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2026
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Groups taught:
Fatamorgana ( Advanced Level ) in Lower Earley The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Lower Earley Earley Gems ( Open Level ) in Lower Earley and Earley SMBA Desert Dreams ( Improvers to Intermediate Level ) SMBA Desert Orchids ( Intermediate to Advanced Level ) Workshops: Parasol dance Lambada fusion dance Goddess wings dance Handveils dance Choreographies created: Group choreo to A Ya Zein for Fatamorgana Duet version of Warda Parasol prop dance to Coucou Classical Arabic to Dimashq for the Bellyfairies Belly-Line-Dance No 20 to Tum Taketa Lambada fusion dance to Dancando Lambada Goddess wings dance to Voila Handveils dance to Les temps de fleurs Lebanese pop duet to Baladi Ya Habibi Belly-Line-Dance No 21 to Derniere Danse Classical Egyptian group choreo for the SMBA Desert Orchids Balkan Qoulou group choreo with zills for Fatamorgana Drum solo to Karshilagala for the Bellyfairies Further education/development: Baladi Online Workshop with Jasirah Bellystream.tv online with Jamilah, Marta Korzun Online studies with Iana Kormanytska Courses: Dancing to Shaabi vs Classical Raqs Sharqi Songs Chiftitelly and Samai rhythm with Iana Kormanytska Samai combo with Julia Farid Lecture about Muwashahat with Iana Kormanytska Online Workshop studies with Joana Saahirah on Mona El Said's Dance Legacy on Souhair Zaki's Dance Legacy on Mahmoud Reda's Dance Legacy on hands and arms in Egyptian Dance Show performances: Cherie's Birthday Hafla, Cabaret Evening in Bourne End - SMD Spring student Showcase 2026 - Woodley Carnival 2026 - SMBA/RBSB Summer Showcase 2026 - Bastille Day Festival Reading 2026 - SMD Autumn student Showcase 2026 - Spooktacular 2026 - SMBA/RBSB Christmas Cabaret Showcase 2026 |
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2025
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Groups taught:
Fatamorgana ( Advanced Level ) in Lower Earley The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Lower Earley Earley Gems ( Open Level ) in Lower Earley and Earley SMBA Desert Dreams ( Beginners to Improvers Level ) SMBA Desert Orchids ( Intermediate Level ) SMBA Desert Pearls ( Advanced Level ) Earley Pandas ( Open Level ) Workshops: Goddess-wings dance Featherfan dance Saiidi stick dance Fanveil dance Can-can dance Halloween Arabic Pop to Men Nazra L.E.D. Wings effective handling Further education/development: Be A Diva Workshop with Diva Darina in London Business Course for Bellydancers: Everything about Gigs Online studies with Iana Kormanytska Being part of the Desert Diamond troupe with Helen Santa Show performances: Redlands WI performance and dance session Birthday Party private event in Wokingham SMD Spring student Showcase 2026 Woodley Carnival 2026 Summer Spectacular 2025 Bastille Day Festival Reading 2025 SMD 10 year Teaching Anniversary Show Spooktacular 2025 SMBA 20 years birthday Hafla SMD Autumn Mini Hafla 2025 SMBA/RBSB Christmas Cabaret Showcase 2025 |
Choreographies created:
Sous le ciel de Paris group wings choreo I wanna dance revisited for a duet version Chanson d'amour - featherfan version 2025 Ya tab tab - lebanese pop revisited version 2025 Saiidi stick group dance to Yayoi Dudu violin cover fanveil solo and duet version Cancan version 2025 Veil-drumsolo group dance for SMBA Desert Orchids Zills duet to Bisous Bisous Belly-Line-Dance 17 for Bastille Day Festival 2025 Drum solo choreo for the SMBA Desert Pearls, troupe level Belly-Line Dance 18 to Arabic version of Dance Monkey Solo-anniversary-medley of some of my choreos over time Arabic pop to 3Daqat group dance for Fatamorgana Arabic pop to Men Nazra group piece for Earley Gems Halloween group dance for Mischieveous Sirens Halloween solo with hulahoop and veil Drum solo for the Bellyfairies Baladi group dance to Baladi in Crescendo for SMBA Orchids Simarik solo choreo for private student Karen Shaabi choreo to Wala Waleed for Fatamorgana Solo choreo to Baladi romance Fanveil and veil prop solo to Gypsy dance Xmas Belly-Line-Dance 19 to Gifts for me |
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2024
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Groups taught:
Earley Gems ( Open Level ) in Lower Earley and Earley SMBA Desert Dreams ( Beginners to Improvers Level ) Workshops taught: Lambada revisited Can-can dance Butterfly wings dance Featherboa Cabaret dance Halloween dance Featherfan Cabaret dance Shimmy Christmas! Choreographies created: Belly-Line Dance to Why Wait Hakolak Eih - Arabic pop duet Makeba+Jazz n'Darubka solo Cancan version 2024 La mer group finale dance revisited Masquerade Butterfly dance revisited for a group piece Belly-Line-Dance No 16 to 3Sa3at Motawsla Private student solo choreo to Desert rose Mon truc en plumes - Featherboa Cabaret group dance Enti Mealema - Shaabi group piece for the SMBA Halloween Kill Bill Medley dance Featherfan Cabaret dance to Why don't you do right Halloween solo dance with wings and L.E.D. whip prop Veil duet to the Dance of the sugar plum fairy Belly-Line-Dance No. 17 to Why wait Feliz Navidad Belly-Line-Dance No. 10 revisited - version 2024 Christmas dance to Deck the halls Baladi style Further education/development: Romantic Oriental Choreo Workshop with Katie Alyce in Reading Online classes with Serena Ramzy Live band workshop choreo with Hazir, Cherie and Natasha Being part of the Desert Diamond troupe with Helen Santa Show performances: Dance for Wildlife 2024 - Bastille Day Festival Reading 2024 - Sheikh it! 2024 - SMD Autumn Student Showcase 2024 - |
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2023
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Groups taught:
Bellyvibez Beauties ( Open Level ) in Twyford Workshops taught: Can-can dance Parasol Cabaret dance Halloween dance Christmas Goddess-wings dance Choreographies created: Bad Guy revisited for a Halloween group dance Drum solo duet to Colors of life Jazz solo to confident Cancan 2023 version Line dance combo to Flowers Line Dance combo to Bailando Line Dance combo to Beautiful life Line Dance combo to Can't get you out of my head Cabaret parasol dance to Champs Elysees Stick dance duet to Boukra Tabaan Solo choreo for private student to Thoda Resham Lagta Hai + Bonanza Halloween solo choreo Solo choreo to My love music+Cleopatra in New York mix Further education/development at the SMBA: Being part of the Desert Diamond troupe with Helen Santa Turkish style, veil and floorwork Workshop with Tevec Show performances: Bastille Day Festival Reading - Sandy Maya's Birthday Show 2023 - Spooktacular 2023 - Snowflake Spectacular 2023 |
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2022
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Groups taught:
RBSB Genies of the Orient ( Intermediate Level ) in Woodley/Twyford The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Woosehill and Online during Covid restrictions, then moved to Lower Earley Workshops taught: Choreographies created: Belly-Line-Dance to the Coucou Song Goddess-wings dance to Carol of the bells Further education/development at the RBSB: Being part of the Angels of the Orient with Rachel Bennett - Style: Featherfan Cabaret dance Show performances: Reading MELA event 2022 - Sandy Maya's Birthday Hafla 2022 - Snowflake Spectacular 2022 |
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2021
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Groups taught:
The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Woosehill and Online during Covid restrictions Workshops: Belly-Line-Dance creations: Touta Mashallah Boshret Kheir Fotia Me Fotia Choreographies created: Drum solo to Artem's I wanna dum tek Shimmy Shimmy for the Bellyfairies Further education/development at the RBSB: Being part of the Angels of the Orient with Rachel Bennett, Style: Classical Egyptian Online Lyrical dance with BPD Bellystream.tv online with Enussah Bellydance Technique online with Melissa Bellydance Raqs online with Sadie Show performances: Dance for Clean Oceans Online - Raqs Online Zoom Hafla - Arcana Festival - Shimmering Oasis - Snowflake Spectacular 2021 |
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2020
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Groups taught:
The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Woosehill and Online during Covid restrictions Line Gems ( Open Level ) online The year of my first and many Belly-Line-Dance creations. Belly-Line-Dances: Arabian Girl Walk Like An Egyptian Tout Ce Temps Bellydance Beats Habibi Dollystyle Da Dou Dee 3Daqat Balkan Quolou Shouf Il Banat Choreographies created: Sabaho Ward pop solo Further education/development: NBAF Training with Melissa Bellydance ( self development ) in person Ozgen ( Oriental intro choreo ) in person Maelle ( Baladi choreo ) in person and Mbuelo ( African contemporary style ) in person Raqs Online studies with Sadie Marquard Online Advanced Bellydance Level with Helen Santa Maria Online Advanced Bellydance Level with Rachel Bennett Online Lyrical dance with BPD OnlineVeil Workshop with Jasirah Online Saiidi Workshop with Jasirah Online drop in classes with Fleur Estelle Show performances: The Enchanted Market in Bracknell ( the only live performance in 2020 ) - Bring it on-line Hafla, organised by Maelle Danse - Dance for Clean Oceans 2020 Online |
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2019
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Groups taught:
The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Earley Visual Vibez in Woodley ( Intermediate Level ) Magical Vibez in Woodley ( Open Level ) Show Vibez in Woodley ( Open Level ) Bellyvibez Beauties ( Open Level ) Workshops taught: Pink Panther Cabaret Bellydance Street Shaabi Bellydance Introduction at Reading Pole Arts Goddess-wings Beginners Christmas Medley dance workshop with props Choreographies created: Drum solo for Susie and Crystal to Bahebbek Yasmek Eih Askim - Turkish pop group choreo I dream of Jeannie revisited for a group piece The Shoop Shoop Song - Cabaret fusion group dance 1st Cancan dance Chanson d'amour - Featherfan fusion group choreo Ena Ki Ena - group stick dance Mon cadeau pour toi - Featherfan dance for the Bellyfairies Boosa - Shaabi group choreo Pink Panther theme tune canaret group piece Habibi Ya Albi - Goddess-wings beginner choreo So royal - private student specific choreo Laa and Zaki mix for a Street Shaabi solo Aladdin theme song veil choreo revisited for a group choreo Sun, moon and stars - Arabic classical group choreo Stupid cupid - private student specific choreo creation Spinning around - L.E.D. fanveil solo Amiritna Habititna - Arabic classical solo Bad guy - Halloween themed solo Lovelight - L.E,D. Goddess-wings choreo for the Bellyfairies Xmas Medley group choreo with props Further education/development: NBAF Training with Melissa Bellydance ( stage presence, technique and drum solo choreo ) Adrian Look ( contemporary dance ) Nawarra ( Moroccan Saiidi stick choreo ) and Sophia ( fanveils and jazz stick fusion choreo ) Show performances: Dance for Clean Oceans 2019 - Bastille Day Festival Reading 2019 - Summervibez Hafla 2019 - Summer Street Party in Woodley - Wintervibez Showcase 2019 - Art After Dark show of the Reading Thames Festival 2019 |
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2018
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Groups taught:
The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Reading SMBA Desert Flames in Reading ( Beginner Level ) Visual Vibez in Woodley ( Intermediate Level ) Magical Vibez in Woodley ( Open Level ) Show Vibez in Woodley ( Open Level ) Bellyvibez Beauties ( Open Level ) Workshop taught: Big Spender Cabaret stick dance Choreographies created: Drama Queen for SMBA Desert Flames Ma Tistihi - group veil dance Big Spender revisited as a group dance A very short drum solo I wanna dance revisited for a group piece Alice in Wonderland themed solo choreo Whenever Wherever revisited as a group dance for the Bellyfairies I dream of Jeannie Acroyoga duet version Gasolina - private student specific choreo Hit the road, Jack - Cabaret fusion Cile Bulbulum - Fanveil group dance Henkish Ya Gadaa - group drumsolo for the SMBA Jimaal am tourkos - a choreo for the Bellyfairies Christmas combo version 2018 Emotions - L.E.D. Isis wings solo Hedwig's theme - L.E.D. Isis wings solo Further education/development at the SMBA: Being part of the Desert Diamond troupe with Helen Santa Maria - Style: Golden era with zills Show performances: Enchanted Market 2018 - Dance for Clean Oceans Hafla 2018 - Summer Spectacular 2018 - Bastille Day Festival Reading 2018 - Dance for Wildlife 2018 - Shimmytastic Show 2018 - Sandy Maya's Birthday Hafla 2018 - Wintervibez Showcase 2018 - Snowflake Spectacular 2018 - Living Advent Calendar Reading 2018 |
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2017
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Groups taught:
The Bellyfairies ( SMD Troupe ) in Reading RBSB Sapphires of the Orient in Woosehill ( Improver Level ) RBSB Crystals of the Orient in Wokingham ( Beginner Level ) Bellyvibez Beauties ( Open Level ) SMBA Desert Flames ( Beginner Level ) in Reading 1st Workshop taught: Lambada Fusion Dance Choreographies created: Sharuk Cheeky Mix - Saiidi stick group choreo I wanna dance - drum solo Lambada fusion group dance Water spirits duet with Cikka Dola Re Dola - Isis-wings solo Dance of the trees ( debut dance of The Bellyfairies ) Sharem El Sheikh - Modern Egyptian group choreo Ya tab tab revisted for group choreo Christmas Medley with props - solo Further education/development: Being part of the Desert Diamond troupe with Helen Santa Maria - Style: Melaya Leff Sword Introduction Workshop with Cat Barclay NBAF Training with Melissa Bellydance ( Anatomy, stage presence ) Maelle ( Fantasy Fanveils ) Charlotte Deshorger ( veil technique ) and Ozgen ( Turkish style choreography ) Created the troupe: The Bellyfairies Show performances: Dance Around The Globe - Reading University Multi Sensory Extravaganza exhibition - Dance for Clean Oceans Hafla 2017 - Summer Spectacular 2017 - Dance for Wildlife 2017 - Reading Mela 2017 - Evening performance at Artigiano Espresso Bar - NBAF Dabuki Show 2017 at the Tabernacle in London - Snowflake Spectacular 2017 - ACE Christmas Party 2017 - Primary school Christmas Party |
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2016
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Exclusive Theatre Choreography Assignment:
6 choreo creations to music created specifically for that play. Dances created and taught to the cast ( non dancers ) for the Outdoor Theatre Production by the Progress Theatre Reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream Due to copyright issue and exclusitivity, I am unable to share footage of those choreos: A tango intro A jive dance scene, 3 Contemporary Dance Pieces The Curtain Call Finale Dance |
Groups taught:
RBSB Crystals of the Orient in Woosehill ( Improver Level ) RBSB Sapphires of the Orient in Woosehill ( Intermediate ) SMBA Desert Flames in Reading ( Beginner Level ) Progress Theatre cast for A Midsummer Night's Dream BKFA Bellydance Introduction Workshop Started my own Open Level classes at Vibez in Woodley Choreographies created: Aladdin Soundtrack Veil Solo Loca Group Pop for the RBSB Crystals of the Orient Warda Group veil choreo for the RBSB Sapphires of the Orient El Bod La La Beginner Choreo Ya Tabtab solo version Drumsolo Veronica's belly for RBSB group Windows of the east in collab with Cikka Qasr Al Shoq veil solo Mezdeke El Leila Saiidi stick group choreo Whenever, wherever pop solo Zillere Gel - Xmas group choreo Further education/development at the SMBA: IDTA Gold Bar 1 Exams preparation with Helen Santa Maria Being part of the Desert Diamonds troupe with Helen Santa Maria, Cherie and Natasha Bradley - Style: Street Shaabi Mindblowing Isolations workshop with Sadie Marquard in London Fanveil Workshop with Al Warner in Marlow Adult Ballet with Bronia at BPD Adult Lyrical with Bronia at BPD Tahitian Aparima with Glenda Aiwa Florez at Powhow Online Bellydance Powhow Online classes with Sadie Marquard Show performances: WI Rosehill event - Bellyqueen IDTA Award ceremony show 2016 - The mayor's showcase at the Hexagon in Reading -Dance Reading Film Production by Junction Dance - Bastille Day Festival Reading 2016 - Summer Spectacular 2016 - Charity Ball event in Reading - Snowflake Spectacular 2016 - Windsor on Ice event 2016 - Corporate Christmas event at Crowne Plaza in Caversham |
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2015
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RBSB Teaching position for Beginner Level Groups taught: RBSB Treasures of the Orient in Maidenhead ( Beginner Level ) RBSB Crystals of the Orient in Woosehill ( Beginner Level ) Choreographies created: Further education/development: SMBA Teacher apprenticeship with Louise Brooks Drumsolo Workshop with Louise Brooks and Jim IDTA Gold Exams preparation with Helen Santa Maria Became a troupe member of The Desert Diamonds of the SMBA |
Show performances:
Bellyqueen IDTA award presentation ceremony Show 2015 - Casbah Cabaret 2015 -Bastille Day Festival Reading - Summer Spectacular 2015 - Weybrook Park Golf Club - WI Event in Thatcham- Come Dine With Me private gig - Living Advent Calendar 2015 in Maidenhead - Snowflake Spectacular 2015 |
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2014
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Continued Bellydance lessons at the SMBA:
Improver Level with Louise Brooks Fusion Essentials with Louise Brooks IDTA Silver Exams preparation with Helen Santa Maria Drumming sessions with Jim Stage Presence Workshop with Rachel Bennett Choreographies created: The ship's cook Mambo Italiano Santa Baby Second duet choreo collaboration with Cikka to Ya Gamal A Show performances: Club Cleopatra 2014 - Bellyqueen IDTA award presentation ceremony Show 2014 - Salome's Sisters Midsummer Hafla - First private Bridal gig in Reading - Sheikh It, a Bellydance Show 2014 - OMEDS Winter showcase 2014 - Snowflake Spectacular 2014 |
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2013
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Show performances:
Sue Ryder Charity Hafla in Reading - Casbah Cabaret 2013 - Bellyqueen IDTA award presentation ceremony Show 2013 - Flavours of Arabia 2013 - Summer Spectacular 2013 - Oxford Light Festival 2013 - Snowflake Spectacular 2013 |
Continued Bellydance lessons at the SMBA Improver with Louise Brooks Intermediate level with Louise Brooks Advanced level with Helen Santa Maria Style: Saiidi Private coaching with Helen Santa Maria Bhangra Fusion Dance workshop with Helen Santa Maria IDTA Bronze Exams preparation with Helen Santa Maria Adult Ballet Classes at Dance Reality Shimmy Time and Bellytastic Samba Fusion workshops with Sadie Marquard in London Debut of duet Pure Island Sugar to Beautiful Liar Instrumental Created my third and fourth Solo choreo to Serpent and to Candyman |
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2012
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Continued Bellydance lessons at the SMBA
Improver level with Cherie Intermediate level with Helen Santa Maria Advanced level with Helen Santa Maria Started performing with the Divas from Giza Styles: Drumsolo, veil and Classical Egyptian the Desert Dreams Styles: Drumsolo and Medley the Desert Pearls Style: Drum solo the SMBA anthem Style: Pop Created my first Solo Choreography to I dream of Jeannie Second Solo Choreography to Big Spender Learned from Serena and Hossam Ramzy by enrolling in the Drumzy Foundation Course 2012/2013. First duet choreo collaboration with Cikka Attended Tribal fusion workshop with Darkstar Samba Fusion Dance workshop with Helen Santa Maria |
Show performances:
Shimmitastic 2012 - Hipnotic Show 2012 - Diamond Jubilee event at Victoria Park - Spurcroft Cultural Summer Fayre -Cultural Festival Newbury Racecourse - Diamond Jubilee Streetparty in Swindon - Summer Spectacular 2012 - Spencer's Wood Carnival 2012 - Casbah Cabaret Show 2012 - Bellydance Odyssey Graduation Show 2012 - Snowflake Spectacualy 2012 - Church of England in Spencer's Wood |
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2011
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July 2011
Attended my first Summer Spectacular Show as a spectator, began bellydance classes the following week! Started Bellydance lessons at the SMBA Group: Divas from Giza Styles: Summer Drop in classes, 1st term: Drumsolo Teacher: Cherie ( 2011-2012 ) |
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Way before...
sandy maya matzen Sandy Maya's Dance Classes Workshops Choreographies Oriental Dance Showdance Cabaret Berkshire UK England The Bellyfairies SMBA RBSB Teacher Coach Performer I dream of Jeannie Candyman Fanveis wings goddess wings isis wings props stick saiidi veil group Fatamorgana Visual Vibez Magical Vibez Bastille Day Festival cancan Woodley Carnival