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Haflas


A 'Hafla' is another name for belly dance party. As a dancer, it is the perfect way to meet up with like-minded people, catch up with friends, and perform. Don't worry, you do not have to perform, but are welcome to just come along, enjoy the atmosphere and watch the performances. AND you do not have to be a dancer to attend.

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Next Event Date:

Saturday 15th March 2025

Springlicious Hafla and Afternoon Workshop


3pm - 5pm 

Shaabi Workshop with the fabulous Kay Taylor

Learn a fun and funky shaabi number to Dom Dom.. Kay includes technique and combinations for you to take away. Put them together into this lively choregraphy. Includes an introduction to shaabi style for those new to it......and a bit of shaabi attitude!

Cost: £25.00


7..30pm onwards - Evening hafla with guest Kay Taylor

Enjoy an evening of dance with guest star Kay Taylor. There will be performances but these will be limited and I still have to make a decision on these.

Souk by Farida Dance



Hafla tickets only - £7.00 pre-booked.
£9 on the door

Hafla ticket with food £12 each (Listed separately)

Please note: ALL food must be booked in advance. Closing date for booking food is 28th February. NO further orders will be taken beyond this date.


Please note the new venue!!!

Rufford Village Hall

Flash Lane
Rufford
Ormskirk
L40 1SW



Shaabi Workshop with Kay Taylor

This ticket inludes entry to the workshop AND a free hafla ticket

£
25.00    
Springlicious Hafla Ticket

This allows entry to the hafla ONLY.


Please note: Food tickets are listed separately.

£
7.00    


I try to keep my haflas fresh and exciting: trying to invite different sellers to each one, from the souk where you can buy new costumes and accessories, to the jewellery. I always have a raffle, the funds of which go to the charity Just Because, a charity which was originally set up to raise funds for a dancer who was suffering from Breast Cancer, but now raises funds for the women of Egypt with the same condition, and (sometimes) to my new charity, Welcome St Georges, a charity is specific in that it aims to raise awareness of the plight of thousands of people living in the garbage villages around Cairo. I always ask guests to provide the raffle prizes. These can be unwanted and unopened gifts or something that has been bought at low cost. I also like to provide food for those who want it.

Many dancers like to perform, and a hafla is a great way of doing this in a friendly and welcoming environment. Anyone who has attended a hafla will know that there is a diverse range of styles which always makes the performances interesting.


Sarah Swirled Belly Dance

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What my students say

"I loved the workshop. It was really friendly, inclusive and fun. I thought the level was just fine and suited everyone"

"Many thanks for (another) great workshop. I like your attention to warm-up, ways to make it work for the learner, and the warm down."


I would recommend (Sarah Swirled). She is very pleasant and polite, and has a great personality that reaches out to everyone.