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.
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 14th March
A Simply "Licious" Hafla
Featuring Kay Taylor
There will be two workshops during the afternoon, as follows:
1pm - 2.30pm "Picture Perfect" - Why do photographs always catch us with dodgy arms? We explore ways of framing your moves to create ‘picture perfect’ shapes with our arms.
3pm - 4.30pm "Belly Dance with Attitude!" - Find the ma’lima or boss lady within you and let her loose on stage. Lots of fun, lots of attitude with a range of funky and dramatic music.
Both workshops are suitable for all standards of dance from beginners to advanced.
There will be opportunities to make tea, coffee or soft drinks in the kitchen.
Workshop cost: £20 for one. £30 for both.
The hafla itself will take place in the evening, with the doors opening at 7pm. However, the bar does not open until 7.30pm, so the hafla will start between 7.45pm - 8pm. At the hafla will be:
The Farida Souk
Performances
Jacob Join food (bring something to share)
Raffle for Just Because
General dancing
Tickets for the hafla cost just £5
Please use the buttons below to order your tickets now!
A Simply "Licious" Hafla
Featuring Kay Taylor
There will be two workshops during the afternoon, as follows:
1pm - 2.30pm "Picture Perfect" - Why do photographs always catch us with dodgy arms? We explore ways of framing your moves to create ‘picture perfect’ shapes with our arms.
3pm - 4.30pm "Belly Dance with Attitude!" - Find the ma’lima or boss lady within you and let her loose on stage. Lots of fun, lots of attitude with a range of funky and dramatic music.
Both workshops are suitable for all standards of dance from beginners to advanced.
There will be opportunities to make tea, coffee or soft drinks in the kitchen.
Workshop cost: £20 for one. £30 for both.
The hafla itself will take place in the evening, with the doors opening at 7pm. However, the bar does not open until 7.30pm, so the hafla will start between 7.45pm - 8pm. At the hafla will be:
The Farida Souk
Performances
Jacob Join food (bring something to share)
Raffle for Just Because
General dancing
Tickets for the hafla cost just £5
Please use the buttons below to order your tickets now!
Workshop 1 - Picture Perfect ONLY
Why do photographs always catch us with dodgy arms? We explore ways of framing your moves to create ‘picture perfect’ shapes with our arms.
£
20.00
Workshop 2 - Belly Dance with Attitude ONLY
Find the ma’lima or boss lady within you and let her loose on stage. Lots of fun, lots of attitude with a range of funky and dramatic music.
£
20.00
Workshop 1 AND 2 - "Picture Perfect" & "Belly Dance With Attitude"
Includes BOTH workshops
£
30.00
A Simply "Licious" Hafla Ticket
Allows entry into the hafla
£
5.00
Saturday 31st October
Spookilicious 8!
Unbelievably, this will be the eighth installment of Spookilicious and already I'm getting excited. And it's on Halloween night itself to make it extra special!
More details will follow as and when I get them.
