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Any and all teachers and groups associated with North Walsham Dance are invited to submit biographies and/or photos to include on this page.
"I first observed belly dancing whilst on holiday in Turkey in 1992 and was hypnotised by the beauty of the dancer's fluid body movements and exquisite shimmies. This experience led me to walk into an Egyptian Belly Dancing class some years later. I have been dancing for 11 years and teaching for approximately 7.
I never tire of this beautiful dance form which certainly seems to enrich so many people's lives.
I never tire of this beautiful dance form which certainly seems to enrich so many people's lives.
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Jane Webster ("Janai"):
I have learnt from excellent teachers locally as well as from attending workshops with British and International teachers around the UK and whilst in Egypt. In fact, whatever level you are at, the learning never stops. I am grateful to be able to teach and to share the dance with ladies who have enriched my life too. I have a website: www.hipdrop.co.uk which gives a little bit of information on the dance and a small bazaar as well. Happy dancing!"
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Lorraine Theobald:
Lorraine is an experienced multicultural dance and ancient history specialist, and has taught in over 700 schools throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Herts, Cambs and Lincs.
She trained in ballet, tap and modern dance as a child through to her teens. Then she progressed to studying many ethnic styles, including Flamenco, ( with Liz Lee) African (with Adzido, Peter Badejo) Greek, Indian and Egyptian.
Lorraine is an experienced multicultural dance and ancient history specialist, and has taught in over 700 schools throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Herts, Cambs and Lincs.
She trained in ballet, tap and modern dance as a child through to her teens. Then she progressed to studying many ethnic styles, including Flamenco, ( with Liz Lee) African (with Adzido, Peter Badejo) Greek, Indian and Egyptian.
She studied Egyptian Dance with Suraya Hilal at the Raqs Sharqi school in London, and then with Zaza Hassan at the centre Artistique de ZaZa in Paris, gaining an advanced teaching certificate and joining the dance troupe “ Ramses” to perform in Egypt, Oman, Morroco, Bahrein, and Europe.
She has also performed with Hossam Ramzy at the Shaw Theatre London, and assisted with a project for the Talawea Theatre company for their performance of Anthony and Cleopatra, the premier of which was attended by HRH Princess Anne.
She has performed as a solo artist at Park House Sandringham, Princess Theatre Hunstanton, on behalf of Amnesty International, Lions Club, Air UK, Radio Broadland, and also with her troupe at Bury St Edmunds Festival and Watton Festival.
She currently teaches Egyptian dance at the Oasis Health and Beauty Club Norwich.tel 01603425068, and also teaches occasionally at North Walsham Dance, Sacred Heart, North Walsham.
She has also performed with Hossam Ramzy at the Shaw Theatre London, and assisted with a project for the Talawea Theatre company for their performance of Anthony and Cleopatra, the premier of which was attended by HRH Princess Anne.
She has performed as a solo artist at Park House Sandringham, Princess Theatre Hunstanton, on behalf of Amnesty International, Lions Club, Air UK, Radio Broadland, and also with her troupe at Bury St Edmunds Festival and Watton Festival.
She currently teaches Egyptian dance at the Oasis Health and Beauty Club Norwich.tel 01603425068, and also teaches occasionally at North Walsham Dance, Sacred Heart, North Walsham.
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Our Friends:
Wendy Cook:
"I have been fascinated by all things Egyptian since visiting the Tutankhamun exhibition in London when I was 10years old.
Five years ago, I walked into a bellydance class and from then on, bellydance has taken over my life. Within a year, I was assisting my teacher to teach beginners.
I've attended workshops all over the country taught by teachers from all over the world and in May 2007 set up Phoenix Bellydance.
I teach workshops, courses and classes, as well as taking bellydance into the community to groups who want to learn, who otherwise might not be able to have the opportunity: youth groups, clubs and ladies and gentlemen with learning difficulties.
Check out www.phoenixbellydance.co.uk to see what we've been up to!"
"I have been fascinated by all things Egyptian since visiting the Tutankhamun exhibition in London when I was 10years old.
Five years ago, I walked into a bellydance class and from then on, bellydance has taken over my life. Within a year, I was assisting my teacher to teach beginners.
I've attended workshops all over the country taught by teachers from all over the world and in May 2007 set up Phoenix Bellydance.
I teach workshops, courses and classes, as well as taking bellydance into the community to groups who want to learn, who otherwise might not be able to have the opportunity: youth groups, clubs and ladies and gentlemen with learning difficulties.
Check out www.phoenixbellydance.co.uk to see what we've been up to!"
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Check out a short video of Lorraine right here:
Lorraine Theobald Multicultural Dance
Lorraine Theobald Multicultural Dance
Here's a link to Jenny Levin's site (The Daughters of the East (Anglia!) ( I so love that name, don't you?).
Here's a link to Jane's website hipdrop.co.uk
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Maria D'Silva:
We have twice enjoyed workshop ahd Hafla weekends with the effervescent Maria D'Silva. Here 's a link to her website: Maria D'Silva bellydance.
Also have a look at the page about the March 2008 bellydancing weekend with Maria, which was a great success.
We have twice enjoyed workshop ahd Hafla weekends with the effervescent Maria D'Silva. Here 's a link to her website: Maria D'Silva bellydance.
Also have a look at the page about the March 2008 bellydancing weekend with Maria, which was a great success.
Lorraine's style of teaching is exuberant, informative and fun.
She recently enjoyed the honour of dancing in a restaurant in Aleppo, Syria, the original home of much of the art form we now appreciate as Arabic dance.
She recently enjoyed the honour of dancing in a restaurant in Aleppo, Syria, the original home of much of the art form we now appreciate as Arabic dance.
Helen Hymans:
Helen first encountered belly dancing when she lived in Cornwall in 1983. With great reluctance and a good deal of kicking and screaming she was dragged along to her first workshop. Needless to say it was love at first sight and the rest, as they say, is history.
She set up her classes in Norwich in 1985 and has been teaching almost continuously since then, marking 25 wonderful years, this year.
In 1994 Helen began working for Adult Education, where she continues to offer weekly classes.
Her boundless enthusiasm, knowledge and clear teaching methods have established her as a firm favourite with her loyal and dedicated students.
Helen has studied with so many of the great teachers and performers of Egyptian dance since 1983 that it would be impossible to mention them all! She has always sought to retain her uniqueness of style and independence which she values greatly.
The beautiful paintings of Helen shown on the right here are by Norwich artist Gareth Hawker.
Helen first encountered belly dancing when she lived in Cornwall in 1983. With great reluctance and a good deal of kicking and screaming she was dragged along to her first workshop. Needless to say it was love at first sight and the rest, as they say, is history.
She set up her classes in Norwich in 1985 and has been teaching almost continuously since then, marking 25 wonderful years, this year.
In 1994 Helen began working for Adult Education, where she continues to offer weekly classes.
Her boundless enthusiasm, knowledge and clear teaching methods have established her as a firm favourite with her loyal and dedicated students.
Helen has studied with so many of the great teachers and performers of Egyptian dance since 1983 that it would be impossible to mention them all! She has always sought to retain her uniqueness of style and independence which she values greatly.
The beautiful paintings of Helen shown on the right here are by Norwich artist Gareth Hawker.
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