Newsletter edition 3
published on 27th March 2025
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Cancan version 2025 workshop ( 4 spaces left )
( 4 spaces available )
Session type: Learn a high impact, fast paced group dance choreo
When: Saturday, 26th April 2025 at 10am
Duration: 3 hours
Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room
Additional info:
Intermediate level,
participants require a good fitness level
and need to bring their own cancan- or wide flowy skirts
Performance opportunity:
Bastille Day Festival on 13th July 2025
10 year Anniversary show on 7th September 2025
Ticket for 10 year anniversary Show ticket - 7th September 2025
10 year teaching Anniversary Show
Sandy Maya's Dance is hosting a show to celebrate 10 years of teaching bellydance
Performance slots available to guest performers - everybody welcome
Show at Loddon Hall in Twyford from 2pm-4pm, doors open at 1:30pm
Sat Nav: RG10 9JA
Children under the age of 15 do not require a ticket but need to be accompanied by a chaperone.
There will be a bar selling alcohol.
If you wish to attend the Belly-Line-Dance-Session from 12noon-1pm, please book that separately here:
Belly-Line-Dance session 7th September
Sandy Maya's Workshop students have the chance to practise their pieces from 10am-11:45am
L.E.D. wings Workshop ( 8 spaces available )
L.E.D. wings Workshop
Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.
This workshop is not suitable for beginners who have no experience with wings,
Please bring your own props.
Props are not provided at this workshop
L.E.D. wings Workshop £25
( 8 spaces available )
Session type: How to use L.E.D. wings effectively
When: Sunday, 30th November 2025 at 2:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
Videos will be taken to capture the effects of timed light of dancing in a group or by
yourself.
Please note that we will work in a dark room for parts of this workshop as we are
working with light effects.
There may be wings with flashing lights, so if you are sensitive to flashy lights, low
light, bright light, sudden light changes,
then perhaps this workshop is not for you.
Appreciation donation
Some people call it "tips" or "buy me a coffee"
If you feel like you would like to express your appreciation of any of my services, be it classes, event organisation, choreographies, inspiration, video or photography services, then please feel free to donate. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and will help me continue to do and share what I love most: Bring the joy of dance to all people.
Maiden Place Rehearsal session PAYG
Rehearsal sessions are available to students who have learned dances at workshops and need to practise before an upcoming performance.
The dates are advertised on the What's On section as well as the "rehearsal sessions" section and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.
Only valid for rehearsal sessions at Maiden Place in Lower Earley
Maiden Place function room at MP
Upcoming rehearsal dates for Sping Showcase, French Market and Bastille Day Fest:
Tuesday, 15th April - 7pm-8pm at MP
Saturday, 7th June - 11am-12pm
Saturday, 5th July - 11am12pm
Upcoming rehearsal dates for 10 year anniversary show:
Tuesday, 22nd July 7-8pm at MP
Tuesday, 29th July 7-8pm at MP
Monday, 1st Sep 7-8pm at MP
This is an add on session ( no purchase required )
Sunday, 7th September 10am-11:45am at Loddon Hall in Twyford
£ 35 -- Santa Baby Solo Choreo Workshop
( 14 spaces available )
Session type: Learn an alluring solo choreography to Santa Baby
When: Saturday, 13th December 2025 at 10am
Duration: 3 hours
Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room
Additional info:
Intermediate level.
Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Halloween Dance Workshop 2025
( 13 spaces available )
Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo
When: Saturday, 18th October 2025 at 10am
Duration: 3 hours
Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room
Additional info:
Intermediate level,
Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Pay As You Go Class valid for Bellydance drill and Belly-Line-Dance sessions at Maiden Place
Valid for one use only.
PLEASE NOTE that the last drop in class will be on 25th June 2025, drop in classes will terminate after that.