Photos above: 1 with wings taken courtesy/copyright of Liza Jones of Glos. University in their studio. Pic. in red Bishop's Cleeve St. Fair 2009
Belly Dance Classes nr.Cheltenham, Gloucestershire -
'Caliana' (Claire)
(I am based approx. 5-8 miles N.E. of Cheltenham - do NOT teach in Gloucester) Performers available: Glos., Worcs., etc.
Fun, friendly classes - enjoy learning this beautiful dance form and enjoy a different kind of exercise! IMPORTANT: see below:
** STOP PRESS! RE. BEGINNERS: (I am no longer running classes at Prestbury Hall as some searches 'still show this up')
'TASTER' FOR BEGINNERS: THURSDAY, 19th AUGUST 2010 at
Methodist Church Hall, off Tobyfield Road., Bishop's Cleeve
8 p.m. PROMPT- 9 p.m. £5 AND: additional
'TASTER' for BEGINNERS: THURSDAY, 16th SEPT. 2010 - same venue 8 p.m. PROMPT - 9 p.m. £5 Please try & have correct cash, so we can 'get on with our DANCING'!!!
(should anyone like to attend both, I will vary the content of each. as at 27/8/10 several have registered for this - so places limited). ESSENTIAL TO REGISTER WITH ME FIRST: anyone turning up NOTregistered, sorry may have to 'disappoint' ask you to return another time - as I need to know exact numbers and who to expect! THANKS! Plan to commence regular classes same venue, etc. from 30th Sept. Above applies: PLEASE REGISTER WITH ME FIRST!!
IMPROVERS: SHORT REFRESHER/REVISION of technique from last few terms! IMPROVERS ONLY! - or if anyone new to the area with more than 2 yrs. belly dance experience, please contact me: 8-9 p.m. £5 - cash if poss. pls. 8 p.m. start prompt - it will be a 'full' hour!!! : at The Guide Hall, Winchcombe (contact me for directions) Friday, 20th August 2010. Re-start 1st Oct. same venue & times, etc.
******PLEASE ALSO NOTE I RUN CLASSES SEPTEMBER TO JUNE:
NOT JAN. TO DEC!!!!. (I may have to turn away enquirers in Jan. as they will have missed several weeks, 'core moves/steps'; health & safety issues important too!)
***** New belly dance shop: 'The Purple Butterfly', St. Mary's La., Tewkesbury - sells belly dance costumes, separates, accessories, ethnic goods; (complementary health treatments available too!) Open Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. but check with Jane Moyle on: 07716029415
N.B. Members of Claire's Improvers' classes have performed Claire's choreographies as amateur troupe: available for fetes, functions, performances, parties, haflas, charity events, older peoples' clubs, etc.
'Cleo's Sisters' - Some of our previous performances:
(for PHOTOS, click on 'Photos' square at TOP or bottom of page!)
The Winchcombe Flower Show on Mon., 28th August 2006
The Ragged Hedge Fair Cirencester 2nd Sept. '06 - to support the Cotswold Breakthrough Breast Cancer Group.
9th December 2006 'THE BIG PURPLE Breakthrough Ball' at Cirencester, Glos. - fundraising for Cotswold Breakthrough Breast Cancer see:
http://www.cotswoldbreakthrough.org.uk/
2007 - Harley Owners' Club Worcs.
(raised money for Cheltenham Breast Cancer Support Group)
Bishop's Cleeve Street Fair June 2007
2008: - 8th May - private party
at 'The Revolution', Cheltenham, Glos. 'Casablanca' themed party
7th June Chipping Campden charity ball; 8th June Bishop's Cleeve St. Fair 2008, Bishop's Cleeve St. Fair 2009, entertainment at St. Stehen's Club, Tivoli, Cheltenham, 12th June '09
Nailsworth Rotary Club - 12th Aug. '09 (my own solo performance) - further appearances to be confirmed later in year.
Rugby Club event at 'Newlands', Cheltenham Fri., 26th Feb. 2010
Charity Night in Cheltenham (solo performance)to help fund Multiple Sclerosis Society: 30th April 2010
Bishop's Cleeve Street Fair (with friends in another troupe) 6 June 2010
(see photo) Further event to be confirmed during Nov. 2010
'Caliana' (Claire) also available for haflas, events, restaurants, sessions with brownies, gentle exercise/dance sessions for Age Concern, older groups; W.I. demos., 'hen parties', breast cancer groups, Rotary Clubs, etc. Troupe available for more events:
Contact:
danceinfo@bellydance-tortoises.me.uk
(not co.uk !).****As at 27/8/10 experiencing problems with internet! Please call me or try alternative email: Calianabdancer@hotmail.co.uk
01242 602241Please leave message with your name and landline! no. slowly and CLEARLY! (some messages have been so indistinct I have not been able to get back to you with info. which was a great pity! - and I will return your call a.s.a.p.) I will be happy to chat to you and give you more details re. (for beginners) what to wear, etc.
Caliana teaches mainly Egyptian style; has been dancing, (first having started lessons in London, with Melissa Abraham, her 'original inspiration!') - for almost 9 years; now been teaching over 5 years in Cheltenham area. Attends workshops given by visiting Egyptian master teachers/dancers from Cairo (most recently Randa Kamel & Fifi Abdo 2009)- whenever possible; preferring the authentic Egyptian technique :'keeping to its roots'
Public Liability Insurance held by Mosaic Arabic Dance Network.
HAPPY DANCING !!
(site still under further construction)