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Ozgen
Ozgen is an internationally acclaimed male Turkish dancer, teacher, choreographer and director. He Specialises in Turkish Oriental and Romany (Gypsy) dance, Ozgen is keen to promote the Turkish form of Belly dancing to global audiences, and to further establish himself as one of the best Oriental performers in the world. He is regularly invited to give workshops in Britain and abroad, and to perform at international dance events and Belly dance festivals across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. Ozgen also offers private tuition to people of all levels, from beginners to professional dancers, as well as choreographing dance routines for events and music videos.
Candan Mills
Candan is a Turkish-born, London based Dancer. Bellydance has always been part of her culture. Over the last few years she has established herself, as part of the Bellydance community performing at many Haflas throughout the country, as well as private parties and Corporate shows.
She has trained under some of the leading International teachers, including Anne White, Ozgen, Aylin Hansen, Kimberley McCoy, Jo Wise and Nesrin Topkapi.
Candan performs in a variety of styles, including Turkish Oriental, Romany Gypsy and Egyptian.
She has trained under some of the leading International teachers, including Anne White, Ozgen, Aylin Hansen, Kimberley McCoy, Jo Wise and Nesrin Topkapi.
Candan performs in a variety of styles, including Turkish Oriental, Romany Gypsy and Egyptian.
Béatrice
Béatrice has been dancing for 20 years, and is a well established performer and teacher. Her regular classes are in Guildford and Farnham, in Surrey, and she has taught at workshops & festivals across the country, and internationally. Her dance style is totally Egyptian. She conveys a feeling for the intricacy, the drama, the emotion of Arabic music. She has been described as "the Essence of Sensuosity" and as "Slinky, with Class"!
Sabihah Stars
Sabihah Stars is a fusion belly dance troupe who take the beautiful art
of belly dance and fuse it with other forms of dance to create a unique
and exciting belly dance experience. Dancing simply to the beat of the
drum or the latest western chart hit or modern Arabic music. Laura is
Sabihah Stars creative director and choreographer who comes from a dance
background of ballet, tap and contemporary dance. 2011 saw Sabihah Stars
raise their profile by performing at Race for Life, Studio Valbonne,
turning on of Christmas Lights and the Gordon Craig Theatre as well as
other national events and private functions.
Lock & Load
Layla and Laura together are Lock & Load. They have studied with many tribal fusion artists such as Kerry Darkstar, Ariellah, Samantha Emmanuel, Morgana & Sera Solstice.
Laura and Layla are from Kentish Town and met in a tribal fusion dance class just over a year ago...
With their love of tribal fusion and rock music the natural progression was for them to form a partnership and so Lock and Load was born.
Laura and Layla are from Kentish Town and met in a tribal fusion dance class just over a year ago...
With their love of tribal fusion and rock music the natural progression was for them to form a partnership and so Lock and Load was born.
Gypsya Dance
Gypsya Dance is a Middle Eastern Dance Troupe consisting of Beth, Emma,
Kelly, Karen and Siobhan. They prodominately dance Turkish Oriental,
Turkish Folk, Belly Dance Fusion and modern contemporary - always giving
an exciting and professional performance.
Alanya
London-born performer & tutor now based in Herefordshire, Alanya trained in ballet & jazz and has been bellydancing since 2003. She attends national events & workshops, and performs at haflas, parties, restaurants and festivals.
Sureya
Sureya has been practicing Belly Dance for over two and a half years and is currently a student at Melissa bellydance school. She has started to choreograph her own routines and has performed at the London Turkish Festival. Her styles include Modern Egyptian, Turkish and she is passionate about fusions such as Belly-Hip Hop and Tribal. She continues to study this mixture of styles to become creative with routines and to further develop her technique. Sureya is part of the semi-professional dance troup Mahira, managed by Melissa bellydance. She has a soft spot for drum solos and is looking forward to performing at Hafla on the Hill.
Roxanna
Roxanna started Ballet at the age of 4, then added Tap and Jazzdance, by way of contemporary and African dance. She discovered Oriental dance in her late 20's.
What is it that draws her to this dance? It is the hypnotic quality of the music.
What is it that draws her to this dance? It is the hypnotic quality of the music.
