Wow

Its been an amazing few weeks for me.  Had some bookings with Shikidim - very much enjoyed dancing at The Compton in the Park event, Chelmarsh and Alex's restaurant.  After finishing the summer term I started teaching my new class In Dudley - this has been a great success.  It is so nice to teach a nice big group without worrying about all the paperwork.  My practise class is also going well - this is made up of students from all of my classes and has made me realise what lovely ladies come to my classes, they are all getting along just fine.

I have also started taking some solo bookings recently.  This was out of my comfort zone as I like dancing with my troupe.  I guess it was a confidence issue, I think to be a solo performer you have to be pretty amazing to keep the audiences attention and I never thought I was that good.  Zorbas restaurant persuaded me to dance for them....they made me an offer I could not refuse! The first night I was so nervous but I seemed to go down well.  The 2nd night I enjoyed more - this is because I demanded to dance to my own music and the audience really seemed to love it.  Dancing in a restuarant is very different to our usual bookings.  The audience are pretty lively - lots of hen parties who are fairly inebriated by the time the dancing starts and on Saturday I had to deal with a drunken man rushing on the dance floor trying to grope me - it has however boosted my confidence as a solo performer.....if I can entertain such a difficult audience then I must be pretty good!!!

New Belly Dance Class

I am pleased to announce that I am  starting a new Belly Dance class at the Station Hotel, Dudley www.stationhoteldudley.co.uk.  Classes start next Monday 18th July 7.00-8.30.  This is a new venture for me as I have taught within the Adult Education Service for the last 7 years.  Classes will be held in the Ballroom and will cost £5 but if you book a 6 week block they will be £25.  The classes will be suitable for both beginners and those with some experience of Belly Dance.  Each week we will focus on technique and choreography and you will learn a variety of dance styles.  10 people have booked already and I think this will be loads of fun.