Music and Songs of Abdul Halim Hafiz  - a weekend of dancing and delicious food(some of it made by you!) - our last weekend booked up very quickly - don't delay if you fancy this one
Friday 30th March 2012 -  Sunday 1st April 2012 - this weekend is now full

A weekend combining 2 great passions, dancing and eating.

Ponden House is a very special place run by Brenda Taylor.  Informal & friendly, 
set on the edge of the Yorkshire moors.  Brenda delights in creating high quality 
dishes which leave your taste buds wanting more…. She specialises in delicious 
vegetarian dishes.   Our cookery demonstration on Saturday afternoon will focus
on a unique vegetarian menu which you will enjoy on the evening.  You will
receive recipes and get to join in with the preparation, tasting as you go …..  
At Ponden, breakfasts will have both vegetarian and meat options.  
Brenda has built a hot tub for use of groups.  It will be lit for the weekend so you can immerse
yourself and chill out whenever you want.  Ponden is not licensed – feel free to bring your own drinks. 

Kay Taylor, Egyptian belly dance specialist will lead the dance classes. 
These will be held at Whitestone Farm in a specially converted barn. 

 7.5 hours of classes focusing on the music and songs of Abdul Halim Hafiz.
Abdul Halim Hafiz - a singer and musician from the fabulous 'Golden Era' ranked up among Oum Kalthoum
 as one of the greatest and most well loved singers the Arab world has ever known.
A musician and singer, his songs will be familiar to many dancers.  Abdul Halim Hafiz also starred in many films
from the era - check him out on Youtube.  We also have a CD for sale by Abdul Haleem - click here for details
 
Kay will use two of her favourite songs, 'El Toba' and 'Maw'ood' amongst others.  You will explore both vocal and instrumental versions.  Some technique, focusing on oriental style with reference to the 40s/50s as well
as a more modern interpretation.  A unique weekend to work with Kay and a small select group on
developing your understanding of this music and dance.
Maximum – 12 dance participants. 

Costs include: All tuition, cookery demonstration, accommodation, full board,
dance space & use of hot tub. 
Please note, Whitestone and Ponden are a 10 minute walk from each other 
through country fields – you need to bring appropriate foot wear and a torch. 

Staying at Ponden House

Full board, out door hot tub.  Workshop space is at Whitestone Farm.

Twin/double rooms – en suite:              £210 per person
Twin/double - shared bathroom             £195 per person

Staying at Whitestone Farm

Whitestone Farm is run by artist, Simon Warner & playwright, Judith Adams.  
Creating a space for participants to explore their creativity.
Full board – continental breakfast at Whitestone & all other meals at Ponden House – a 10 minute walk.  
Access to hot tub at Ponden House.   Our dance space is based at Whitestone Farm. The stable and garden rooms
at Whitestone have separate washing facilities - check out Whitestone Farm website for more information

http://www.whitestonearts.co.uk 

Twin studio flat en suite                         £190 per person
Twin stable room (outside toilet)            £180 per person  
Garden room single (outside toilet)        £180per person 

Partners not wishing to take part in dance classes are welcome:  £30 reduction applies.
Click here to book at place at this unique weekend 

Whitestone Farm the venue for our dance classes	Kay and mum Brenda