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NEW TRIBAL AND FUSION COURSES STARTING IN APRIL

Hilde — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:35:22 GMT

New bellydance courses start the week of the 31st of March Hilde is a qualified teacher with a degree in dance. She has also got certificates in Egyptian dance and Tribal Belly Dance. She has over 10 years experience in dance and has been teaching belly dance for 3 years. Her style of dancing is very eclectic and there is a huge street dance and flamenco influence present in her dance. Over the years she has created a hybrid style where Middle Eastern dance and Western influences are fused together. This term she will be teaching 3 different styles of belly dance: Mondays - Brighton - starting 31st of March 1.30-2.30: Belly Dance Fitness Fusion: all levels Alexandra dance Academy, 11, Howard Road, Brighton FITNESS FUSION CLASSES: learn to dance while toning up and losing weight! Mondays - Brighton - starting 31st of March 6.30-7.30pm: Egyptian fusion - beginners/improvers 7.45-8.45pm: Egyptian fusion - improvers/intermediate Brighton Youth Centre, 64, Edward Street, Brighton EGYPTIAN FUSION BELLY DANCE: This style uses Egyptian dance techniques, danced to more Modern music and with a more Modern approach. Tuesdays - Brighton - starting 1st of April 8-9.15: Belly Dance Basics - absolute beginners Alexandra dance Academy, 11, Howard Road, Brighton BELLY DANCE BASICS: Learn the basics of belly dance, focus is on correct posture, basic isolations, safe warm ups and stretches, working to the different styles taught on Mondays and Thursdays. Thursdays - Portslade - starting 3rd of April 7-8pm: Tribal fusion - beginners/improvers 8-9pm: Tribal fusion - improvers/intermediate The Dance Station, Unit 4, 57, North Street, Portslade TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE: This eclectic dance style mixes tribal with street dance, flamenco, Egyptian dance and Indian dance into a funky hybrid style. Thursdays - Portslade - starting 3rd of April 9-10pm: Tribal Belly Dance - improvers/intermediate The Dance Station, Unit 4, 57, North Street, Portslade TRIBAL BELLY DANCE: Also called ATS. So much fun and less scary than it sounds! In this course, a vocabulary of movements is taught, each with a cue to start with. The dance is always danced in groups, with leaders that give the cue of a movement and followers that copy the movement. It is all about communication between the dancers and it is a real social dance. The outcome is a very synchronized but improvised group dance, that has an earthy mesmerizing feel to it. For more info check out the flyer or visit the website www.hildebellydance.co.uk

JP OMARI teaches new school hip hop dance in Brighton

Hilde — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:55:53 GMT

JP Omari - 1st June 2008 at the Dance Station Unit 4, 57, North Street Portslade 2-4pm fee £15 - for booking contact Hilde on 07900441993 or visit www.hildebellydance.co.uk JP Omari will be teaching a street dance workshop aimed at improving your groove and improving your coordination. This is a beginners workshop for people that have some experience in belly dance but want to develop their own dancing style with other styles of dance. The workshop will consist of a warm up with basic street dance moves, stretching, a new style hip hop routine, a sharing session and a cool down. JP Omari is a professional Hip Hop dancer, teacher and choreographer, specializing in Streetdance and Bboying (Breakdance). Born and raised in Rome, JP has created his own unique energetic style, drawing from a rich and eclectic range of musical influences. He is a founding member of the Floor Crusaders, (an award winning UK breakdance crew), a member of the famous American hip hop crew SickStep and is Rehearsal Director for the Funkstarz (a hip hop youth dance company). JP teaches, judges and performs extensively throughout the UK. Recent achievements include winner of Vauxhall Tribes Regional Hip Hop Competition 2006 & 2007, choreographer for a short dance film for Channel 4 and as a competitor on BBC1’s Strictly Dance Fever 2006 as part of the popular duo JP & Stacey. www.streetfunk.co.uk If you want to book for this workshop please contact Hilde: 07900441993 www.hildebellydance.co.uk hilde_orientaldance@hotmail.com

TJARDA from THE UZUME in Brighton 25-27th April 2008

Hilde — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:50:33 GMT

PERFORMANCE - SOLD OUT!!!! Friday the 25th of April 2008 at the Joogleberry 14-17, Manchester Street, Brighton Performances by Tjarda - Hilde - Masmoudi tickets are £6 - doors open at 7pm - performance starts at 8pm WORKSHOPS Schedule Saturday 26th of APRIL 2008: 1.30-3pm: Flamenco fusion Exploring true Flamenco gestures and movement vocabulary to use in any style of belly dance. 3.30pm-5pm: 100% UZUME In this workshop you will learn an Uzumé-fusion combination to add to your dance vocabulary. Schedule Sunday 27th of APRIL 2008: TIMES CHANGED!! 1pm-2.30pm: Old school hip hop fusion Learn the basic steps of floating, gliding and sliding, followed by a cool new Fusion combo with HipHop elements such as popping ‘n locking. 3pm-4.30pm: Floorwork In this workshop, you will learn some descents to the floor and what to do while you are down there… Kneepads are strongly recommended for this workshop. 4.30-6pm: Indian flavoured fusion You will learn a combo with some nice poses with arms and hand gestures. Fees: £15 per 1.5 hour workshop or £60 for all 5 workshops Contact Hilde to book workshops or for more info: 07900441993 hilde_orientaldance@hotmail.com www.hildebellydance.co.uk

performance with balkan brass band in Brighton

Hilde — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:04:07 GMT

EXCELLENT!!! Last night I danced in the Komedia with a band called Fanfara. Now THAT is what it is all about, having 10 musicians support your dancing, rather than dancing to a track from a cd. I was so excited that I gave it my all during the first minute and thought I was going to faint halfway through the first track! These guys are absolutely amazing!!

NEW!! Belly Dance Fitness fusion starting every Monday in Brighton starting January 2008

Hilde — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:47:03 GMT

BELLY DANCE FITNESS FUSION: WHAT IS THIS? Learn the art of Belly Dance through a fun exercise class. This class is aimed at losing weight and toning up, getting fit and feeling great in your body. Hilde's experience in teaching Aerobics inspired her to start teaching this class. In each class you will be taught a series of exercises that work towards a choreography. This is a low impact class, so ideal for fat burning. Each class is different so perfect on a drop in basis. Belly Dance Fitness Fusion classes are taught every Monday starting the 7th of January 1.30-2.30pm all levels are welcome PLACE TO BE: ALEXANDRA DANCE ACADEMY, 11, Howard Road, Brighton (map) DATES: ONGOING! Classes start on the 7th of January. There are no set courses running for the Fitness Fusion classes, you either pay for drop in classes or a 10 week class card FEES: £7 for drop in or £6 for concessions. A 10 week class card is £50 and expires after 3 months. NO CLASS ON: 17/3 and 24/3 Contact Hilde on 07900441993 or visit www.hildebellydance.co.uk

New tribal fusion and Egyptian fusion belly dance classes starting in Brighton in February 2008

Hilde — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:44:06 GMT

New bellydance courses start the week of the 11th of February. Hilde is a qualified teacher with a degree in dance. She has also got certificates in Egyptian dance and Tribal Belly Dance. She has over 10 years experience in dance and has been teaching belly dance for 3 years. Her style of dancing is very eclectic and there is a huge streetdance and flamenco influence present in her dance. Over the years she has created a hybrid style where Middle Eastern dance and Western influences are fused together. This term she will be teaching 3 different styles of belly dance: Mondays - Brighton - starting 11th of February 6.30-7.30pm: Egyptian fusion - beginners/improvers 7.45-8.45pm: Egyptian fusion - improvers/intermediate EGYPTIAN FUSION BELLY DANCE: This style uses Egyptian dance techniques, danced to more Modern music and with a more Modern approach. Thursdays - Portslade - starting 14th of February 7-8pm: Tribal fusion - beginners/improvers 8-9pm: Tribal fusion - improvers/intermediate TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE: This eclectic dance style mixes tribal with streetdance, flamenco, Egyptian dance and Indian dance into a funky hybrid style. Thursdays - Portslade - starting 14th of February 9-10pm: Tribal Belly Dance - improvers/intermediate TRIBAL BELLY DANCE: Also called ATS. So much fun and less scary than it sounds! In this course, a vocabulary of movements is taught, each with a cue to start with. The dance is always danced in groups, with leaders that give the cue of a movement and followers that copy the movement. It is all about communication between the dancers and it is a real social dance. The outcome is a very synchronized but improvised group dance, that has an earthy mesmerizing feel to it. NEW Belly Dance Fitness Fusion. Check the website for more info. Each course is 6 weeks but drop in classes are possible too For more info check out the flyer or visit the website www.hildebellydance.co.uk dance studios: 1) Brighton Youth Centre, 64, Edward Street, Brighton 2) The Dance Station, Unit 4, 57, North Street, Portslade

Mira Betz is coming to Brighton in March!

Hilde — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:16:32 GMT

Mira Betz is coming to Brighton 7-9 March 2008. voted instructor of the year 2006 by Zaghareet Magazine. PERFORMANCE: Friday 7th of March 2008 at the Joogleberry Playhouse 14-17, Manchester Street, Brighton doors at 7pm, performance at 8pm performances by Mira, Hilde and Masmoudi tickets are £6 WORKSHOPS: Schedule Saturday 8th of March 2008: 1.30-3.30pm: All that Oozes focus on arms and hands and moving slow with power and intention. 4pm-6pm: Shimmies and Layering Schedule Sunday 9th of March 2008: 10.30am-12.30pm: Hot technique and spicy combinations general technique and combo’s to use for improvisation 1pm-3pm: Fusion Choreography 4pm-6pm: In Praise of Improv exercises to gain proficiency at improvisation Fees: £20 per 2 hour workshop or £80 for all 5 workshops Contact Hilde to book workshops or for more info: 07900441993 hilde_orientaldance@hotmail.com www.hildebellydance.co.uk

new video's of Hilde and Masmoudi (Joogleberry, 2 September 2007)

Hilde — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:27:17 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPhT4wABl1A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwRdPF8_CDQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKrA0X2n400 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqWXKgXIqbw enjoy!!! :)

ARABIAN SPICE & Geneva Bybee workshops - review

Hilde — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:08:17 GMT

Wow, I didn't have time to do this any earlier, what with being in Canada and all that... I just wanted to say thank you so much Geneva for a wonderful weekend. I am still on a high from your performance at the Joogleberry, you are such a wonderful dancer and teacher and person, loved our nights out as well. Sophie is asking when Montana is coming back. Thanks to all for coming to the workshops too! And for your support during the performance at the joogleberry, you all make me feel so good inside with your zaghareets :) And I also want to thank the girls of Masmoudi, you rocked the show!! I am excited for the next performance, I have to admit, I enjoy dancing with you guys even more than performing on my own, I can feel your energy on stage!! More images will be on the bellydance in brighton tribe.

HILDE GOT FAT CHANCE CERTIFIED (general skills)!!

Hilde — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:49:24 GMT

All the way to Toronto for only 5 days! It was great fun, great to meet Carolena and Megha again and so inspiring. It was great to finally meet Audra from Cleopatra's bazaar and great to meet the other dancers, especially Valizan!! Thanks again for the lift to the airport :)

NEW COURSES in Tribal bellydance (ATS) starting in September!!!

Hilde — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:27:01 GMT

Tribal belly dance: Also called ATS or improvised tribal. So much fun and less scary than it sounds In this course, a vocabulary of movements is taught, each with a cue to start with. The dance is always danced in groups, with leaders that give the cue of a movement and followers that copy the movement. It is all about communication between the dancers and it is a real social dance. The outcome is a very synchronised but improvised group dance, that has an earthy mesmerising feel to it. classes are each Thursday (starting 13th of September) in the Dance Station - Unit 4, 57, North Street, Portslade 7.15-8.15: beginners/improvers 8.30-9.30: improvers/intermediate fee for a 7 week course is 42 pounds, or 70 for 2 courses and 25 pounds extra for each additional course (check other blog entry for more details on tribal fusion and Egyptian fusion) drop in classes are possible as well: £7/class or £12/evening For more info, contact Hilde on 07900441993 or visit her website on www.hildebellydance.co.uk

NEW COURSES in tribal fusion and Egyptian fusion belly dance starting in September!!

Hilde — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:22:35 GMT

Egyptian fusion is a style that uses Egyptian dance techniques with a more modern approach classes are each Monday (starting 10th of September) in the Brighton Youth Centre - 64, Edward Street, Brighton 6.30-7.30: beginners/improvers 7.45-8.45: improvers/intermediate Tribal fusion combines Egyptian dance with Tribal belly dance, with elements of Street dance, flamenco and Indian dance. classes are each Wednesday (starting 12th of September) in the Dance Station - Unit 4, 57, North Street, Portslade 7.15-8.15: beginners/improvers 8.30-9.30: improvers/intermediate fee for a 7 week course is 42 pounds, or 70 for 2 courses and 25 pounds extra for each additional course (also check other blog entry about ATS classes on a Thursday!) drop in classes are possible as well: £7/class or £12/evening For more info, contact Hilde on 07900441993 or visit her website on www.hildebellydance.co.uk

Arabian Spice III -tribal edition with guest performance by Geneva Bybee!!

Hilde — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:44:55 GMT

ARABIAN SPICE III – tribal edition <<<<<< SOLD OUT >>>>>> Sunday 2nd of September at the Joogleberry Playhouse (www.joogleberry.com) 14-17, Manchester Street, Brighton Performance by Hilde - Masmoudi - GENEVA BYBEE Doors open at 7.30pm – performance starts at 8.30pm Tickets are £5 For more info visit www.hildebellydance.co.uk or contact hilde on 07900441993 or hilde_orientaldance@hotmail.com

Geneva Bybee is coming to Brighton, September 2007

Hilde — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:41:40 GMT

GENEVA BYBEE WORKSHOP 1-2 September 2007 At the Dance Station, 57, North Street, Portslade Workshop 1 Saturday 1/9/07 13.30-15.30 Belly Dance Movement This course will cover posture, strength, basic isolated movements, and complex layering for belly dance utilizing Suhaila Salimpour's Format. £20 Workshop 2 Saturday 1/9/07 16.00-18.00 Belly Dance Combinations Focus will be on layered movement to popular rhythms, learned in sequences. Basic knowledge of Suhaila Salimpour's Format is advised (workshop 1) £20 Workshop 3 Sunday 2/9/07 11.00-13.00 Tribal Fusion Slow Dance Slow, classy movements, focusing on strength and posture, will be drilled with a short choreography. £20 Workshop 4 Sunday 2/9/07 14.00-16.00 Tribal Fusion Improvisation Tribal Fusion movements with a Hip Hop flare, utilizing ATS concepts, will be learned in sequences. £20 Price for all 4 workshops: £65 For more info go to my website www.hildebellydance.co.uk or contact me on hilde_orientaldance@hotmail.com or call 07900441993

ARABIAN SPICE II - Tribal edition - 30th of May 2007 at the Joogleberry Playhouse in Brighton - guest performance by Stormtree

Hilde — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:09:31 GMT

Our 2nd edition will this time focus on tribal belly dance with performances by Stormtree, Masmoudi (our Brighton based belly dance troupe) and Hilde! Tickets are £5 - show starts at 9pm, doors open at 8pm. This event will sell out so make sure you get your tickets in time!! for tickets, contact Hilde on 07900441993 or visit www.hildebellydance.co.uk for more info