Links

TEACHERS/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
JWAAD - The Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance		Josephine is internationally renown for her unique style. Check her site for details on Summer residential course and Teacher Training.
www.clairedances.co.uk		A very nicely set out site from our very own Claire Novis, a lovely dancer and JWAAD qualified teacher who is based in Newcastle, with information on classes, events and lots of other stuff.
www.bellydanceclasses.org		This is a new site listing JWAAD trained teachers in your area - from Australia to much nearer home! Also lots of information including updates on the JWAAD training courses
www.annekingston.com		Fab dancer and Tarab member Anne Kingston shares information and thoughts about dance, life and what inspires her
www.hipsinc.com		Charlotte is a teacher and performer based in Croydon. She is also the organiser of some great events in the South, and this year including International Bellydance Congress, along with Kay Taylor and Jo Wise. Check out her website
www.rakscandi.co.uk		Candi is a fab and fun dancer who has lots of experience both teaching and performing, she is based in Yorkshire, and offers classes and workshops.
www.shonahagan.com		Shona is a fab performer and qualified JWAAD teacher based in the South West (as well as a great advert for Farida Costumes, cos she always looks gorgeous in them). Check out her new site, which has info on classes, workshops and more.
www.galitmersand.com		Galit is a fabulous JWAAD trained dancer and teacher, who also has her own show 'Belicious' running at the moment. This is a very attractive website with lots of information and some gorgeous photos too.
www.bevbellydance.co.uk		Bev is a teacher and performer in the Leeds area. She is also a very talented seamstress who makes lovely and easy to wear designs. Check out her site
www.stephaniebellydance.co.uk		Stephanie is a teacher and performer based in Cardiff. She has a variety of specialist workshops on offer, including Pilates influenced dance and also iinformation on bellydancing during pregnancy
www.freewebs.com/mehirasjewels		Bellydance site by Derby based teacher and performer Diana Mehira. Lots of information on dance events and classes in the Derby area
www.bellydanceventure.co.uk		Group of dancers who teach and perform in Berkshire
www.habibadance.com		Raqs Sharqi inspired website based in Scotland, with lots of information on this style of dance, and recommended teachers.
www.worldbellydance.com		Lots of useful information on belly dance events, tip, classes, history, styles and more.
www.bellydanceuk.co.uk		Very informative site run by professional dancers/teachers based in the North West of England
EVENTS
www.farhatour.com		All the latest information about the fabulous Farha musicians and dancers. Not to be missed!
www.gothla.co.uk		For those of you who fancy trying some dance from the darkside - next years dates July 17th - 19th. The fabulously scary Raqsmacabre will be in attendance
www.wiggle.org.uk		A directory of classes workshops and events in the UK
www.jewelofyorkshire.co.uk		All you need to know about Yorkshire's hugely popular weekend dance festivals
www.bellydancecongress.com		A huge event with international and national teachers including our very own Kay Taylor, and of course gorgeous Farida bellydance costumes and classwear at the Bellydancecongress Souk
www.raqsbritannia.co.uk		Latest information about the Bellydance Superstars and the next Raqs B .
www.afraalkahira.com		Lot of information including details of 'Celebrating Dance' a weekend festival of dance held in Torquay
www.majmadance.co.uk		All the latest information about the South West's great dance weekend, held at Glastonbury March 2008
Ford Castle		The Venue for our fabulous residential weekends
PERFORMERS
www.bookabelly.com		This agency offers some of the UK's top performers, including TheGreatDesiree, the only authentic Egyptian performing pantomime horse we know of in the UK.
www.tarabdance.com		Learn more about the fabulous (though I say it myself) Tarab dance company who's members include Kay, Desiree and sometimes Christine. Their show 'Strictly Bellydance' has been a hit where ever performed
http://bellydeluxe.over-blog.com		A blogsite - and lots more - from the gorgeous Jwaad teacher and fab dancer Raphaelle Masson, don't be put off by the French, there are articles in English too and lots of good links, especially to some of Raphaelle's favourite music
www.vanessabellydancer.co.uk		Vanessa is one of Kay's students who is just starting out in business as a teacher and performer, she is based in Hartlepool - check out her website
www.sorchara.com		A great performer, Sorcha not only dances, but can also provide fire eating, juggling, stilt walking and other great stuff - not all at the same time but she can do at least 2 of these things at once!
www.shafeek-dance.com		Great looking site featuring one of the UK's best known male dancers - Shafeek. Lots of fab photos and information.
www.tasteofcairo.com		Tracey Gibbs is a very accomplished dancer and teacher who is based in Manchester. She also runs a dance agency providing dancers in the Manchester area.
www.carolinebellydancer.co.uk		Caroline is a performer and JWAAD trained teacher based in the Cambridge area. She also uses some great props including sword and Isis wings in her performances.
www.bellydanceclub.co.uk		Based in Fife, Scotland, the Bellydance Club is a community for enthusiastic belly dancers and welcomes everyone
www.danceyourselfhappy.com		Website featuring the gorgeous Yvette Cowles, an inspired performer and JWAAD teacher
www.bellydancer-uk.com		Georgina is a performer and teacher based in Bedfordshire
www.lilybellydance.com		Lily is a performer based in London - check out her site
www.fereshteh.co.uk		Fereshteh is a fabulous dancer based in Edinburgh, and now has her very own website - check it out.
www.rachelbellydancer.com		Based in Reading, Berkshire Rachel is a professional dancer who has studied with Serena and Hossam Ramzy. Her site features some lovely photos inclduing her in Farida cossies. Check it out.
http://jennybent.co.uk/zaliah/		Cheshire based dancer who does a great range of stuff from traditional to fusion. Check out her website.
ORGANISATIONS
www.nada.uk.com		NADA - A voluntary organisation promoting Arabic Dance in the North of England and Scotland. Subscribe to this fab magazine.
Mosaic Arabic Dance Network		Mosaic is based in the South and produces a superb magazine for lovers of Arabic Dance everywhere.
www.orientaldancer.co.uk		A voluntary website set up to gather and publish information about belly dance in the UK. Go have a look and perhaps contribute something too.
www.justbecause.org.uk		A very worthy cause - aiming to raise awareness and prevention of breast cancer for women in Egypt. Many UK bellydancers have already held events to support this new charity.
COSTUMES
Farida Belly Dance Costumes		Check out the Farida Souk for gorgeous gear from classwear to cabaret, including belly dance costumes from Eman, Hanan and Madam Abla
Aladdin's Cave		Supplier of hip scarves, skirts, veils and other accessories - a veritable Aladdins cave! Also an excellent range of music - speak to Edwin for help and advice.
Hilary Thacker - Belly Dancing in the UK		Hilary has lots of exciting costumes and coin belts too - mainly turkish designs.
www.bellybazaar.co.uk		Affordable dancewear and costumes
MUSIC
Aladdin's Cave		Top site for arabic, middle eastern and fusion music,with everything from traditional, to Tribal and Techno, speak to Edwin for help and advice. Also huge range of instructional and dance DVDs
Middle Eastern Music: Translated Song Lyrics		A mine of information covering many well known songs.
www.abdelwahab.com		Official site for the great singer Mohammed Abdel Wahab
GENERAL INFORMATON
Middle Eastern Dance Resource Guide		An American web-site which lists huge amounts of information.
www.bellydancer.org.uk		Loads of information on all things bellydance in the UK
www.hipswithattitude.co.uk		Great site run by Deirdre MacDonald, who studied Tribal style while living in the US.
www.sevenveils.co.uk		Information site based in Medway, Kent
www.planetegypt.co.uk		London based website with lots of information, including regular events organised by the Planet Egypt team
www.shira.net		A great site for information of any sort related to Belly Dance.
www.zehara.co.uk		Excellent source of information especially on the fusion and tribal styles of dance
www.ishimmy.com		Online magazine with lots of great articles, based in the States but with contibutions from around, including, yes you've guessed it - Kay
www.myspiritradio.com		An interesting and informative online radio station with it's very own bellydance programme 'Belly and Beyond' featuring among other things, our very own Kay being interviewed
www.belly-dancing.info		Nice looking site with lots of information for dancers.
OVERSEAS DANCERS AND EVENTS
www.faridaadventures.com		Our very own dance holidays to Egypt and Greece
www.yasminaofcairo.com		Great site with interviews, news and behind the scenes gossip from fab Farha guest dancer, Yasmina
www.raqiahassan.net		The official web site for Raqia Hassan and her annual festival in Cairo, Ahlan wa Sahlan.
www.leilainegypt.com		Gorgeous photos and lots of info on American dancer Leila who now lives and works in Cairo
www.egyptguest.com		This is the website of Nibal an Egyptian guide who has helped Kay on Cairo tours for several years. Lots of interesting information from a local perspective.
www.nilegroup.net		All you need to know about one of Cairo's biggest dance festivals
www.asmahanshow.com		Web site for Argentinian oriental dancer, Asmahan who performs in Cairo.
www.ameraspalace.com.au		Great site from one of Australia's most well known dancers.
www.farhatour.com.au		The Farha tour goes down under, unfortunately Farida can't make the trip so they are being ably looked after by Amera's Palace.
www.mihrimah-ghaziya.de		A fabulous dancer who was born in France and now based in Germany. Mihrimah was a wow at Summer School, check out her website.
DESIREE'S and our FAVOURITES
www.cpnewcastle.co.uk		Our feline friends need your help. If you're in the Newcastle area and would like to give a home to a cat or help with fundraising please check out this site.
www.sunderlandanimaladoption.org.uk		If you'd like to help all those animals less fortunate than Dessie, please visit this site. Details of 4 legged friends needing good homes, also lots of info and a photo of our favourite charity shop (great source of bargains and beneficiary of Krissies Klassie Klasswear)"Animal Krackers"
www.fishnets-lingerie.co.uk		If you're ever in Whitby - visit this shop! It has gorgeous underwear, gifts and accessories as well as chaise longues so any non-shoppers with you can relax while you browse. If you can't make it to Whitby, have an online browse instead.
RESTAURANTS
A Taste Of Persia		For delicious Persian Meals
miscellaneous
www.luxotica.com		If you fancy adding a bit of 'fire' to your dance, this is the site to visit for props, some great stuff including fire accessories, poi, and all sorts of other things.
www.pamscom.co.uk		Lots of information on different services
www.giglistings.co.uk		Comprehensive guide to what's on in the area, plus information on venues and local bands.