morocco in the idyllic setting of the Palm Garden at Dar Sidi Bounou. After the great success of our 2009 trip, Tribe Zuza and Allal Yamien are organising another exciting Sahara Dance holiday with guest teacher Michelle Pender.

More details of the itinerary and booking will be up on the Sahara Dance page soon. Meanwhile check out the www.darsidibounou.com website and see how beautiful the destination is!

Holiday price £495 and does not include flights.
See www.tribezuza.co.uk for further details, or contact Angela on 01670 787 223 or angela@tribezuza.co.uk