Workshops
Masterclasses
Prop Introductions
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Skirt swishing dance Workshop
Sunday, 13th September at 1:15pm Romani style influenced skirt dance to a pop song Session type: Turkish Romani influenced skirt dance where the skirt acts as partial prop throughout the dance for expression. Level: L4 and up When: 13th September 2026 at 1:15pm Duration: 2,5 hours Where: St. Peter's Church Hall Additional info: Intermediate/Advanced level, A wide skirt should be worn to get the most out of this workshop as the skirt also acts as a prop to highlight moves with expressive swishing and wrapping. A circle skirt/ wide bohemian style skirt would be ideal. Performance opportunities: Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026 Woodley Carnival 2027 on 12th June ( time for be confirmed ) Bastille Day Festival 2027 - to be confirmed |
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Drum Solo dance Workshop
Saturday, 19th September at 2pm
Session type: Choreo workshop, check out video, the workshop is based on
When: Saturday, 19th September 2026 at 2pm
Duration: 2 hours
Where: Maiden Place Community Centre, Lower Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
This drum solo workshop will not cover the entire song. The choreo was previously taught to another group and we will cover the exact same part, as it will act as an intro piece for another choreography including other dancers.
Performance opportunities:
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
Saturday, 19th September at 2pm
Session type: Choreo workshop, check out video, the workshop is based on
When: Saturday, 19th September 2026 at 2pm
Duration: 2 hours
Where: Maiden Place Community Centre, Lower Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
This drum solo workshop will not cover the entire song. The choreo was previously taught to another group and we will cover the exact same part, as it will act as an intro piece for another choreography including other dancers.
Performance opportunities:
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
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Halloween Workshop
Sunday, 11th October at 1:30pm
Puppet on a string theme
Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo ( this is not your typical bellydance choreo, it has elements of lyrical in it )
Level: L4 and up
When: 11th October 2026 at 1:30pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Performance opportunities:
Spooktacular on 25th October, organised by Sammi
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
Sunday, 11th October at 1:30pm
Puppet on a string theme
Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo ( this is not your typical bellydance choreo, it has elements of lyrical in it )
Level: L4 and up
When: 11th October 2026 at 1:30pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Performance opportunities:
Spooktacular on 25th October, organised by Sammi
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
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L.E.D. wings choreo Workshop
( only 5 spaces left )
Sunday, 15th November 2026
Session type: Learn a group choreo with L.E.D. wings
Level: L4 and up
When: Sunday, 15th November 2026 at 1:15pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
Comes with a performance opportunity at the Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026.
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.
workshop to be from 1:15pm-3:45pm ( 2,5 hours ) rehearsal time can be used 15 mins prior and 15 mins after workshop
( only 5 spaces left )
Sunday, 15th November 2026
Session type: Learn a group choreo with L.E.D. wings
Level: L4 and up
When: Sunday, 15th November 2026 at 1:15pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
Comes with a performance opportunity at the Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026.
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.
workshop to be from 1:15pm-3:45pm ( 2,5 hours ) rehearsal time can be used 15 mins prior and 15 mins after workshop
Intro to Fanveils handling ( 30 mins )
Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm
Session type: Learn how to handle fanveils
Level: L1 and up
When: Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Where: Alan Cornish Theatre in Woodley
Additional info:
Aimed at complete beginners
Participants are required to bring their own props to the class
Sandy will explain all the basics with regards to holding and handling your fanveils so you can get started to dance with them confidently
Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm
Session type: Learn how to handle fanveils
Level: L1 and up
When: Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Where: Alan Cornish Theatre in Woodley
Additional info:
Aimed at complete beginners
Participants are required to bring their own props to the class
Sandy will explain all the basics with regards to holding and handling your fanveils so you can get started to dance with them confidently
---December 2026---
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X-mas Cabaret dance Workshop
Session type: Learn an alluring cabaret choreography to Santa Baby Level: L4 and up When: Tuesday, 8th December 2026 at 6:15pm Duration: 2,5 hours Where: Maiden Place Community Centre, Lower Earley Additional info: Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory Previously learned workshop pieces can be rehearsed before and after this workshop: from 6:05pm-6:15pm and from 8:45-8:55pm Performance opportunity: This dance comes with a performance opportunity at our Festive season Hafla on 13 December at 1:30pm |
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---January 2027---
New Butterfly wings choreo workshop at location to be confirmed
( check out videos of the previous butterfly wings dance )
( check out videos of the previous butterfly wings dance )
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---February 2027---
Valentine's inspired Romantic Improvisation Dance Workshop
at location to be confirmed
at location to be confirmed
Fanveil group choreo workshop at location to be confirmed ( note that we have a fanveil intro session in November 2026 )
( check out videos of previous fanveil dances )
( check out videos of previous fanveil dances )
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---March 2027---
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Handfan ( feathery or not ) workshop at location to be confirmed
( check out videos of previous handfan dances ) |
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---April 2027---
Pop choreo workshop with performance opportunity at Woodley Carnival and Bastille Day Festival 2027
---May 2027---
---September 2027---
Saiidi stick choreo workshop at location to be confirmed
---October 2027---
Halloween group choreo workshop with Goddess/Bats Wings! at location to be confirmed
check out the previous Halloween themed workshops in the videos below
check out the previous Halloween themed workshops in the videos below
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---November 2027---
Tulle scarf Cabaret choreo workshop at location to be confirmed
previously we used featherboas but realised that it gets very messy with lost feathers, so we switch to tulle scarves instead for a new choreo
previously we used featherboas but realised that it gets very messy with lost feathers, so we switch to tulle scarves instead for a new choreo
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Halloween Dance Workshop 11th Oct 2026 at 1:30pm
£35.00
Halloween Workshop Puppet on a string theme
Session type:Â Learn a Halloween group dance choreoÂ
When:Â 11th October 2026 at 1:30pm
Duration:Â 2,5 hours
Where:Â St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Performance opportunities:
Spooktacular on 25th October, organised by Sammi
SMD Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026 ( tickets )
L.E.D. wings choreo Workshop Sunday, 15th Nov 2026 at 1:15pm
£35.00
L.E.D. wings WorkshopÂ
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 £35
Session type:Â Learn a group choreo with L.E.D. wings
When:Â Sunday, 15th November 2026
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where:Â St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
Comes with a performance opportunity at the SMD Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026Â ( tickets )
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.
workshop to be from 1:15pm-3:45pm ( 2,5 hours )
rehearsal time can be used 15 mins prior and 15 mins after workshop
Santa Baby Solo Choreo Workshop 2026 - 8th December at 6:15pm
£35.00
X-mas-dance Workshop
Session type:Â Learn an alluring solo choreography to Santa Baby
When:Â Tuesday, 8th December 2026 at 6:15pm
Duration:Â 2,5 hours
Where:Â Home studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3*
Additional info:
Intermediate level.
Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Full address to be shared once booked.
Additional info: Comes with a performance opportunity at our Christmas Hafla ( date and time to be confirmed )
Skirt swishing Workshop 2026
£35.00
Skirt swishing WorkshopÂ
Romani influenced skirt dance
Session type:Â Romani influenced skirt dance where the skirt acts as partial prop throughout the dance for expression.
When:Â 13th September 2026 at 1:15pm
Duration:Â 2,5 hours
Where:Â St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
A wide skirt should be worn to get the most out of this workshop as the skirt also acts as a prop to highlight moves with expressive swishing and wrapping.
A circle skirt/gypsy style skirt would be ideal.
Performance opportunities:
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
Woodley Carnival on 12th June 2027 tbc
Bastille Day Festival Reading tbc
Intro to Fanveils handling 22 November at 12:15pm
£6.00
Fanveils introduction for beginners​
Fanveils introduction for beginnersÂ
Session type:Â Learn how to handle fanveil props
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When:Â Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm
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Duration:Â 30 Minutes
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Where:Â
Alan Cornish Theatre in Woodley
Headley Rd, Woodley, RG5 4JZ ( Parking at the Oakwood Centre ) and cross over the park to the venue by foot. It's a 3 minute walk.
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Additional info:Aimed at complete beginners
Participants are required to bring their own props to the class
Sandy will explain all the basics with regards to holding and handling your fanveils so you can get started to dance with them confidently
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Past workshops:
Sunday, 19th July 2026
Drum solo workshop
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Thursday, 24th April 2026
Handveils dance workshop
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Sunday, 22nd March 2026
Goddess-wings dance workshop
Sunday, 8th February 2026
Lambada fusion dance workshop
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Sunday, 11th January 2026
Parasol prop dance workshop
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Sunday, 30th November 2025
L.E.D. wings effective handling workshop
Monday, 27th October 2025
Arabic Pop choreography workshop
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Saturday, 18th October 2025
Halloween workshop
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Saturday, 26th April 2025
Cancan workshop
Sunday, 16th March 2025
Fanveil solo dance workshop
Sunday, 23rd February 2025
Saiidi stick dance workshop
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Tuesday, 18th February 2025
Featherfan dance workshop
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Sunday, 19th January 2025
Goddess-wings workshop
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Wednesday, 18th December 2024
Shimmy Christmas workshop
( All I want for Christmas is you)
( Missed out on the workshop date but want to learn the routine anyway? Book a private session with me.
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Saturday, 16th November 2024
Cabaret fandance choreo workshop
( Why don't you do right?)
( Missed out on the workshop date but want to learn the routine anyway? Book a private session with me.
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Saturday, 5th October 2024
Halloween inspired choreo workshop
( Kill Bill Medley)
( Missed out on the workshop date but want to learn the routine anyway? Book a private session with me.
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Tuesday, 10th September 2024
Featherboa Cabaret-dance workshop
( Mon truc en plumes)
( Missed out on the workshop date but want to learn the routine anyway? Book a private session with me.
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Tuesday, 30th July 2024
Butterfly-wings choreo workshop
( Missed out on the workshop date but want to learn the routine anyway? Book a private session with me.
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Saturday - 18th May - 2024
Can-can 2024 version workshop
Couldn't make the workshop date but want to learn the routine anyway? Book a private session with me.
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Sunday, 18th February 2024
Lambada inspired choreo workshop
( Missed out on the workshop date but want to learn the routine anyway? Book a private session with me.
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Saturday, 18th November 2023
Goddess-wings workshop
Carol of the bells choreography
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Sunday, 15th October 2023
Halloween workshop
Bad guy choreography
10am -2pm
( includes optional video in costume at the end )
at Loddon Hall Twyford
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Saturday, 1st July 2023
Cabaret workshop
parasol dance choreography
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Can-can 2023 workshop
11th June 2023 from 10am-1pm
At Loddon Hall Twyford
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X-mas Medley workshop
3rd November 2019 from 10am-1pm
At Vibez Studio 2
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The Isis-wing workshop is now SOLD OUT - updated March 2019
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2019
Bellydance introduction workshop
organised by Reading Pole Arts
2019
Bellydance Shaabi workshop
2019
Cabaret workshop - Pink Panther
2018
Cabaret workshop - Big Spender
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2017
Lambada inspired Bellydance routine to Kaoma's summer hit
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