Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple

for all you Purple ladies out there...here is the clip of Gogol Bordello performing Start Wearing Purple....hopefully it will give you an idea of the spirit and surrealism of the number!

Have a look at the "live" version too and some of their other music!

Purple Ladies!

HAFLA!!

first pic from the Hafla....if anyone has any more please send them then we can share. A huge thank you to the girls that danced and it was lovely to have our friends cheering us on!!

lowton hafla

Rakkassah Belly Dance Productions

Hi Ladies, already it’s time for us to invite you all to our Lowton Autumn Hafla

Sunday 16th October, 2011 1 – 5.30pm

We are at the usual great venue, Lowton Labour Club, giving all you lovely dancers the opportunity to display your talents through the excellent and varied performances we have come to expect.

We’ve got dance space suitable for solos up to large groups,
our renowned Mediterranean style buffet by Rent-A-Chef,
shop till you drop with a glittering array of goodies on the Bazaars
and a reasonably priced pay bar.

Bring along your drum or other instrument to join in a live jamming session for everyone to have a jiggle along to.
If you know a community style dance, other than a Dabke, please bring your music so we can all have a go.

Please make sure you supply all details we require and that it is legible.
Please note if you do not enclose a SAE we will keep your tickets at the door in an effort to reduce costs.


** TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE FOOD **

Sue 01257 450946 /07866 485456 / email greenyansue@tiscali.co.uk
Julie 01257 275009 / juliehornerkucharski@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome Lowton Ladies!!

A huge hello to my new learners. We are going to have some great fun this term and it would be great if you could follow along on here. I will post every week and hopefully provide you with inspiration as well as information. as they say....watch this space!

Golborne Class

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES AT GOLBORNE FOR 2 WEEKS!!!
next class will be 11th August.
happy holidays!
Mrs Shimmy xxx

Hi there!!

Hi there ladies! So sorry its been ages since I posted (family stuff!) Our classes have been busy, we have performed at a "Hafla" and been very busy learning loads of new choreographies.

Jim Boz

in the spirit of equality and diversity ...here is a clip of one of my favourite MALE dancers Jim Boz...amazing dancer and a nice bloke to boot! look out for his stunning "snakey" arms

Cairo Nights Bellydance DVD feat Yasmina & Randa Kamel

A big hello to all my new learners!
week by weeek I will be adding hints, video clips and music to the blog to help you get the most out of the course. Please feel free to add a comment to my posts!
something to inspire you, this is actually an advert for a video and show from 2006...but it has some lovely and inspring clips.

!

Golborne class starts back tonight ladies...dust off your shimmy belts and get ready to wiggle away the effects of all those Christmas goodies!!

Party!!

Info for Lowton Ladies

Hi Lowton Ladies,
Don't forget this week is week 10, please make every effort to get to class for the final session. There will be an opportunity to enrol early for January's course. Wear something sparkly, and bring some nibbles to share.
See you there!
Jane xx

Romy Bellydancer

you were asking about Isis Wings...here is a beautiful dance using wings by Romy.




also check out the photographs of dancers with veils etc.

Kiss kiss - Tarkan

Hi Ladies!
I'm back from my desert adventure and rather feeling the cold..brrrrr!
this week we will start learning our group choreography to a song called Simarik by a Turkish pop singer called Tarkan...bet you've heard it before!
It's a happy flirty piece so as well as learning the steps you will HAVE to SMILE.
get your copy of the choreography from me in class...see you there, Mrs S xxx

Helloooo ladies!

Hi Ladies,
some of my photos, check out the dance studio I worked in in Morrocco!

last weekend's Hafla

these are photos of the Golborne class performing a veil dance at the Lowton Hafla. they are not great photos but the girls are!!!!!well done, I'm very proud of you xxx

lowton Hafla

Ladies,
Don't forget the Hafla this weekend.
Sunday 17th October, Lowton Labour Club. 1-5pm.
if you haven't got a ticket please ring Sue PG (get number from me in class)

if you are performing, costume is: Black skirt/trousers, black T or body, coloured top, belt and veil, please wear a flower in your hair or on your costume.
Make up..due to the bright lights you will need to wear make up...smokey eyes and bright lippy!!

if you fancy comming along to see what goes on at a Hafla, speak to me in class!

Hafla ( Belly Dance Party )
These women’s dance functions are always fun. Music, food and dance are the order of the party allowing us to dress up, dance and perform, just having fun while effectively building confidence in a relaxed and casual atmosphere . No pressure. Bring a friend or two to share the fun.

Rachel Brice

Hello to new learners

A big HELLO to all my new learners from Lowton, Hindley and Winstanley. welcome to the blog if this is your first time.
I will try to keep it up to date, posting photos and video clips that are relevant to the classes, please feel free to post coments or ask any questions about it in class.
this week we will be looking at chest and hip isolations, here is an amazing American dancer Rachel Brice. Rachel performs tribal style bellydance.



here is Rachel again with Kami Liddle, quite an inspiration!




hope you have enjoyed these clips and see you on here soon!
Mrs Shimmy xxx

Adult learning

Hi ladies, due to a bit of a mix up the brochures for Lowton High Schools Adult Learning programme haven't been sent out. Although the enrolment evenings have been and gone there are still places on most courses. Please get in touch with Stephen Toole on 01942 276040 ex 4 to enrol.
My classes are Embroidery, Mondays 7pm and Bellydance, Tuesdays 8pm there are places left on both these courses. Also Tai Chi taught by Jane Carlton on Mondays.
My Golborne Classs is still running at Golborne, All Saints, Catholic Club, Thursdays 7.30pm...all welcome!
Mrs Shimmy x