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.
Congratulations to everyone who attended Spookilicious 6.. You managed to raise £128 for Just Because!!!
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.
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.
The venue and time is always the same (unless otherwise stated):
The Stanley Club
1 Liverpool Old Road
Burscough, Near Ormskirk
L40 5TN
7.30pm - midnight
The Stanley Club
1 Liverpool Old Road
Burscough, Near Ormskirk
L40 5TN
7.30pm - midnight
NEW dates for your diaries:
Saturday 23rd March
? Licious Hafla
This hafla hasn't received a name yet. I like to open a competition in the New year where people can give their suggestions for the name and win themselves a pair of tickets to the hafla including food. Don't send any suggestions now - it's way too early - but do keep your eyes peeled for when the open date is!
Saturday 26th October
Spookilicious 7!
Unbelievably, this will be the seventh installment of Spookilicious and already I'm getting excited. I've got lots of things planned which I'm hoping will work out, but I'm concerned that they may not and so I'm keeping quiet for now. Let's just say it could look pretty spectacular :-)
More details of both will follow as and when I get them
? Licious Hafla
This hafla hasn't received a name yet. I like to open a competition in the New year where people can give their suggestions for the name and win themselves a pair of tickets to the hafla including food. Don't send any suggestions now - it's way too early - but do keep your eyes peeled for when the open date is!
Saturday 26th October
Spookilicious 7!
Unbelievably, this will be the seventh installment of Spookilicious and already I'm getting excited. I've got lots of things planned which I'm hoping will work out, but I'm concerned that they may not and so I'm keeping quiet for now. Let's just say it could look pretty spectacular :-)
More details of both will follow as and when I get them
