Farida at Ford -  Egyptian Belly Dance - April 30th - May 2nd 2010
This is a residential weekend in the lovely Northumbrian countryside. We usually have 3 - 4 classes running at the same time with no more than 30 folks max in each class. We try to provide a range of styles with something for all abilities from open level upwards. We have classes with musicians on Saturday and opportunities for you to perform as well. The timetable is usually finalised a couple of months before the event, but often we are sold out well before that.
For a timetable please email us - we hope to have timetable on web soon.

Northern Residential Course - Friday April 30th - Sunday May 2nd 2010
Prices
Single Room £285
Shared Room (2-4) - £265.00
Group Room (5 - 8) £245.00 - to book click here

Click here for photos from May 2008
Click here for photos from May 2009

The venue is spectacular, Ford Castle in Northumberland.  We take over the whole castle for the weekend.  The staterooms are full of colour, sequins and the strains of Arabic music. It all appears slightly surreal.Click here for information about Ford Castle.  Why not extend your weekend & book in a local B&B to explore the exciting Northumberland countryside & coastline.  Visit Lindisfarne (Holy Island), Bamborough Castle & the beautiful beaches nearby.  There is so much to see it is worth taking a bit of extra time to do so.

The Price of the weekend includes all workshops, use of facilities, access to the beautiful castle grounds & full board (Full cooked breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & evening meal).  Christine also recommends the local graveyard - she says 'It's dead good.'   And, if you ask, Graham will show you the dungeon!  There will be tea and coffee making facilities available - alcoholic and soft drinks not included.  The accommodation is not hotel standard - but the surroundings make up for it!  Ford is a field study centre so the accommodation is better than a youth hostel but not like a hotel.  All bathrooms are shared.

On Saturday night we have a hafla in the great hall. A fabulous setting.  The tables are set out beautifully, the food is delicious. For your entertainment, we have live music  and professional dancers. In order to leave more boogy time free on Saturday night, we have a performance slot & disco on Friday night.  Bring your music and have a go at doing that solo you have been promising yourself you would do for so long! 

There is an extensive souk with Farida Dance as well as other traders. Anything you don't have or have forgotten to bring with you can be bought here. From sagat and music to professional costumes.

Confirmed teachers this year include -

Yvette Cowles
Sara Farouk
Fereshteh Hosseini
Anne Kingston
Raphelle Masson
Claire Novis

Kay Taylor
Christine Emery



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Any further information re Ford please email or ring us on
0191 5190305 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm