ATTENTION BEAUTIFUL DANCERS!


At the beginning of this winter, we hosted the first of many Shake Workshop Days as yummy tasters in the lead-up to next year's SHAKEFEST WORKSHOP DAY and Concert on Saturday May 30th, 2009 - and now we are hosting another taster of Bellydance and Arts Workshops on SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND, 2009! Our 3 workshops will consist of Bellydance Floorwork and Mastering Balance for Swords and Trays with Azaria, Introduction to Circus Skills with Stagecraft Ireland, and Arabic Rhythm Drum, Bellydance and Zills Workshop with Azaria and Vawn


Our first Shake Workshop taster took place on November 30th, 2008 - to great success including an incredible Egyptian feast and lots of craic!

Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCdj5... to see more


We will also be providing a healthy Ethnic Buffet Dinner after the 3 workshops complete with an evening Hafla and Performance in the candle - lit Ballroom of Charleville Castle, all of this for a great valued package price of only €65.

Marguerite, originally from Toronto, Canada will be available for Indian Head/Hand/Foot massage treatments during workshop and lunch breaks etc. in the cozy fireplace heated Red Room - details on document attached.


Please see attached for full workshop information, price packages, booking and deposit form and help with directions.

50% booking fee required to secure your place - spaces limited so please book early

We also have full listing of workshops on both www.bebo.com/shakE87 and downloadable booking form at www.shakefest.net


We will also reveal new information and booking forms available SHAKEFEST 2009 AND CONCERT!

Galway Bellydance and Vawn (Bellydance Teacher Dublin) are hosting Shafeek Ibrahim - Egyptian Dance Master for 2 exciting Workshops in Dublin on the 29th February 09. 1. Egyptian Pop (Open level) Egyptian music is changing all the time. Are you confused how to dance to it authentically? Shafeek will show you how to dance belly dance to the new music of Egypt. In this workshop you will learn new dance techniques and also about the changing in attitude, culture and influence to bellydance. Shafeek will teach you how make your dance more modern and stylish. Time: 11-1 Cost: €40 2. Classic Oriental (Intermediate / Advanced Level) Elements of a classical Oriental choreography from entrance to finale. In this workshop Shafeek will teach you all the essentials of an Oriental dance routine. From learning how to make a strong entrance and exit, to travelling steps and combinations as well as learning those beautiful classic soft and fluid movements. Time: 1.45-3.45 Cost: €40 Both Workshops for: €60 Venue: YMCA Sports Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 (Top of Georges Street, Close to Stephen’s Green) www.ymca.ie Shower & Sauna Facilities available. The workshops will be followed by a Bellydance Show that evening with performances from Dance Teachers and students through Ireland and the Star Performer will be Shafeek. (Details of show venue to be confirmed) Please contact me for details of affordable accommodation in Dublin. www.galwaybellydance.com Workshop places limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Biography of Shafeek Ibrahim Shafeek is an Egyptian Dance Master and the youngest male dance talent come from Egypt. He is an international performer, teacher and choreographer who is renowned for his dynamic performance and excellent teaching skills. He has over 10 years of professional dance experience appearing in film, television and theatre, his repertoire is vast and includes modern and traditional styles of belly dance as well as ballet, contemporary and world dance. He is also the UK's only resident tanoura dancer (Egyptian whirling dervish). Shafeek has also started the UK's first and only performance course, the Shafeek Stage School with which he has joined with his show Arabian Dance Theatre. Shafeek's knowledge of dance is extensive and highly respected. He is a warm and inspirational dancer. See his website www.shafeek-dance.com and his videos on youtube under- Shafeek Ibrahim