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East Midlands belly dance teachers.
(Lincolnshire has it's own page for Lincolnshire click here)
(Lincolnshire has it's own page for Lincolnshire click here)
Name: Samantha Matthews LOUGHBOROUGH
Website: http://www.fireflybellydance.co.uk
Email: enquiries@fireflybellydance.co.uk
Phone: 07515 260362
Area: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Style: Egyptian style bellydance for fun-loving beginners!
Hello there! My name is Samantha and I have been belly dancing now for over 5 years. It started as a hobby but has become a great passion of mine, one which I would like to share!
Website: http://www.fireflybellydance.co.uk
Email: enquiries@fireflybellydance.co.uk
Phone: 07515 260362
Area: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Style: Egyptian style bellydance for fun-loving beginners!
Hello there! My name is Samantha and I have been belly dancing now for over 5 years. It started as a hobby but has become a great passion of mine, one which I would like to share!
Name:"Andrea's Oriental Dance" LEICESTER
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/andreasorient
Email: andreasorientaldance@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07704334121
Area: Leicester
Andrea's Oriental dance is based in Leicester UK and offers Belly dance classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced dancer as well as workshops and private tuition. Andrea is a professional dancer, choreographer and free-lance teacher. Her unique style differs from usual belly dance class and makes sessions highly enjoyable for the beginners as well as for the advanced students. Intermediate and advanced students have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and perform at various cultural and private events. Why not to be one of them?
Professional Belly dancers and Fire dancers are available for hire to make your event exiting and unforgettable.
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/andreasorient
Email: andreasorientaldance@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07704334121
Area: Leicester
Andrea's Oriental dance is based in Leicester UK and offers Belly dance classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced dancer as well as workshops and private tuition. Andrea is a professional dancer, choreographer and free-lance teacher. Her unique style differs from usual belly dance class and makes sessions highly enjoyable for the beginners as well as for the advanced students. Intermediate and advanced students have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and perform at various cultural and private events. Why not to be one of them?
Professional Belly dancers and Fire dancers are available for hire to make your event exiting and unforgettable.
Cara Amirah DERBYSHIRE & NOTTS
Tel: 0797 4299958
Email: cara.amirah@rocketmail.com
Website: http://www.kuchitree.com
Area: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Cara Amirah is the founder of KuchiTree and is qualified in a variety of Arts which all aim to help balance the ‘Body and Mind’: Dance & movement (Physical Fitness Dip. & Part Dance Degree), Comp Therapy (IIHHT ITEC) and Beauty Therapies (Dip. Beauty Therapy - BABTAC) with over fifteen years experience practicing and teaching. She is also a fully qualified Adult Education Tutor (C&G) and Part-Time Youth & Community Worker and is also a member of the IFL (Institute for Learning), Professional Beauty and MADN (Mosaic Arabic Dance Network) and has been working in her field of expertise for over 15 years.
Tel: 0797 4299958
Email: cara.amirah@rocketmail.com
Website: http://www.kuchitree.com
Area: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Cara Amirah is the founder of KuchiTree and is qualified in a variety of Arts which all aim to help balance the ‘Body and Mind’: Dance & movement (Physical Fitness Dip. & Part Dance Degree), Comp Therapy (IIHHT ITEC) and Beauty Therapies (Dip. Beauty Therapy - BABTAC) with over fifteen years experience practicing and teaching. She is also a fully qualified Adult Education Tutor (C&G) and Part-Time Youth & Community Worker and is also a member of the IFL (Institute for Learning), Professional Beauty and MADN (Mosaic Arabic Dance Network) and has been working in her field of expertise for over 15 years.
Janet Rose (Malika) NOTTINGHAM
Phone: 07751 481 747
Email: bellydanceworld@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.bellydanceworld.co.uk
Area: Nottingham/England
Janet teaches Egyptian oriental, cabaret, shaibi, saaidi,baladi and tribal (berber). Janet is known for her own strong dance style and encourages students to develop their own unique style. Janet also teaches confidence building which she incorporates into her dance classes. Janet teaches regular classes and is also available to run workshops. Janet has an enhanced CRB and public liability insurance. She is known as a great ambassador for the dance and this comes across in her delivery.
Phone: 07751 481 747
Email: bellydanceworld@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.bellydanceworld.co.uk
Area: Nottingham/England
Janet teaches Egyptian oriental, cabaret, shaibi, saaidi,baladi and tribal (berber). Janet is known for her own strong dance style and encourages students to develop their own unique style. Janet also teaches confidence building which she incorporates into her dance classes. Janet teaches regular classes and is also available to run workshops. Janet has an enhanced CRB and public liability insurance. She is known as a great ambassador for the dance and this comes across in her delivery.
Jacky Oruc DONCASTER
Phone: 01427 892669 (evenings after 8.30 is best)
Email: jacky_oruc@hotmail.co.uk
Areas: Gainsborough, Misterton, Doncaster.
Jacky teaches Egyptian and Turkish styles of belly dance.
Jacky also teaches a twice yearly residential weekend in Jersey.
Jacky has been belly dancing for about 9 years and performs regularly around the region. She is fully insured and is a Northern Arabic Dance Association (N.A.D.A.) member.
Phone: 01427 892669 (evenings after 8.30 is best)
Email: jacky_oruc@hotmail.co.uk
Areas: Gainsborough, Misterton, Doncaster.
Jacky teaches Egyptian and Turkish styles of belly dance.
Jacky also teaches a twice yearly residential weekend in Jersey.
Jacky has been belly dancing for about 9 years and performs regularly around the region. She is fully insured and is a Northern Arabic Dance Association (N.A.D.A.) member.
Pauline Qu NOTTINGHAM & LINCOLN
Website: http://www.britishtribalstyle.com
Email: paulinequ@britishtribalstyle.com
Area: Nottingham/East Midlands
Pauline specialises in Tribal dance and is the founder of her own genre, British Tribal Style. Pauline offers a variety of workshops in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire or anywhere else she's invited to. Pauline is one of those multi-talented people and as well as being a brilliant Tribal dancer, also drums, does Tribal sword dancing, makes her own costumes AND does henna tattoos. Please visit her website for more info.
Asif Quereshi EAST MIDLANDS (DRUMMING)
Email: riftvalleydrummer@britishtribalstyle.com
Area: Nottingham/East Midlands
Asif is Pauline Qu's husband (see above) and offers drumming workshops in the region.
Drum workshops are particularly useful for dancers who want to understand the rhythms they dance to as well as potential musicians. He also leads a drum group who are available to provide music for your haflas and performances. Please visit Pauline's website (above) for more info.
Website: http://www.britishtribalstyle.com
Email: paulinequ@britishtribalstyle.com
Area: Nottingham/East Midlands
Pauline specialises in Tribal dance and is the founder of her own genre, British Tribal Style. Pauline offers a variety of workshops in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire or anywhere else she's invited to. Pauline is one of those multi-talented people and as well as being a brilliant Tribal dancer, also drums, does Tribal sword dancing, makes her own costumes AND does henna tattoos. Please visit her website for more info.
Asif Quereshi EAST MIDLANDS (DRUMMING)
Email: riftvalleydrummer@britishtribalstyle.com
Area: Nottingham/East Midlands
Asif is Pauline Qu's husband (see above) and offers drumming workshops in the region.
Drum workshops are particularly useful for dancers who want to understand the rhythms they dance to as well as potential musicians. He also leads a drum group who are available to provide music for your haflas and performances. Please visit Pauline's website (above) for more info.
Joanna Bradshaw NOTTINGHAM & DERBY
Tel: 07707 105 251
Email: joannabradshaw@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.bellydancenottingham.co.uk
Area: Nottingham and Derby
Joanna promotes Egyptian style belly dance in Nottingham and Derbyshire.
She teaches workshops and is available for performances and demonstrations. She also teaches Saidi stick and veil. Please visit her website for more info.
Beatrice Flowers NOTTINGHAM and East Midlands
Tel: 07736 929018
Email: beatrice_flowers@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.beatriceflowers.com
Area: Nottingham and East Mids
I teach Egyptian and American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in Nottingham.
Ladies classes and men's classes available.
I am available for workshops, private lessons, demonstrations and performances.
Please visit my website for more info.
Tel: 07736 929018
Email: beatrice_flowers@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.beatriceflowers.com
Area: Nottingham and East Mids
I teach Egyptian and American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in Nottingham.
Ladies classes and men's classes available.
I am available for workshops, private lessons, demonstrations and performances.
Please visit my website for more info.
Name: Tati Hafsa Nottingham and East Midlands
Website: http://www.abcdanceschool.co.uk
Email: info@abcdanceschool.co.uk
Area: Nottingham
Tati Hafsa is a very popular bellydance teacher and performer based in Nottingham but originally from Brazil. She has been dancing her whole life and loves it. She has been featured at Planet Egypt (London) more than once and travles to Egypt regularly to improve her dancing skills. She is also founder and co-organiser of Pink Bellydancing (www.pinkbellydancing.com) and other events in the region. Please visit her website: www.tatihafsa.com for more details on classes, workshops and events
Website: http://www.abcdanceschool.co.uk
Email: info@abcdanceschool.co.uk
Area: Nottingham
Tati Hafsa is a very popular bellydance teacher and performer based in Nottingham but originally from Brazil. She has been dancing her whole life and loves it. She has been featured at Planet Egypt (London) more than once and travles to Egypt regularly to improve her dancing skills. She is also founder and co-organiser of Pink Bellydancing (www.pinkbellydancing.com) and other events in the region. Please visit her website: www.tatihafsa.com for more details on classes, workshops and events
Name: Lesley Mchenry AKA Shiraz Nottingham
Website: http://www.nottinghambellydance.co.uk
Email: shiraz58@btinternet.com
Phone: 07725 529154
Area: Nottingham
I teach a mix of oriental and egyptian dance, usually focussing on specific choreographies. I am more interested in students getting in touch with their inner goddess than achieving technical excellence!
Website: http://www.nottinghambellydance.co.uk
Email: shiraz58@btinternet.com
Phone: 07725 529154
Area: Nottingham
I teach a mix of oriental and egyptian dance, usually focussing on specific choreographies. I am more interested in students getting in touch with their inner goddess than achieving technical excellence!
Name: Diana Mehira DERBYSHIRE
Phone: 07947 642492
Website: http://www.mehirajewel.webs.com
Email: dianamehira@aol.com
Area: Derby city- Sinfin, Littleover, Spondon and central Derby
I teach a fusion of middle eastern dance styles, as well as some of the more traditional egyptian and turkish styles. I have 10 years dance experience, am a registered nurse and also hold a Diploma and Fitness Management. I hold weekly classes in and around Derby city- Sinfin, Littleover, Spondon and central Derby. I also hold a monthly technique class, focusing on developing technique on certain moves each month.
Phone: 07947 642492
Website: http://www.mehirajewel.webs.com
Email: dianamehira@aol.com
Area: Derby city- Sinfin, Littleover, Spondon and central Derby
I teach a fusion of middle eastern dance styles, as well as some of the more traditional egyptian and turkish styles. I have 10 years dance experience, am a registered nurse and also hold a Diploma and Fitness Management. I hold weekly classes in and around Derby city- Sinfin, Littleover, Spondon and central Derby. I also hold a monthly technique class, focusing on developing technique on certain moves each month.
Name: Demolitia Sutton in Ashfield, Notts
Telephone: 01623559800/07910757753
Website: Find us on Facebook! beginners belly dance group.
Email Address:dpaudj@yahoo.co.uk
Area: Sutton in Ashfield (Nottinghamshire).
Midlands for private tuition.
Dance styles: Tribal fusion, Egyptian.
Bio: This class is an introduction to bellydance, for beginners and refreshers. I teach basic techniques in various styles and some choreography. The class aim is to get dancers started in the lovely art of bellydance, and to have fun and get fit too. I have been a dancer for over 20 yrs in other styles and forms of dance, from swing jive to contemporary dance. I discovered bellydance 3 years ago and fell in love with the variations on offer. So if you want to start shimmying, come along to Oyun Kadin.
Telephone: 01623559800/07910757753
Website: Find us on Facebook! beginners belly dance group.
Email Address:dpaudj@yahoo.co.uk
Area: Sutton in Ashfield (Nottinghamshire).
Midlands for private tuition.
Dance styles: Tribal fusion, Egyptian.
Bio: This class is an introduction to bellydance, for beginners and refreshers. I teach basic techniques in various styles and some choreography. The class aim is to get dancers started in the lovely art of bellydance, and to have fun and get fit too. I have been a dancer for over 20 yrs in other styles and forms of dance, from swing jive to contemporary dance. I discovered bellydance 3 years ago and fell in love with the variations on offer. So if you want to start shimmying, come along to Oyun Kadin.
Name: Elizabeth Hopkins/ Liza Kettering, Northants
Tel: 07763465590 / 01536 518347
Email: liza_h@hotmail.co.uk
Area: Northamptonshire
I teach Egyptian Dance (Belly Dance) in Kettering, Northamptonshire. I specialise in traditional folk, balady and oriental. I started teaching in 1999. My dance troupe, Sahara, were formed in 2001. I hold classes for all levels.
I have travelled extensively in Turkey and Egypt and write about the dance and Middle Eastern culture for the dance Magazine, MOSAIC. In 2004 I was awarded a dance scholarship by The Lisa Ullmann Fund to research social dance in Egypt. As well as organising my own dance troupe, I have worked on projects with Northants Dance and The Arts Council.
Tel: 07763465590 / 01536 518347
Email: liza_h@hotmail.co.uk
Area: Northamptonshire
I teach Egyptian Dance (Belly Dance) in Kettering, Northamptonshire. I specialise in traditional folk, balady and oriental. I started teaching in 1999. My dance troupe, Sahara, were formed in 2001. I hold classes for all levels.
I have travelled extensively in Turkey and Egypt and write about the dance and Middle Eastern culture for the dance Magazine, MOSAIC. In 2004 I was awarded a dance scholarship by The Lisa Ullmann Fund to research social dance in Egypt. As well as organising my own dance troupe, I have worked on projects with Northants Dance and The Arts Council.
Name: Imogen Wheaver. Towcester, Daventry & Banbury
Tel: 07801 966198
website http://www.openartsurgery.co.uk
Email: openartsurgery@phonecoop.coop
Area: Towcester, Daventry and Banbury.
Style: Egyptian style.
I have been studying and performing Egyptian dance for over 10 years, & teaching for 5 years.
I continue to update & improve my own knowledge of Egyptian dance with lessons with UK & international teachers.
Classes are fun and uplifting, all welcome.
I am a fully qualified adult education tutor and exercise to music instructor, with full MADN insurance and CRB checked.
Available for performances & workshops also.
Tel: 07801 966198
website http://www.openartsurgery.co.uk
Email: openartsurgery@phonecoop.coop
Area: Towcester, Daventry and Banbury.
Style: Egyptian style.
I have been studying and performing Egyptian dance for over 10 years, & teaching for 5 years.
I continue to update & improve my own knowledge of Egyptian dance with lessons with UK & international teachers.
Classes are fun and uplifting, all welcome.
I am a fully qualified adult education tutor and exercise to music instructor, with full MADN insurance and CRB checked.
Available for performances & workshops also.
Name: Patricia, Pure Belly Dance Ockbrook (Derby)
Website: http://www.purebellydance.co.uk
Email: patricia@purebellydance.co.uk
Phone: 07809839282
Area: Derby
Styles: Egyptian and Gypsy Belly Dance
Established in 2010, Pure Belly Dance has via Patricia, head instructor and performer, over 10 years experience in the belly dance profession, and provides unrivalled development and tuition to clients throughout the UK. The headquarters are located in Ockbrook (Derby) and classes are held in various venues (please see the website for more information). Private tuition is also available from Pure Belly Dance. Performances are available for that special occasion and can be arranged for anywhere in the world. With extensive international belly dancing experience, Patricia is sure to provide an unforgettable performance to mesmerise the client's guests.
Website: http://www.purebellydance.co.uk
Email: patricia@purebellydance.co.uk
Phone: 07809839282
Area: Derby
Styles: Egyptian and Gypsy Belly Dance
Established in 2010, Pure Belly Dance has via Patricia, head instructor and performer, over 10 years experience in the belly dance profession, and provides unrivalled development and tuition to clients throughout the UK. The headquarters are located in Ockbrook (Derby) and classes are held in various venues (please see the website for more information). Private tuition is also available from Pure Belly Dance. Performances are available for that special occasion and can be arranged for anywhere in the world. With extensive international belly dancing experience, Patricia is sure to provide an unforgettable performance to mesmerise the client's guests.
Name: Sayuri North West Leicestershire
Sayuri Belly Dancing by Sarah Goodlad
Website: http://sayuribellydance.spaces.live.com/
Email: sayuri_bdss@live.com
Phone: 07907 202 555
Area: North West Leicestershire
Style: Sayuri Belly Dance is based in Coalville and the surrounding areas and offers Belly dance classes for Beginners to improvers currently. Her style of Dance is oriental. She offers beginners a real foundation in technique and progressing onto choreographies. She encourages her students to have fun while dancing and has created some unique tools to help beginners feel comfortable making up the own choreographies. As she is known for her double veil work, she also teaches single and double veil in some of her classes. Sayuri has a full enhanced CRB and public liability insurance. Sayuri is available for guest workshops, demonstrations and performances, contact her for more details.
Sayuri Belly Dancing by Sarah Goodlad
Website: http://sayuribellydance.spaces.live.com/
Email: sayuri_bdss@live.com
Phone: 07907 202 555
Area: North West Leicestershire
Style: Sayuri Belly Dance is based in Coalville and the surrounding areas and offers Belly dance classes for Beginners to improvers currently. Her style of Dance is oriental. She offers beginners a real foundation in technique and progressing onto choreographies. She encourages her students to have fun while dancing and has created some unique tools to help beginners feel comfortable making up the own choreographies. As she is known for her double veil work, she also teaches single and double veil in some of her classes. Sayuri has a full enhanced CRB and public liability insurance. Sayuri is available for guest workshops, demonstrations and performances, contact her for more details.
Clair McGregor Peterborough
Tel: 07748591452
email: clairmcgregor@live.co.uk
website: http://www.clairbellydance.com/
Areas: Peterborough area and further for performances or workshops
Bio: I teach Egyptian Style bellydance in the Peterborough area. I have been dancing for over ten years and regularly perform at events and parties around the UK. I focus on Egyptian style bellydance including Oriental, baladi and saidi styles. I am also available for performances and workshops please contact me for details.
Tel: 07748591452
email: clairmcgregor@live.co.uk
website: http://www.clairbellydance.com/
Areas: Peterborough area and further for performances or workshops
Bio: I teach Egyptian Style bellydance in the Peterborough area. I have been dancing for over ten years and regularly perform at events and parties around the UK. I focus on Egyptian style bellydance including Oriental, baladi and saidi styles. I am also available for performances and workshops please contact me for details.
Name: Rachel Rafiefar Derby and East Midlands
Tel: 07949653832
Facebook: Rachel Rafiefar
Email Address: Rachel@thethoughtfulbody.com
Area: Derby, East Midlands,
Bio: Rachel teaches Traditional and Classical Egyptian dance with a focus on improving technique, musical interpretation and expression of the feminine. She also teaches Persian dance, a beautiful and relatively unknown art form which focuses on expressive hands, face and arm movements combined with intricate steps and understated hip movements. Wonderful to dance and a great compliment to any Oriental dancer’s portfolio
Tel: 07949653832
Facebook: Rachel Rafiefar
Email Address: Rachel@thethoughtfulbody.com
Area: Derby, East Midlands,
Bio: Rachel teaches Traditional and Classical Egyptian dance with a focus on improving technique, musical interpretation and expression of the feminine. She also teaches Persian dance, a beautiful and relatively unknown art form which focuses on expressive hands, face and arm movements combined with intricate steps and understated hip movements. Wonderful to dance and a great compliment to any Oriental dancer’s portfolio
