Drumming-

Arabic rhythms & Frame drum workshops - (email for details)

Dance classes / workshops

1-'Belly dance' - ('Arabic dance -Raks sharki)

2- 'Fit  4 Dance'

3-'Shuvani Circle Dance'

4-'Baggy T-Shirt' Dance Workshops'

5-'Speyside Stars' (Youth group)

1-Belly dance' Classical Arabic

Regular classes-(Thursday nights) group lessons.

Courses of 6 weekly classes- 'Arabian Nights'

Please Email to book a place

Venue- Speyside High School/ Community centre Aberlour

Beginners - Classical Egyptian dance 8.10pm - 9.10pm

Please bring ;-

 Water to drink in an unbreakable bottle
Loose or stretch clothing that you feel comfortable in.
Thin flexible sole shoes such as ballet or gillies I and others will dance barefoot if the floor is suitable at the venue as this is traditional for the dance but this is your own choice if you wish to do so. If you bring nothing else bring a sense of fun, humour and adventure!


Classical Egyptian dance celebrates femininity and was traditionally danced with / for other women and was not originally a performance art.

The dance activates many muscle groups particularly those of the torso. It helps to tone shape and strengthen the body when practised regularly & correctly as its a dance using body isolations that promote muscle control.

It is very feminine and encourages women to feel good about themselves and of course is a lot of fun! It is suitable for women of all ages, body shapes and ability.

Performance group (Email for details)
This course will focus on styles of 'Middle Eastern" dance for performance.

It is suitable for women of all ages who have an interest in joining a Troupe for small scale performances for fun.
Or who just want to learn more about 'Middle Eastern dance"!

It will include learning classical & fusion dances dancing with fun props and looking at preparation & basic performance skills.

2- Fit 4 Dance - Thursday 7.00 - 8.00

Venue- Speyside High School/ Community centre Aberlour

Dance based  workout Including a cardiovascular workout muscular conditioning exercises and some resistance exercises.

For ladies wishing to improve general fitness levels and body toning.

This session is also recommended for dancers wishing to enhance local muscular endurance, CV endurance and postural stability.

Please bring a plastic water bottle and exercise mat
(some mats are available ) Please wear unrestrictive clothing suitable for some mat work.

Shoes
'Trainers' (low profile), 'Dance sneakers' or supportive indoor sports shoes are recommended for this session 

3- 'Shuvani Circle Dance'

A ‘Shuvani’ is the healer, herbalist, midwife and wise woman of a Romany community. The care taker of the folk wisdom of the culture through generations.

Ethnic and sacred dance workshops

These dances promote health, well being and a sense of unity by dancing in a group with a 'collective spirit' of co-operation and sensitivity.

The dances range from meditative and mesmerising to energising and joyful.

Many of the dances are very ancient indeed and evoke a sense of tradition, strength, power and dignity that is driven by a strong rhythmic force.

Women can enjoy dancing supported and welcomed by the security of the dancing circle as a single entity.

The Four Workshops

Each workshop in this series of four is of ether 2 or 4 hours duration each with a central theme introducing regional or cultural specialities of this dance form.

Dances of the Lands of the Labyrinth
Classical and ancient Greek and Macedonian dances

The Colourful World of 'Gipsy' Dance (Rom)
Introduction, using the simplest moves and the lively Coceck Rhythms.

Echoes of the Ottoman Empire
Dignified dances from this ancient landscape
including Turkish and Armenian dances.

Sacred Circle Dances
Choreographed and traditional 'Sacred' dances for health and wholeness of mind body and spirit.

Dance is a form of exercise and you take part at your own risk.

If you are in any doubt of your fitness to dance as with any other form of exercise you should consult your Doctor for advice before attending. Also you should advise the instructor of any conditions, injuries or disabilities that may affect you during the class so the moves can be adapted to suit your needs.

What to bring

Water to drink in an unbreakable bottle
Loose or stretch clothing that you feel comfortable in.
Thin flexible sole shoes such as ballet or gillies I and others will dance barefoot if the floor is suitable at the venue as this is traditional for the dance but this is your own choice if you wish to do so. If you bring nothing else bring a sense of fun, humour and adventure!