Egyptian Spirit » News

Ann is off to Egypt on the 16th of May

Ann — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:18:26 +0000

Ann is going to Luxor, to the Farha Festival with three students, Claire, Sue and Gwen. We will be dancing with some amazing teachers Eman Zaki, Dandesh, Kay Taylor, Sara farouk, Tracy Gibbs and Mohamad Kazafy. It will be a great privelage to dance to live music with the Farah Band. We will be spending the week in a 5 star hotel on the banks of the river Nile near the Karnak Temple. For more information about future journeys Google Farida Adventures. Kay is a very experienced journey organiser and is highly recommended.

Egyptian Spirit Dancers at Gloucester Docks Dragon Boat Regatta Sunday 13th May

Ann — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:28:55 +0000

Thousands of spectators will be flocking to Gloucester Docks this Sunday for the Dragon Boat Regatta 2012 in aid of children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent. Egyptian Spirit Belly Dance will be part of the days entertainment performing at 2pm. Come and enjoy the fun!

A Taste of Bollywood Monday 28th May

Ann — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:25:15 +0000

Monday 28th May 5.45 – 6.45 at the Isbourne Centre Cheltenham (Nr the Town Hall) £10. You can book by calling 01242 254321 or going to the Isbourne link on the Links page?

Learn a fun Bollywood dance in an hour. This workshop will teach you the basic hand positions and some funky Bhangra and Bollywood moves. We will be learning a dance to Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire (by the Pussycat Dolls). So if you want to Bollywood like the stars then this is for you! Open to complete beginners.

Ann Blagden’s love of Indian and Middle Eastern culture and dance began in London 18 years ago with Kathak lessons from the renowned teacher Guru Padmashri Pratap Pawar. Ann has been teaching Middle Eastern Dance at the Isbourne since 2005, but still likes to dust off the Bollywood bangles and put some Indian spice into her dancing.

I am qualified in “Safe Delivery of Bellydance Teaching” JWAAD and NOCN

Ann — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:48:40 +0000

Ann Blagden – Raising the standard for Middle Eastern Dance in the uk
If you want to be sure you are in safe hands while having fun learning to dance, then come and learn with a teacher who has a recognised, current ‘Safe Delivery of Bellydance Teaching’ qualification.

Ann Blagden teaches: Beginner level the Isbourne Centre Cheltenham.
Improver level The Cheltenham YMCA and Brockworth Leisure centre Mill Lane.
Contact Ann on 07814 479 500 or annblagden@yahoo.co.uk for further information.

JWAAD is an internationally recognised School of Middle Eastern Dance since 1992, based in the UK. The ‘Safe Delivery of Bellydance Teaching’ qualification is part of the teacher training diploma and recognised and verified by the NOCN (National Open College Network).

Getting married? Book a Belly Dance or Bollywood Hen Party with Ann

Ann — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:13:28 +0000

Want a hen party to remember? Want to have great fun? Want to learn a dance to impress your wedding guests?
Call Ann on 07814 479 500 or email annblagden@yahoo.co.uk because you want the best hen party in town!

Check out egyptian spirit belly dance on Facebook

Ann — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:21:56 +0000

I will be posting regular details of upcoming workshops and events on Facebook.
Look out for the belly dance youtube clips of the stars of today and yesteryear

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Egyptian-Spirit-Belly-Dance/10150145531870597

Turkish Themed Evening at Daphne Restaurant

Ann — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:21:22 +0000

Turkish Theme Night at Daphne Restaurant
coming soon 2012
3 course meal + belly dancer for £19.95
2 Crescent Place, Cheltenham GL50 3PG
Tel 01242 577 299 to book

New Term Classes Start 11th June – Please see classes for full details.

Ann — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:22:06 +0000

See Classes for this terms details