tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51362935384400414812024-03-14T00:14:15.794+00:00Bonita DanceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-63424571603169223652017-01-16T21:28:00.001+00:002017-01-17T18:05:13.694+00:00...Gone Dancing :)<br />
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As my students will now be aware, I am presently no longer holding regular
classes and will, for the foreseeable future, be taking a break from weekly
teaching.<br />
I will, however, still be performing and be an active member of the SRDC
(Serena Ramzy Dance Company), performing with the troupe at some exciting up
and coming events. I will also hopefully be able to offer the occasional
workshop or cover for fellow teachers, so my teaching days are not completely
at an end.<br />
It remains to say, much gratitude, love and respect for the students who have
loyally and without fail attended class, growing and developing into the most
sparkling stars right before my eyes! This is not the end but the beginning of
the next adventure!<br />
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<![endif]-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-73005223941724600762017-01-16T21:02:00.001+00:002017-01-18T18:43:49.279+00:00Keeping Your Cool With Choreographies!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Although I have officially,
at least for the foreseeable future, stopped teaching, I hope that my students
will continue to learn and dance, taking the chance to perform and be part of
many a future show or hafla.<br />
With that in mind, I thought it might be useful to share some tips that have
proved to help me better learn and retain choreographies and may hopefully help
my students and others in their pursuit of dance harmony :) Trying to
memorise a long and sometimes complex string of moves and sequences whilst
attempting to perform them, as if they flow naturally and effortlessly, can often
prove the most challenging (and frustrating!) part of any dance form: learning
a choreography can seem daunting, but here are some (hopefully) helpful
pointers:<br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Give yourself a chance!</span></u></b><br />
Be realistic from the outset - learning something new takes time and
although you may have the technique perfected, putting moves together in a brand
new sequence to music you may not be familiar with will take time and practise,
even for the most seasoned performers so allow yourself to make mistakes and be
challenged - that's half the fun!<br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Know the music</span></u></b><br />
If you're lucky, you may already be familiar with the track or song you are
dancing to and this will make learning any choreography so much easier. Either
way, have the music to hand and just listen to it noting the tempo, rhythm,
instruments, solos, orchestra, accents and mood of the piece. This will greatly
improve not only the learning of the choreography by allowing you link moves to
sections of music, (see the next tip) but will increase your enjoyment and
appreciation of a piece - familiar and well loved songs are always more
enjoyable and seem easier to dance to.<br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Footwork first</span></u></b><br />
Start simply by getting footwork established, layering and adding
movements and flourishes in time. As with the foundations of a strong
structure, footwork will allow you to set timing (without counting!) and build
moves around it. Building confident footwork will also help tackle tricky turns
and, even if you forget the accompanying movement, you will be able to step in
time and be in the correct position for the next sequence or movement.<br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Make links</span></u></b><br />
Counting is an important tool for initially learning moves and sequences
within a choreography, but in the long term should not be relied upon to help
retain the choreography overall; relying on counting can not only lead to
a cold and literally calculating dance, but a performer can become so overly
focused on counting that they may, ironically, lose their place in the dance
because the music is forced to take a secondary role to the count. Instead,
link short sequences, moves, accents and flourishes to a particular section or
sound within the song. For example, learn the chorus as a whole and separate
section to verses and bridges of a track. In addition, solos can be isolated
and learnt apart from an orchestral section. Equally, individual instruments
and/or drum solos/voices can also be practiced apart. This helps to break down
a choreography into more manageable parts as well as training the muscles and
mind to respond to certain sounds and rhythms within the music. Furthermore,
within each section try to isolate specific sounds and accents and link to
particular movements. For example, a long sound may relate to a long, sweeping
movement or a fast section to a spin. Perhaps a short, sharp note will relate
to a hit of the hip or no sound to a stop/ freeze frame and so on.<br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Use notes, videos and other resources</span></u></b><br />
Feel free to make your own notes when learning a routine; for some people,
just the act of writing helps to reinforce an action or sequence. In addition,
as long as the teacher is agreeable, take a video of the choreography as an aid
to practise at home. It might be most useful to film from the back so that the
routine can be followed as you would in class, but filming also from the front
will capture many of the performance aspects of the choreography that are
equally important to learn and practise. Even if you simply watch the
choreographer dance the routine, this will help to reinforce movement memory
and strengthen links between brain and muscle. It doesn't have to be the entire
routine but perhaps sections that you are finding particularly difficult.
Equally, don't be afraid to ask the teacher to repeat / breakdown tricky
sequences and moves.<br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Practise, practise and practise some more!</span></u></b><br />
Nothing can replace good old repetition and practise in order to retain a
choreography and dance it with confidence! It takes time for muscle memory and
the mind to imprint a routine until it becomes second nature. This includes
practise in your own time and not just during class - you will find it
extremely difficult to pick up any choreography from class practise alone. Make
sure you focus on elements of the dance that you find particularly difficult to
retain but once mastered, ensure you practise as a whole routine to ensure
transitions and links between all the sections run smoothly. Again, be
realistic - it can sometimes take a while for a routine to sink in so,
when you think you've done enough practise, do it again!<br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Tricky bits!!</span></u></b><br />
There always seems to be a part in any choreography that a dancer may find
particularly tricky or that refuses to stick in our brains! It could be that an
important transition was missed or misunderstood, that a movement is beyond our
expertise, that the music or rhythm is tricky and unfamiliar or that you simply
missed the lesson when that bit got taught! But avoid carrying on regardless -
if you can identify (and be honest!) the reason behind why you find a
particular part tricky, this will in no small way help to resolve the issue
more quickly. Therefore, most definitely ask questions, clarify steps and
transitions, strip back movements to footwork or basics, drill tricky and
unfamiliar moves and as above practise, practise, practise until they stick! I
understand this is a bit of a repeat and summary of the last 2 tips but it's
worth reinforcing that these are the areas that will need particular effort and
attention. <br />
<br />
<b><u><span style="color: purple;">Finally</span></u></b><br />
...unless this is your profession (and even then!) this is supposed to be
fun so, returning to my first point, try not be hard on yourself. If you don't
get everything in the performance spot on (and very few if any do!) it's not a
disaster. Your enjoyment is what brings any performance to life and what makes
it worth watching :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-64566391139847454512016-03-13T17:41:00.000+00:002016-03-13T17:41:06.156+00:00From the first Hafla of the year...<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-59539757938089449722015-08-24T13:21:00.002+01:002015-08-24T13:23:08.881+01:00Autumn 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-48864185426372608622015-07-26T17:34:00.002+01:002015-07-26T17:39:59.791+01:00And finally...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And finally....a great way to round off another fantastic year of dance is a charity gig with some of my gorgeous students, demonstrating in a mini showcase the delights of belly dance!!! (That's why I look so damn satisfied!!)<br />
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Full details of the new class schedule will be posted shortly but in the meantime, here are the start dates and venues for September:<br />
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Uckfield, Belmont Centre<br />
<b>Wednesday 16th Sept, 8 - 9pm</b><br />
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Albourne Village Hall, Albourne<br />
<b>Thursday 17th Sept, 7 - 8pm</b><br />
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If you have any further queries or questions, feel free to email me:<b> <span style="color: purple;">bonitadance@talktalk.net</span> </b><br />
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All that remains is to say a huge <b><span style="color: red;">THANK YOU</span></b> to my fantastic students who once again, have worked hard and presented amazing performances despite the nerves they might feel - well done and here's to more exciting performance opportunities to come!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-72492718254326062462015-06-30T19:35:00.000+01:002015-06-30T19:35:24.252+01:00Here comes the sun!!!The summer term is nearly at an end, our last lessons being:<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Uckfield, Wednesday 8th July </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Albourne, Thursday 16th July </b></span><br />
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In the meantime, There are a few performance opportunities coming up to kick start the summer hols!!!:<br />
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<b>Half a Hafla</b>, Rotherfield Memorial Hall<br />
4th July - 7pm<br />
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<b>Drum Camp</b>, Suffolk<br />
11th July<br />
(Performing with Hossam Ramzy and the DrummaQueens) <br />
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<b>Silk Route Showcase</b>, The Bedford Balham<br />
19th July - 7.30pm<br />
(Performing as a soloist)<br />
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<b>Parkinsons Charity Event,</b> Wivelsfield Green<br />
24th July<br />
(Performing with students and solo)<br />
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I'll leave you with a little performance back in Feb this year...<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-8018206089811442592015-05-23T18:15:00.003+01:002015-05-23T18:16:12.821+01:00Summer Term 2015Wow - we are nearing the end of the academic year and I can't quite believe where the time has gone?! We have just 6 weeks of dancing ahead of us before the traditional summer break, plus an opportunity or two to perform, watch and enjoy belly dance!<br />
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First up, class dates for Uckfield and Alborne are as follows:<br />
Uckfield -Wednesday June 3rd, 8 to 9pm<br />
Albourne - Thursday June 4th, 7 to 8 pm <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-3685625171933825342015-01-02T13:22:00.002+00:002015-01-05T12:27:57.273+00:00Happy 2015!!!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Happy New Year!!</i></b> 2014 was great but there are lots of exciting things happening in 2015!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Among other things, I will be teaching and performing at the <b><a href="http://www.shimmybythesea.com/" target="_blank">'Shimmy By The Sea'</a> </b>festival in March, performing at <b><a href="http://www.silkrouteshow.com/" target="_blank">Silk Route,</a> <a href="http://www.arabesquenights.com/" target="_blank">Arabesque Nights</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/ClubBaklava.htm" target="_blank">Club Baklava</a>,</b> working on some awesome video promos with the <b><span style="color: magenta;">Ramzy Dance Company </span></b>and <span style="color: magenta;"><b>Drumma Queens</b></span> as well as performing with Hossam Ramzy and the Drumma Queens at the <b><a href="http://www.drumcamp.co.uk/" target="_blank">'Drum Camp'</a> </b>festival in July. Phew - a lot top be practising and preparing for!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To kick off the year, my new classes start as follows:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u><b>Uckfield</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wednesday <b>7th January</b><b> 2015</b><u><b><br /></b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">8pm -9pm, Open level</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Belmont Centre, Uckfield</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u><b>Albourne</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thursday<b> 8th January 2015 </b><u><b><br /></b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">7-8pm, Open level</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Albourne Village Hall, Albourne</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Both courses run for 6 weeks and the focus will be drilling and refining movements - suitable for beginners looking to learn and practise movements to advanced students aiming to refine and develop their technique.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Finally, here's a couple of highlights of my dance year from the 'Egyptian Nights' show back in October, (filmed and edited by Aimee Taberer) dancing to Lianna Greene's choreography alongside the lovely lady herself...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">...and dancing to a choreography by Sabrynah Ish...</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">After a relaxing summer (all be it it with lots of dance and drum practise!!!) it's back to belly dance with gusto!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lots of events on the horizon, kicking off with my regular classes as follows:</span></span><br />
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10th Sep 2014<br />
7 - 8pm Beginners, Intermediates and Beyond<br />
8.05 - 9.05pm Intermediates/Performers<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm betting the answer is not often or never. For dancers, live music brings a wholly different dimension to dance and triggers something deeply creative in a performer.</span></span></span></div>
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The good news is that, while opportunities to dance to live music are rare, I will be playing at Hossam and Serena Ramzy's Live Music Workshops, alongside the Drummer Queens on the 20th and 21st of September at the Dance Attic studios in Fulham. Further info and spaces available <a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/courses/BellyDanceWorskhop_Septmber_2014.htm" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a><br />
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October sees the return of the mighty Club Baklava in East Grinstead. I won't spill the beans on who is performing but the show looks set to be epic! Tickets available <span style="background-color: purple;"><a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/ClubBaklava.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="background-color: white;">HERE</span></b></a></span><br />
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October performances continue with the 'Sheikh It Show' in Henley on Thames on Wednesday the 22nd. A chance to catch some esteemed and quality performers from throughout the UK. The show protrays the development of belly dance from folkoric through to fusion - so certainly something for everyone! Info and tickets available <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1439077013018737/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span>Finally, (I shall leave it at October for now, but plenty more to come!) <b><a href="http://www.zaphirauk.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lianna Green</a></b> presents her long awaited 'Egyptian Nights'. Lianna and I are working on an exciting duet and a trio with the awesome Sabrynah - Bollywood a go go and then some!! Info and tickets available <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1492379460975239/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span></span><br />
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Just a week to go until our Charity show <b><span style="color: purple;">'Midsummer Magic' </span></b>at the
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joining us from across the South East to support the local Crowborough Community Hospital and the Lymphoma Association - two charities that hold a special resonance to my fellow organisers.<br />
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have never performed and, although nervous, are working hard practising
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very lucky to have international stars <a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Hossam and Serena Ramzy</b></span> </a>joining
us. Hossam is an incredible world class tabla player, composer and
musical producer and Serena is the inspiration behind many of my
dances.<br />
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dancing, join us on the 21st of June to celebrate the summer solstice
and an amazing night of belly dance!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-80174793586992433122014-05-12T18:20:00.000+01:002014-05-12T18:22:44.891+01:00Attack of the nerves!!!<br />
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With the forthcoming performance at The <span style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://www.silkrouteshow.com/" target="_blank">Silk Route</a> </b></span>on <span style="color: red;"><b>Sunday 18th of May</b></span>, rehearsals have been hotting up for my students and me! We are all very excited but, as to be expected, nerves are kicking in for some of my guys and that got us talking about ways to handle the unwelcome shakes and sweats!!<br />
Even though I know that on the night I will be excited and upbeat, there will undoubtedly be a moment when I think, "Why exactly did I agree to do this again??!!" Here are a few things I've discovered over the years that have helped me tackle that negative voice:<br />
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*On a practical note, being well practised and prepared will automatically reduce the nerves. Seems obvious but you will be far less worried if you have rehearsed thoroughly or are performing a well known dance. Also, checking your costume is comfortably and fits well throughout the dance will make you feel confident and mean one less thing to worry about!!<br />
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*Be realistic - what's the worst that can happen?? If you've prepared as above but still make a mistake, that's OK - I make mistakes every time I dance! Recognizing that it is OK to make mistakes and allowing yourself that possibility will not only help with nerves but help to handle what you perceive as a 'mistake' (the audience will likely not see it!)<br />
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*Always imagine a positive outcome from the performance and congratulate yourself for just having the guts to get up and do it in the first place! (maybe that's 2 different tips?!)<br />
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*Release excess nervous adrenaline with a thorough warmup - shake, shimmy, laugh!!<br />
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*Talk to other dancers - you'll soon realize they <u>all</u> get nervous! From student to top professionals, nerves are not exclusive to one particular group. The difference is how the nerves are handled and that comes with practise, (this brings me nicely on to the next tip!)<br />
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*Face your fears!! If you get nervous about performing, put yourself up for performance opportunities as much as possible! Trust me, it does get better eventually, you just have to do it as much as possible. The nerves won't vanish completely and, depending on the occasion, can still be quite severe, but you will be familiar with the cycle and know they don't last and therefore won't allow them to dominate and dictate how you perform.<br />
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* Enjoy!!! Dancing is fun so just enjoy yourself! Keep reminding yourself that you have worked hard to present your dance and you are going to enjoy your efforts. The great thing is that if you enjoy what you are doing, others will too! <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-38288946850799445282014-01-28T22:21:00.000+00:002014-01-28T22:26:20.548+00:00Happy (belated!!) New Year!Happy (belated!!) New Year!<br />
With the smell of fresh new choreography in the air, the 2014 classes have started with gusto! If you would like to view and practise the dances, you can request to join the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/140488872634028/" target="_blank">Uckfield Belly Dance</a></b> group on facebook for exclusive access to videos, news and tips.<br />
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The next performance coming up is<b> </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/655938467800406/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><b>'A Performance To Remember...'</b></span></a> (the name of the show) where both myself and my students will be performing.<br />
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After that, will be the much anticipated CLUB BAKLAVA V!!! The quarterly showcase in East Grinstead hosted by Hossam and Serena Ramzy and the performance home of the Ramzy Dance Company and the Drummer Queens, (see photos from the last show <span style="color: purple;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsfcmA9gi0c&feature=em-uploademail" target="_blank">HERE.</a></b></span>) A very exciting showcase awaits (complete with complimentary baklava!) with lots of amazing guest stars. I will be performing with the RDC and the DQs plus my own solo routine and running around back stage - a busy night for me but it's half term so I can always lie in the next day!!<br />
To book tickets <span style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/store/product.php?productid=16216&cat=261" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></b></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-33514840173199095622013-12-08T21:15:00.003+00:002013-12-08T21:23:25.981+00:00That's all Folks!!!Well, that's nearly all folks for 2013 - I feel its been a mixed year in dance terms.<br />
On the upside, I have the most amazing students who seem to keep coming back and improving lesson after lesson. I'm extremely proud of all their achievements and next year looks set to offer plenty of opportunities to show them off to the world of belly dance! (More on that later!)<br />
For my own personal and professional development, I have managed to get out and about much more this year, as I promised myself I would. It's very easy to get comfortable and cosy within our own little belly dance bubble, but there is so much out there to be seen and experience. I've traveled all over the UK this year and danced at lots of varied events as well as attending shows and showcases, some for the first time, and meeting many amazing, highly talented and inspiring dancers - all good stuff!!<br />
It's also been great to get out and showcase my own dancing. On the whole, people are very kind and say such lovely things that keep me motivated and heading in the right direction. However, and I'm not fishing for compliments here, (really I'm not!) but whatever you think of my dancing please tell me - I really have NO idea whether I have done something good or something people like and I know that goes for all dancers and performers. So long as it's not deliberately mean, let them know what you think!<br />
So now my classes are coming to a close, I have lined up the new term as follows:<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Wednesday 15th January</b></span> for <u>Uckfield</u><br />
Beginners from 6.20pm<br />
Intermediates/Improvers 7.25pm<br />
Advanced/Performers 8.30pm<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Thursday 16th January</span></b> for <u>Albourne</u><br />
Beginners/Improvers 7- 8pm<br />
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There will be new choreographies to learn and lots of show to prepare for - details to follow soon!<br />
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Just one last outing for me and my students at <i>'Jingle Bellies!'</i> on <b>15th December</b> 7pm at <b>Ridgewood Village</b> <b>Hall, Uckfield - </b>a chance<b> </b>to celebrate the end of our dance year and you are all very welcome to join us :)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-54733544436762544192013-10-16T14:57:00.002+01:002013-10-16T15:12:52.100+01:00I'm Back!!At last I've managed to get back into my blog after wrestling with lock outs and forgotten passwords and profiles!<br />
Looking at the last post, it's been a while since I last logged on and there have been 2 Club Baklavas, several workshops (both as attendee and deliverer) and lots of plans made for exciting future events!!<br />
Classes are ticking along nicely and I aim to begin a fresh batch of 6 weeks from <span style="color: red;"><b>November 6th</b></span> in Uckfield and <span style="color: red;"><b>November 14th</b></span> in Albourne. Both venues cater for absolute beginners all the way up to advanced level, all in a fun and informal setting. I also offer FREE taster sessions for new students so contact me at <a href="mailto:bonitadance@talktalk.net">bonitadance@talktalk.net</a> for further details.<br />
Up coming performances include at <a href="http://www.arabesquenights.com/" target="_blank"><b>Arabesque Nights</b></a> on the <b>7th of November</b> in London. The theme is 'Femme Fatale' but I'm not sure I can carry that off so will likely stick to my comfort zone for this one!<br />
Until then, here is rare video moment to me dancing to 'Sowar El Habibah' by Hossam Ramzy....<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-64398845592436309192013-02-09T17:58:00.001+00:002013-02-09T18:03:07.720+00:00Dancing, Drumming, Teaching...So much going on in the next 2 months.. I love it! <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramzy-Dance-Company/116738518429792" target="_blank">Ramzy Dance Company</a></b> practises are well underway for the forthcoming <b><a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/ClubBaklava.htm" target="_blank">Club Baklava</a></b> in East Grinstead on the <span style="color: red;"><b>21st of March</b>.</span> The new choreography is a brilliant upbeat piece - perfect for a party night and such fun to dance with the girls. As well as dancing with troupe, I'll be drumming with the newly formed 'DrummerQueens' and after only a few rehearsals, I think the drumming is going to sound awesome!!!<br />
We are also just a week away from an unmissable workshop with <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/serenaramzy?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Serena Ramzy</a></b> in Nutley - details below:<br />
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I'm also teaching my own workshop on<span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/146635732159924/" target="_blank"><b>March the 16th</b></a></span></span> in Edenbridge. A fun modern fusion/pop choreography...looking forward to it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-50539010937378804182013-01-14T19:32:00.001+00:002013-01-14T19:39:27.107+00:00Back To School!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2013 Classes resume this January on <span style="color: red;"><b>Tuesday the 15th</b></span> of in Uckfield and <span style="color: red;"><b>Thursday the 17th</b></span> in Albourne and I've planned some great dancing to kick stat the new year.<br />
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In my beginners classes we will continue to practise and refine the core movements of belly dance, incorporate the moves into a new choreography and play with veils!<br />
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My improvers and intermediates will be tackling a live drum solo. Did I say 'live'!?? Yep, and I will be the drummer! This is something quite new but I'm very excited about the lessons and the outcome!<br />
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In this class, my dancers will be focused on performance and stage skills and refining an existing choreography to a perfomance level - that and drills, drills, drills!!!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-12875108598817119832012-09-28T20:16:00.001+01:002012-09-28T20:26:06.443+01:00Belly Dance Odyssey is on it's way!Classes are well underway now and exciting new choreographies begun!! As well as my regular students, it's lovely to see lots of new students this term and the smiles on there faces during the class, (guess I must be doing something right?!)<br />
Preparation now fully underway for the much anticipated arrival of <b><a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/ClubBaklava.htm" target="_blank">CLUB BAKLAVA</a> </b>on the <b>25th of October</b>. Hossam's put me in charge of auditions and dancers - either he's very trusting or bonkers!?!? We have a full line up for this showcase and a waiting list for the next. Nice to know dancers are lining up to perform! As such, I'm trying to get out to other events to both promote and scout for talent and there are a lot of great dancers out there. Of course, it's also nice to just enjoy the performaces as a paying punter. As a result, I went to <b><a href="http://www.hayaam.com/index.php/hayaam-bellydance-showcase/" target="_blank">Hayaam's Showcase</a></b> in the very swanky Piccadilly Circus and caught very polished and enjoyable performances from Roxanna, Hanna Mi, La Zingara (Hannah mi, Anouk and Ema Laasya) and Alexis Southall amongst others.Check out some <a href="http://www.hayaam.com/index.php/hayaam-bellydance-showcase-gallery/#jp-carousel-4596" target="_blank">PHOTOS </a>from the last show, (plus a few of me in there somewhere?!)<br />
Focus for me now is on my graduation show <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/423084591074154/?notif_t=plan_admin_added" target="_blank">Belly Dance Odyssey</a></b> with fellow graduates Cherie, Helen, Lianna and Rachel. Tickets are on sale at<b> <a href="http://tickets.eventu.co.uk/music/21-belly_dance_odyssey/" target="_blank">tickets.eventu.co.uk</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5136293538440041481"> </a></b><br />
We will be dancing as both a group and soloist with very special guest, <a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/" target="_blank"><b>Hossam and Serena Ramzy</b></a> without whom we wouldn't be graduating!<br />
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Only a few weeks now until the new classes begin and this term I'm adding a brand new beginners class in Albourne near Burgess Hill. Alborne classes begin on Thursday th 20th and the day before, my beginner and plus classes start in Uckfield at a new venue, <a href="https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=TN22+1BP" target="_blank">The Belmont Centre.</a><br />
Lots still to prepare but I have a cool Pharaonic themed duet for one of the classes and a funky pop piece for another - but no spoiling the surprise!<br />
After a busy summer, I'm looking forward to getting back to the routine of things but feel very much revived, especially after a great showcase hosted by Haayam at the Jewel, Picaddilly. Such wonderful dancers performed and the atmosphere and audience were very encouraging. First dance was a bit shaky but once the excited nerves were out of the way, I thoroughly enjoyed the dancing and hope the audience enjoyed it too.<br />
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Talking of showcases - set aside <b style="color: purple;">25th of October</b> for <a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/ClubBaklava.htm" target="_blank"><b style="color: purple;">CLUB BAKALVA!</b></a> The newest and most exciting showcase is coming to East Grinstead, West Sussex and will host a wealth of talent including professional, students and very special guests. Not one to be missed!<br />
If you would like to perform, email <a href="mailto:ramzystore@btconnect%20" target="_blank">ramzystore@btconnect </a>for further information.<br />
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Finally, I recieved the pictures from the very memorable Silk Route showcase back in May. Here are a few...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-4921365633315255532012-08-05T19:45:00.003+01:002012-08-05T19:50:06.805+01:00Some exciting news!Some exciting news! On Thursday the 23rd of August I've been kindly asked to perform at the first ever <a href="http://www.hayaam.com/index.php/hayaam-bellydance-showcase/" target="_blank">Hayam Bellydance Showcase</a> set in the heart of London at the <a href="http://www.jewelpiccadilly.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jewel Picaddilly</a>. Hosted by the lovely Adriana, I will feature amoung a host of talented dancers at what could be one of the top regular belly dance showcases in London. Very excited to be there at the beginning!<br />
Another bit of exciting news is a brand new class I'm in the process of setting up in Albourne near Burgess Hill. This time I go private (not under the umbrella of ACRES) and will teach a beginners class on Thursday, 7pm - 8.15pm at Albourne Village Hall. Only posted adverts yesterday and already have 2 students booked!<br />
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Here are a couple of great workshops coming up in August...<br />
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Sunday 12th - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/327232744017826/" target="_blank">Oriental expression Hafla and Workshop</a> with <a href="http://www.katie-holland.net/" target="_blank">Katie Holland </a>at Angmering Village Hall.<br />
Katie will be offering a double veil workshop.<br />
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Tuesday 14th and Thursday the 16th - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/414404171944523/" target="_blank">Enhance your Belly Dance with Serena Ramzy</a> at Ridgewood Village Hall, Uckfield.<br />
2 fantastic opportunities to hone and refine arms, hips and accents - prepare to drill!!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-20190786192795955382012-04-12T11:46:00.008+01:002012-04-12T12:24:53.397+01:00More updates...Hey folks- following on from a whirlwind weekend of dancing and drumming, (my first solo drumming performance!!!), at the incredible Lianna's show in Hastings, set in a cliff face theatre formerly a crypt!!!? (...and there I was thinking, "Wow, there are bodies buried in the walls?!" as I was dancing...), and attending the Angmering Hafla on the Sunday with some astonishing and beautiful performances, particulary from Charlotte, Tin Tin and Hilde, here are a few updates on what's happening next, (follow that if you can!!!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">22nd April </span>- Workshop with Serena Ramzy at Ridgewood Village hall, East Sussex TN22.<br />A <span style="font-weight: bold;">must do</span> for local dancers as Serena teaches another fab choreography in her uniquely elegant style.<br />Time: 2-5pm<br />Cost: £25 - places can be booked with me or via <a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/store/search.php?mode=search&page=1">www.hossamramzy.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">28th & 29th April</span> - Essex Concert and workshops with Hossam and Serena Ramzy<span> </span>at <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the Runnymede Hall, Essex, SS7 1TF</span></span>.<br />I will be performing with the Ramzy Dance Company debuting a new choreography!<br />Cost: £35 per workshop, Concert £15. Tickets can be booked via <a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/newtours.htm_ESSEX2010_info.htm">www.hossamramzy.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">20th May</span> - Silk Route Showcase, The Bedford in Balham, London SW12 9HD<br />I will be performing solo and with the Ramzy Dance Company- very excited about this one!!!<br />Cost:£10 in advance (£12 on the door)<br />Time:7pm<br />Details from<a href="http://silkrouteshow.com/NextShow.aspx"> www.silkrouteshow.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">27th May </span>- Ridgewood Hafla (yay!) and workshop with Galit Mersand at the Ridgewood Village Hall, East Sussex TN22.<br />Organised by our very own Ann and George, the hafla is brilliant fun and, if you haven’t managed to get to one you are missing a great party!<br />Cost: £20 (£23 for workshop and hafla, £5 for hafla only)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">June 2nd </span>- Rotherfield Hafla at the <a href="http://www.rotherfieldvillagehall.org.uk/">Rotherfield Village Hall</a> , TN6 3LX.<br />I will be performing as a soloist as with the group 'El Hanim'. Also, my brilliant students will be performing and I'm hoping one or two will solo?!! (Hint, hint!!!)<br />Time: 7.00pm till 11.00pm<br />Cost: £10 - Adults<span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-weight: normal;">, £5 - OAPs / Concessions</span></span><br /><br />That's it for now but will update as details emerge- plenty to keep folk busy for now!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-78188553394492811962012-02-10T20:21:00.003+00:002012-02-10T20:36:01.201+00:00Spring Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s9bpPzfq-ME/TzV_SiYrY9I/AAAAAAAAAGA/jKS_TWya2m8/s1600/Uckfield%2Bworkshop%2Bflyer_22%2Bapril%2B2012.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s9bpPzfq-ME/TzV_SiYrY9I/AAAAAAAAAGA/jKS_TWya2m8/s400/Uckfield%2Bworkshop%2Bflyer_22%2Bapril%2B2012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707608059206656978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Ridgewood Hafla</span>, hosted by my lovely students Ann and George, will be on Sunday the 19th of February at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ridgewood Village hall, TN22 5TG starting at 7pm- 10pm</span>.<br />Last time they provided us with a really great party, so much so that we insisted they do another one! So after much nagging this will be the 2nd hafla they've organised.<br />At only <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£5</span> </span>to get in and an opportunity to air your choreographies or just enjoy someone elses, it's a real bargain!!!<br />Also at the same venue, <a href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Serena Ramzy </span></a>is offering a fantastic workshop to the wonderful piece 'Betes Allay Alayah'. It's been a while since the last one so book your place in good time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136293538440041481.post-87544206440356547512012-01-12T21:03:00.003+00:002012-01-12T21:26:19.956+00:00Happy 2012!A very happy new year! It's taken me a few weeks to get into the swing of things but now classes have started (enrolment through <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.acreslearning.org.uk/courses.asp">ACRES</a>) I feel energised and ready to take on the new year.<br />Not long now until <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.hossamramzy.com/courses/private_drumming.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">'JAM WITH HOSSAM'</span></a> in East Grinstead on the 31st. I always enjoy the jam sessions and any opportunity to rock out with Hossam- I'm there! I mean, I'd have to be crazy not to attend something like that right on my doorstep, hosted by THE leading authority on Egyptian Music and Rhythms.<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Another date for the diary is the 7th of April when the lovely Lianna 'chicky' Green will be hosting <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">'Eyptian Nights III' </span>- an evening of dance and music at the intriguing St Mary in the castle, Hastings and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.zaphirauk.co.uk/news/events-overview-2012">tickets</a> are available from Lianna's website at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.zaphirauk.co.uk/">www.zaphirauk.co.uk</a>. A show well worth attending even if only to see Lianna herself, let alone her fabulous troupe and many many others. I'll be performing at the show and am thinking about choreographing something new but what? .... decisions, decisions!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0