What's on? Calendar Overview - SANDY MAYA'S DANCE

What's on?
Calendar Overview of upcoming classes, events and workshops
Location Abbreviations:
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley / StP= St. Peter's Church in Earley / LH= Loddon Hall in Twyford
KS= Kendrick School in Reading
Satnav Post codes: MP: RG6 3HE / StP: RG6 1EY / LH: RG10 9JA / KS: RG1 5BN

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September 2024

4th September - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
9th September - Monday, 7pm Bellydance Introduction at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
10th September - Tuesday, 6:45pm-9:30 -Featherboa Cabaret Workshop at Maiden Place ( middle room )
with performance opportunity on 16th Nov and Bastille Day Fest ( date to be confirmed )
11th September - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
16th September - Monday 7pm Bellydance Introduction at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
18th September - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
23rd September - Monday, 6:30pm Belly-line-dance at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
with performance opportunity on 14th December.
25th September - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
30th September - Monday, 7pm rehearsal session at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )

No longer available! Bellydance Introduction session on 9th September 2024.

£10.00

This date is no longer available for Bellydance Introduction session at Maiden Place on Please book for

Monday, 16th September from 7pm-8pm

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

Bellydance Introduction on 16th September 2024

£10.00

This pay as you go option is only available for Bellydance Introduction session at Maiden Place on 16th September 2024

Monday from 7pm-8pm

Valid for one use only.

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

Rehearsal session at Maiden Place

£5.55

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 and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.

Upcoming dates confirmed:

30th September ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

21st October ( in preparation to Spooktacular on 27th Oct 2024 )

28th October ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

5th November ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

Featherboa Cabaret Workshop

£35.00

Tuesday - 10th September 2024

6:45pm-9:30pm

£35

at Maiden Place - Lower Earley

1 Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

Please note:

Students need to bring their own prop to the workshop.

Featherboas are not provided for this workshop

Pay As You Go Class x 1 ( lunchtime class at MaidenPlace only )

£10.00

This pay as you go option is only available for Lunchtime classes at Maiden Place on

Wednesdays from 12:05-12:55

Valid for one use only.

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

5 Session Saver pass for Lunchtime Classes/Belly-Line-Dance sessions

£50.00 £45.00

Saver-pass for 5 sessions at £45

( valid for 2 months after purchase date)

This pass allows for 5 sessions, either lunchtime classes or Belly-line-dance classes at Maiden Place

Lunch classes on Wednesdays at 12:05-12:55

Belly-line-dance sessions happen once a month on a Monday evening from 7pm -8pm

Pass is valid from purchase date and expires after 2 calendar months of the purchase date.

i.e.g: purchase date: 25th May 2024 - Expiry date after 5 sessions used before the expire date OR expiry date 26th July 2024, regardless of how many sessions were attended.

This includes half term and bank holidays

No refund or transfer option available

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October 2024

1st October - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term Kendrick School
1st October - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class Kendrick School
2nd October - Wednesday, 12:05 drills lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
5th October - Saturday, 10am Halloween Workshop Maiden Place ( middle room )
7th October - Monday, 7pm Belly-line-dance Maiden Place - themed, feel free to dress up ( upstairs room )
8th October - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term Kendrick School
8th October - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class Kendrick School
9th October - Wednesday, 12:05 drills lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
12th October - Saturday, External Hafla 3:30pm, organised by Cherie and Natasha - Oxford
Opportunity to perform Lambada
15th October - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term Kendrick School
15th October - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term Kendrick School
16th October - Wednesday, 12:05 drills lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
21st October - Monday, 7pm rehearsal session Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
22nd October - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term Kendrick School
22nd October - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term Kendrick School
23rd October - Wednesday, 12:05 drills lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
27th October - Sunday, 2pm Spooktacular Show , organised by Al Warner at Loddon Hall Twyford
28th October - Monday, 7pm rehearsal session Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
30th October - Wednesday, 12:05 drills lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )

Belly-Line-Dance Session 7th October 2024 Halloween themed

£10.00

This is a fun evening class where you will learn a simple combo that keeps on repeating line dance style.

Monday - 7th October 2024

7pm - 8pm

at Maiden Place - Lower Earley - room upstairs

1 Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE

£10

Limited spaces available

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

This session is Halloween themed so feel free to dress up

Ticket for Autumn Student Showcase

£5.00

Tickets are required for all dancers and spectators.

If you have signed up for the Cabaret Fan-dance Workshop, then your Show-ticket is already included and you do not need to purchase an additional ticket.

Show starts at 1:30pm on 16th November 2024

If you wish to perform, then please use to contact form to request a performance slot.

Rehearsal session at Maiden Place

£5.55

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 and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.

Upcoming dates confirmed:

30th September ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

21st October ( in preparation to Spooktacular on 27th Oct 2024 )

28th October ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

5th November ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

Halloween Dance Workshop

£35.00

Saturday - 5th October 2024

10am-1pm

at Maiden Place - Lower Earley

1 Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

Pay As You Go Class x 1 ( lunchtime class at MaidenPlace only )

£10.00

This pay as you go option is only available for Lunchtime classes at Maiden Place on

Wednesdays from 12:05-12:55

Valid for one use only.

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

5 Session Saver pass for Lunchtime Classes/Belly-Line-Dance sessions

£50.00 £45.00

Saver-pass for 5 sessions at £45

( valid for 2 months after purchase date)

This pass allows for 5 sessions, either lunchtime classes or Belly-line-dance classes at Maiden Place

Lunch classes on Wednesdays at 12:05-12:55

Belly-line-dance sessions happen once a month on a Monday evening from 7pm -8pm

Pass is valid from purchase date and expires after 2 calendar months of the purchase date.

i.e.g: purchase date: 25th May 2024 - Expiry date after 5 sessions used before the expire date OR expiry date 26th July 2024, regardless of how many sessions were attended.

This includes half term and bank holidays

No refund or transfer option available

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November 2024

4th Nov . - Monday, 7pm rehearsal session Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
5th Nov. - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term class Kendrick School
5th Nov. - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class Kendrick School
6th Nov. - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
12th Nov . - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term class Kendrick School
12th Nov. - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class Kendrick School
13th Nov. - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
16th Nov. - Saturday, 10am Cabaret Workshop Maiden Place ( main hall )
16th Nov. - Saturday, 1:30pm Student Showcase Maiden Place ( main hall )
Performance Opportunity: La mer, Lambada, Cancan, Butterfly, Featherboa, KillBillMedley, Handfan Cabaret
18th Nov. - Monday, 7pm - Belly-Line-Dance - at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
19th Nov. - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term class Kendrick School
19th Nov. - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class Kendrick School
20th Nov. - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
25th Nov. - Monday, 7pm - Bellydance Introduction Session - at Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
26th Nov. - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term class Kendrick School
26th Nov. - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class Kendrick School
27th Nov. - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
30th Nov. - Saturday, External Hafla - Casbah Hafla, organised by Suhanna - Kiddlington
Opportunity: Butterfly dance performance

Rehearsal session at Maiden Place

£5.55

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 and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.

Upcoming dates confirmed:

30th September ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

21st October ( in preparation to Spooktacular on 27th Oct 2024 )

28th October ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

5th November ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

Ticket for Autumn Student Showcase

£5.00

Tickets are required for all dancers and spectators.

If you have signed up for the Cabaret Fan-dance Workshop, then your Show-ticket is already included and you do not need to purchase an additional ticket.

Show starts at 1:30pm on 16th November 2024

If you wish to perform, then please use to contact form to request a performance slot.

Cabaret inspired fan-dance workshop

£35.00

Saturday, 16th November 2024

10am-12:30pm

at Maiden Place - Lower Earley

1 Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

Pay As You Go Class x 1 ( lunchtime class at MaidenPlace only )

£10.00

This pay as you go option is only available for Lunchtime classes at Maiden Place on

Wednesdays from 12:05-12:55

Valid for one use only.

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

5 Session Saver pass for Lunchtime Classes/Belly-Line-Dance sessions

£50.00 £45.00

Saver-pass for 5 sessions at £45

( valid for 2 months after purchase date)

This pass allows for 5 sessions, either lunchtime classes or Belly-line-dance classes at Maiden Place

Lunch classes on Wednesdays at 12:05-12:55

Belly-line-dance sessions happen once a month on a Monday evening from 7pm -8pm

Pass is valid from purchase date and expires after 2 calendar months of the purchase date.

i.e.g: purchase date: 25th May 2024 - Expiry date after 5 sessions used before the expire date OR expiry date 26th July 2024, regardless of how many sessions were attended.

This includes half term and bank holidays

No refund or transfer option available

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December 2024

2nd Dec. - Monday, 7pm Belly-line-dance Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
with performance opp
3rd Dec. - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term class
3rd Dec. - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class
4th Dec. - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
10th Dec. - Tuesday, 7pm Open level bellydance term class
10th Dec. - Tuesday, 8pm Beginner bellydance term class
11th Dec. - Wednesday, 12:05 lunch class Maiden Place ( upstairs room )
14th Dec. - Christmas Fair performance 11:30am-11:45am Maiden Place ( main hall )
Opportunity to perform BLD Feliz Navidad and Xmas choreo
15th Dec. - Snowflake Spectacular show Loddon Hall Twyford, organised by Jawahir, SMBA and RBSB
18th December - Shimmy Christmas Workshop Wednesday, 6:30pm Maiden Place - themed, feel free to dress up ( middle room )

Shimmy Christmas Workshop

£20.00

Wednesday, 18th December 2024

6:30pm - 8:30pm

at Maiden Place - Lower Earley

1 Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

Rehearsal session at Maiden Place

£5.55

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 and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.

Upcoming dates confirmed:

30th September ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

21st October ( in preparation to Spooktacular on 27th Oct 2024 )

28th October ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

5th November ( in preparation for the Student Showcase on 16th Nov )

Belly-Line-Dance Session 2nd December 2024

£10.00

This is a fun evening class where you will learn a simple combo that keeps on repeating line dance style.

Monday - 2nd December 2024

7pm-8pm

at Maiden Place - Lower Earley - room upstairs

1 Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE

£10

Limited spaces available

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

In this session you will learn a belly-line dance to Feliz Navidad and have the opportunity to perform it at the Christmas Fair event at Maiden Place on the 14th December 2024.

5 Session Saver pass for Lunchtime Classes/Belly-Line-Dance sessions

£50.00 £45.00

Saver-pass for 5 sessions at £45

( valid for 2 months after purchase date)

This pass allows for 5 sessions, either lunchtime classes or Belly-line-dance classes at Maiden Place

Lunch classes on Wednesdays at 12:05-12:55

Belly-line-dance sessions happen once a month on a Monday evening from 7pm -8pm

Pass is valid from purchase date and expires after 2 calendar months of the purchase date.

i.e.g: purchase date: 25th May 2024 - Expiry date after 5 sessions used before the expire date OR expiry date 26th July 2024, regardless of how many sessions were attended.

This includes half term and bank holidays

No refund or transfer option available

Pay As You Go Class x 1 ( lunchtime class at MaidenPlace only )

£10.00

This pay as you go option is only available for Lunchtime classes at Maiden Place on

Wednesdays from 12:05-12:55

Valid for one use only.

Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

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January 2025

Save the date:
19th January 1pm-4pm - Goddess-wings workshop at St. Peter's church, Earley
bookings not yet available

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February 2025

Save the date:
23rd February 1pm-4pm - Saiidi stick workshop at St. Peter's church, Earley
bookings not yet available

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March 2025

Save the date:
16th March 1pm-4pm - Fanveil workshop at St. Peter's church, Earley
bookings not yet available

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April 2025

Save the date:
26th April 1pm-4pm - Cancan or finale workshop Maiden Place
bookings not yet available

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May 2025

Save the date:
17th May 1pm-4pm - - Cancan or finale workshop Maiden Place
bookings not yet available

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June 2025

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July 2025

Save the date:
13th July 2pm-2:45pm - Performing at Bastille Day Festival Reading

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August 2025

Appreciation donation

£1.11 - £55.55

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.

The gift of dance!

£10.00 - £50.00

Surprise someone special with a Gift Card! Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout.

The gift card is valid for 1 year after the date of purchase.

Gift card amounts cannot be payed out and only be used to purchase available options on Sandy Maya's Website

Please visit the "Book here" page to see what is available.

Once the gift card's has been used to book a class or workshop, there is no transfer or refund option.

If you have any questions, please use the feedback form on this page to reach out to Sandy for further clarification.

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September 2025

Save the date:
7th September 11am-1pm - Short veil-choreo workshop Loddon Hall, Twyford
2pm-4:30pm - 10 year teaching Anniversary Show Loddon Hall, Twyford
bookings not yet available