Meet Our Models and Find a Teacher

Saffron Belly dancer

Saffron dances from her heart with a pure joy of performing in a predominantly Egyptian oriental style.
Saffron has always loved to dance and trained in various styles from a young age. It was not until she first tried belly dance that she discovered her true passion. Since that first discovery she has continued to evolve her skills over the years, and is ever eager to explore new styles and exciting moves. She is passionate in her dancing filling all who watch with a love and admiration for this beautifully sensuous art form. Available for all teaching and performance events in the UK and internationally.

Skilled in the use of several props, including veil, Wings of Isis and cane. Also skilled in Bollywood and Belly Hip Hop fusions

Saffron is available to teach one to one in her private studio space or in your home (within the london area) for individuals or groups

Make your hen night a truly memorable and fun event by learning the fine art of belly dance followed by a short performance by a fantastic professional belly dancer. Please contact Saffron for a quote

Saffron Belly Dancer
www.saffronbellydance.com

Anne White - Teacher

Anne White has studied Raqs Sharqi for over 20 years, and has been a performer and teacher since 1990.

She is based in London, and participates at national events throughout the UK: eg Brighton Orient, Majma, Raqs Brittania and Midlands Arabic Dance Extravaganza.

A graduate of the Hilal School, now known as the Raqs Sharqi Society,
Anne teaches weekly from complete beginners to professional performance level.

She teaches men, women and children

She is known for her playful and joyful dancing and her teaching which occasionally has mischievous overtones

A new collaboration she is part of with other dancers and musicians in London is:
RaqsweMazika School of Egyptian Belly Dance

Developing fundamental principles in Egyptian Bellydance, learning to play the tabla,  and learning to dance to live music .

Anne has worked closely with all the leading Egyptian Musicians and Arab Singers in the UK, (in clubs, parties and weddings as well as leading workshops with them) and has gained their respect for her expertise and improvisational skills.

In 2010 she will be teaching in

West Country 27^th and 28^th March details This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

22nd May 2010 Oxford Bellydance Bonanza

11 12 13 June Belly Dance mania in Leicester

July 2010 in  Leeds, Yorkshire

And in October at JoY..

Anne manages Planet Egypt which promotes popular Arabic music, dance and culture and works closely with dancers from other Oriental disciplines - sometimes with singers and live music. The website offers many resources to lovers of this dance.

PHOENIX-SAHAR aka Dawn Black

Phoenix has been Bellydancing for several years and has learnt from the best British, Egyptian, and International Bellydancers. She specialises in Middle Eastern and Folkloric Style Egyptian Dance. She feels she has mastered clean and precise technique from her many teachers/mentors. This has helped her become an accomplished performer and teacher.

She continues to advance her knowledge with ongoing private lessons and workshops, and passes this knowledge onto her students. Phoenix has classes on Mon evening, Mixed Level, 8pm at the Assembly Halls, Gates Green Road, Coney Hall, Kent and Tue evening, Beginners Level, 7pm…….General Level, 8pm at St Marks Church Hall, Church Road, Biggin Hill, Kent.

More details on her website www.phoenix-saharbellydancer.co.uk or phone 07904716655.

Hilde - Teacher

Originally from Belgium, Hilde moved to Brighton in 2004 to pursue her career as a dancer. Being a fusion dancer at heart, she finds inspiration in different dance styles, such as street dance, contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, flamenco, tribal fusion and Egyptian dance techniques.

Currently she is studying at Laban, one of Europe's top dance schools. She is director of the Masmoudi dance company and has hosted many sold out shows in Brighton. For more info visit www.hildebellydance.co.uk