Bellyworld Organisers

BELLYWORLD is the creation of dancers Eva Green, Nancy Englefield and Michelle Kelsall-Singleton. ‘For us belly dance is not just entertaining and alluring, at its best, it is an art form of great beauty and as such, we respect its origins and also wish to explore the links dances of the Middle East have with other disciplines, hence the common threads in our SILK ROUTE shows.

Our aim is to bring the ‘belly dance community’ together as well as to introduce this dance to others who may be un-aware of the depth and variety held within ‘belly dancing.’ Each month we spotlight another genre be it dances from other disciplines such as classical Indian or from a specific region such as Hungary. Not only does this bring a distinctive element to our show, it also reveals the sometimes un-expected connections between different dances.

Placing our events in such elegant surroundings and striving at all times to treat our performers and audiences with utmost professionalism, we aim to show our respect and appreciation for all those who join us and for the art form that is belly dance. Our grateful thanks to all our dancers and supporters - see you soon at Bellyworld’s SILK ROUTE.

Ewa

EWA HORSFIELD - teacher, performer and producer, studied Egyptian oriental dance first in London with Sara Farouk and then in Egypt. She was one of the first to gain a certificate from Raqia Hassan’s Intensive Winter Course for Teachers in Cairo. Ewa continues to participate regularly in the Ahlan wa Sahlan festival in Cairo.

As a performer Ewa has a following among dance enthusiasts for her passionate and deeply informed expression, and her commitment to improvisation. Ewa appeared in many shows and haflas including twice in Khaled Mahmoud’s Egyptian Moonlight productions. Ewa has a life long engagement with the arts, culture and with world music which has influenced her unique style.

In 2009 she became organizer of the London Bellydance Meetup group which currently has over 400 members.

Ewa teaches regular classes and workshops in London, as well as at the festivals and privately at her own studio.
In August 2010 Ewa was appointed to become one of the teachers of newly founded West London School of Oriental Dance

In April 2010 Ewa produced highly acclaimed Show for Just Because, a theatre production in support of breast cancer charity in Egypt and featuring International and London belly dance artists and Ewa’s students.

“Ewa doesn’t dance to music, she lives! the music” - Sheik Taha, Egyptian musician (master baladi accordionist) and composer

ewa.horsfield@zen.co.uk
http://www.meetup.com/LondonBellydanceMeetup/
http://www.cynthiadance.com/westlondon.html
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Eva

A naturally talented dancer, Eva has been extensively trained in Classical music, Ballroom Dancing, Hungarian Folk and Gypsy dances.  As well as teaching, she has produced, directed and choreographed theatre shows with great success, her latest being the popular show, Desert Dunes. Known for her incredibly strong technique and musicality, she is well established in SW London and teaches intermediate and advanced level of this beautiful form of dance. Eva owns and manages an agency to provide dancers and party packages, the  Middle Eastern theme being her speciality.   Her educational dance DVD is available to purchase for any aspiring belly dancer.

www.Artofbellydance.co.uk