holidays
Belly and tribal dance holidays in Morocco
Sidi Ifni dance holiday
October 14nd – 21th 2008 in pretty Sidi Ifni
This will be for women wanting to learn MOROCCAN SHABBI.
This beginners' Moroccan Shabbi dance class will teach you correct body posture, basic moves and a short choreography, as well as historical knowledge of the dance.
You will have 2 hours daily tuition 11-1pm, and 1 hour theory, history and video 6-7pm.
Tribal and other style can be taught on a different date if four or more friends book at the same time, and the group can learn the basics to get started as a Tribal troupe.
- Day 1 On your arrival you will get familiar with your locality and there will be a talk and video in evening.
- Day 2 Trip to Laxerah beach.
- Day 3 Visit to the village of Merlift.
- Day 4 Walk along the long stretch of beach and visit the fishing port. In the evening you can have your hands and feet decorated with henna art.
- Day 5 Visiting the women’s cooperative in Mesti where they make argan oil. You can buy their products.
- Day 6 Visit to Tiznit to buy silver jewellery or visit the local hammam where we will be scrubbed and massaged.
- Day 7 Stay local or a visit to the Nomad museum in the desert near Gulaemen. In the evening we have our hafla (a party) where we dance, hopefully to live music; if you're learning drums you can join in for a jam.
I can arrange any date in December, January and Feburary if group booking of 6 or more women.
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Marrakech dance holiday
March 1st-8th 2008
Classes for beginners.
American Tribal style.
Includes shopping for your look.
You will receive 2 hours daily tuition 11-1pm, and 1 hour theory, history and costume 6-7pm daily.
If you already have four or more women who want to start off a tribe, please contact me, as this will be an excellent starter course where I can help you in styling costumes, music, etc.
- Day 1 In Marrakech, on the first day we will visit Dar Jemma el Fna and wander round the souks. It is an amazing experience, just walking round the square with its orange juice sellers, story tellers and musicians. During the evening, you are free to visit cafes and restaurants in and around the square, to absorb and enjoy the atmosphere.
- Day 2 We will visit the Kortubia Mosque and the Menara gardens.
- Day 3 We will visit the Yves St Laurent Le Jardin Majorelle.
- Day 4 We will visit the Jardin de l’Agdals.
- Day 5 We will visit the medina and the souks for a day of shopping.
- Day 6 We visit the dyeing quarter and the tanneries (not for vegetarians).
- Day 7 Your return or onward travel.
I can arrange new dates if this is not suitable for group bookings of 6 or more women.
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Essaouira dance holiday
June 2008 in the seaside resort of Essaouira
For BASIC EGYPTIAN or if you have a group of friends 4 or more you can also choose TRIBAL BEGINNERS . You will need to contact me to confirm beforehand.
You will receive 2 hours daily tuition 11-1pm and 1 hour theory, history, etc. 6-7pm.
- Day 1 You can settle in to your accommodation and in the evening we will visit the main square, Place Hassan, and walk around the port and the ramparts.
- Day 2 We will visit the port and the ramparts to see the activities by day and also visit the spice market.
- Day 3 We will visit a number of the small shops and galleries and have a hammam with massage.
- Day 4 We will take a walk along the beach, which is extremely long and beautiful. You can take a camel ride, or maybe have a wind surfing lesson.
- Day 5 You may have got your eye on something in the souks and it’s time to start haggling and shop till you drop!
- Day 6 It’s time for the Hafla so we can shake and shimmy the night away!
- Day 7 Your return or onward travel.
I can arrange dates for December, January, Feburary and March 2008 if there is a group booking of 6 or more.