I'm really excited about some new classes I'll be teaching in March.
Magic for Mums!
SwishAndHips Belly Dance Classes
Every Wednesday in March
9.30-10.30am
at the Kirkgate Community Centre, Leith (with mirrors!)
All women welcome, although this class will be ideal for mums (like me) who want to have some fun me-time straight after dropping the weans at school!
First class (Wednesday 3 March) - only £2
All other classes £4
If you enjoy music, want to keep fit and have fun, try Egyptian belly dance. This class is ideal for all levels of fitness and all ages. We dance in bare feet (or slipper-socks or dance shoes if you feel the cold) and comfy clothes (joggers, leggings, t-shirt). It is not necessary to bare your belly!
The class uses mostly modern Egyptian pop music. You'll learn the basic belly dance moves, and how to put them together in combinations. You'll also learn about different styles of belly dance, and the sorts of music belly dance in performed to. Mostly I hope you'll have a good, fun, active time!
Give me a shout if you have any questions - otherwise please come along!
Monday 22 February 2010
Hafla for Haiti
Last night was the fundraising Hafla for Haiti, organised by Irene Hogg, at Revolution nightclub in Edinburgh. The week leading up to it was mid-term so I had almost no time to prepare, and felt pretty under the weather - so I was over the moon that it was such a good evening!
I danced a stick routine, the first time I've recycled a dance - I'd performed the same number in December at the hafla in Peebles. The feedback I got last night was that this time was much better than the last, so perhaps it's a winning formula. It's good to have a chance to twiddle bits I don't like. You can see it here, cos I haven't figured out how to embed it into my blog yet!
I was more excited about the Helwa Hurdies (my Intermediate-level performance class I teach in Musselburgh). The Hurdies were performing their routine for the first time, and only began learning the choreography in the middle of January. They were amazing. They looked gorgeous, they moved beautifully, they were just fabulous. I felt so proud!! You can hear my zaghareets and squeals of joy in footage!!
It was a really good fun night with some really good performances - Moyra was beautiful, I really love her Egyptian style. Laura Monteith was so easy to watch, she's such a natural performer. Oh so many great dancers!!!
There were also two burlesque performers and a pole dancer - I've never seen either sort of performance before. The pole dancer did some amazing manoeuvres, but to me it's more like a gymnastic display than a dance. I felt like I do when I watch gymnastic floorwork - amazing, accomplished, but for my taste, lacks musicality. The burlesque women stripped off to their nipple-tassles in an entertaining way. Not my cup of tea.
Well done Irene for a great night and thanks for the opportunity to perform!
I danced a stick routine, the first time I've recycled a dance - I'd performed the same number in December at the hafla in Peebles. The feedback I got last night was that this time was much better than the last, so perhaps it's a winning formula. It's good to have a chance to twiddle bits I don't like. You can see it here, cos I haven't figured out how to embed it into my blog yet!
I was more excited about the Helwa Hurdies (my Intermediate-level performance class I teach in Musselburgh). The Hurdies were performing their routine for the first time, and only began learning the choreography in the middle of January. They were amazing. They looked gorgeous, they moved beautifully, they were just fabulous. I felt so proud!! You can hear my zaghareets and squeals of joy in footage!!
It was a really good fun night with some really good performances - Moyra was beautiful, I really love her Egyptian style. Laura Monteith was so easy to watch, she's such a natural performer. Oh so many great dancers!!!
There were also two burlesque performers and a pole dancer - I've never seen either sort of performance before. The pole dancer did some amazing manoeuvres, but to me it's more like a gymnastic display than a dance. I felt like I do when I watch gymnastic floorwork - amazing, accomplished, but for my taste, lacks musicality. The burlesque women stripped off to their nipple-tassles in an entertaining way. Not my cup of tea.
Well done Irene for a great night and thanks for the opportunity to perform!
Sunday 7 February 2010
Lorna of Cairo workshop in Edinburgh
I am very excited about this! Book now to make sure you get a place!Saturday 6th March 2010Workshop with Lorna of Cairo
Live Drumming
Open level - suitable for all belly dancers (but not complete beginners)
1pm - 3.30pm
Edinburgh's Telford College, Granton Waterfront Campus
£30
2.5 hours of pure Cairo dance, with Lorna of Cairo and drumming with Adam. A fun workshop exploring ways to interpret the rhythms of Egyptian music. We will work on arms, feet, and everything in between! Although there will be the usual latest Cairo stories, the majority of the workshop will be DANCING - prepare to sweat!
About Lorna of Cairo
Before leaving her native Edinburgh to become a professional belly dancer in Cairo, Lorna was teaching 27 hours of belly dance classes each week, across Scotland. A hugely successful teacher and performer for almost a decade, Lorna enjoyed Edinburgh Fringe Festival successes and was resident dancer at Morocco Walima restaurant. Lorna is now the first Scottish dancer to work professionally in Cairo. She has been performing in Cairo for over three years and is currently a star of the Pharoaoh Nile Cruisers. Lorna records her adventures in a captivating blog that has a worldwide following, http://www.bellylorna.com/
"As a peformer, Lorna epitomises the cheeky sassiness of modern Cairo, and is a very giving and lively entertainer. As a teacher and as an individual, Lorna is witty, engaging, highly knowledgable and passionate about sharing her knowledge gained from first-hand experience." http://www.saqarah.co.uk/
To book your place contact Elspeth at swishandhips@hotmail.co.uk or send your payment by paypal to elspethalexandra@hotmail.com
Live Drumming
Open level - suitable for all belly dancers (but not complete beginners)
1pm - 3.30pm
Edinburgh's Telford College, Granton Waterfront Campus
£30
2.5 hours of pure Cairo dance, with Lorna of Cairo and drumming with Adam. A fun workshop exploring ways to interpret the rhythms of Egyptian music. We will work on arms, feet, and everything in between! Although there will be the usual latest Cairo stories, the majority of the workshop will be DANCING - prepare to sweat!
About Lorna of Cairo
Before leaving her native Edinburgh to become a professional belly dancer in Cairo, Lorna was teaching 27 hours of belly dance classes each week, across Scotland. A hugely successful teacher and performer for almost a decade, Lorna enjoyed Edinburgh Fringe Festival successes and was resident dancer at Morocco Walima restaurant. Lorna is now the first Scottish dancer to work professionally in Cairo. She has been performing in Cairo for over three years and is currently a star of the Pharoaoh Nile Cruisers. Lorna records her adventures in a captivating blog that has a worldwide following, http://www.bellylorna.com/
"As a peformer, Lorna epitomises the cheeky sassiness of modern Cairo, and is a very giving and lively entertainer. As a teacher and as an individual, Lorna is witty, engaging, highly knowledgable and passionate about sharing her knowledge gained from first-hand experience." http://www.saqarah.co.uk/
To book your place contact Elspeth at swishandhips@hotmail.co.uk or send your payment by paypal to elspethalexandra@hotmail.com
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