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Classes start with a warm-up, using Yoga and other forms of body work. They aim to develop creativity and the capacity to improvise as well as providing a firm grounding in technique and familiarity with Egyptian music.

I aim to give individual attention to all my students and therefore keep class sizes small.

I rarely teach choreographies as my interest is in developing the capacity to improvise. I aim to nurture each student’s individuality and self expression.

Beginners’ classes are open to complete beginners without any previous dance experience. No special level of fitness is required to start dancing, although I would want to know beforehand about any specific injuries or areas of difficulty, such as back or neck problems. Any loose comfortable clothing is appropriate for beginners’ classes plus a scarf to tie around the hips. We dance in bare feet.

General level classes are open to all levels except complete beginners.

Intermediate/Advanced classes are suitable for students who wish to perform in a theatre context and have a full grasp of basic technique and some understanding of the different forms, Baladi, Sha’abi, Sharqi, and of Egyptian rhythm and music interpretation.

NB: Students joining my classes who have already studied other middle-eastern dance forms would normally be advised to come first to beginners’ classes as styles differ enormously.

I organise parties twice yearly which provide an opportunity for students to perform.

Classics of the 'Sharqi' Repertoire

Private classes by arrangement: 079320212092