February Review

If you did not make it to our February Latin Fever show we really think you missed a treat! There was something for everyone: Our featured dance school was Krystina (Chris Gould) whose students and dance troupe Egyptianize gave a storming show followed later by a cheeky samba style solo by Krystina. We had gorgeous solos from our fantastic artist in residence Helen Ainslie as well as debuts by Firuza just arrived in London from award winning few years in Moscow and Iona whose sensuous energy charmed the audience. Bellyworld organisers Eva and Nancy performed a witty Latin fusion duet and Melissa of Bellybliss delighted the audience with fabulous samba medley . Silk Route favourite Caasi once again showed her versatility and great musicality and to cap it all John Hylton crammed the stage with gyrating audience members in a merengue workshop in the interval. As if this wasn’t exciting enough, we had a beautiful exhibition of Argentine Tango performed by exquisite Alison and Matias of Tango Tempo.
Check out the details of our March show and make sure you do not miss out on another Arabian Cabaret !

OZGEN AT SILK ROUTE: PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP

We would like to invite you on the 30th May to come to Ozgen’s workshops and the following show where he will be our Resident Artist. The workshops will be held in the Ballroom.

The workshops:

13.00 -15.00 2 hour belly dance workshop : introduction to Turkish belly dance style with Ozgen style.  General understanding of Turkish style from hand to travelling steps, undulations with small combinations. Open level, beginners are welcome.
15 30- 17: Turkish Romany dance, to understand the 9/8 rythm and some basic movement with cultural hands movement and gestures. Open level, beginners are welcome.

Place: The Bedford - for full address please, click to the venue address at the Bellyworld website
Price:
Oryantal: £25
Romany : £15
Both : £30

workshops

Oryantal £25.00 Romany £15.00 Both £30.00

NEW HOSSAM AND SERENA RAMZY WORKSHOPS!

LONDON

Saturday 20th March 2010
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A Classical Dance Workshop to “Diamond in The Rough”
From Hossam’s latest album “RUBY” EUCD 2242 .

“Diamond in The Rough”
has already captured the heart of dancers around the world.

Come and learn this new expressive choreography by Serena to this captivating composition. A deeply emotional classical introduction followed by powerful, earthy rhythmic Baladi transitions.

The music has many hidden qualities. This is why in this workshop, Serena is presenting a new interpretation that compliments this composition perfectly.

Sensitive and elegant, dynamic and emotional. …

A workshop not to be missed.

Sunday 21st March 2010
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A Dance workshop exploring the use of the
“SAGAT” (Finger cymbals)
In Egyptian Dance.
This is the very first time when Hossam will be teaching you the use of the Sagat (finger cymbals / Zills). An energetic and interactive class, trading percussive phrases between your own playing of the Sagat and the intricate rhythms in the drum solo “ Serr Maktoub”, The Written Secret, from Hossam’s worldwide number one selling album “Sabla Tolo III”.

This workshop will be given to an amazingly playful choreography by Serena to this drum solo that you will want to perform again and again.

A unique workshop that you will certainly enjoy.

PLEASE, reserve your place very early…

Numbers are limited
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM with an hour lunch break.

Price: £45.00 per day
£80 if you book for both days. (Save £10)
at
DANCE ATTIC STUDIOS
386 Northend Road, Fulham, London, SW6 1LY.
Dance Attic Tel: +44 207610 2055

http://www.hossamramzy.com/courses/workshop-200310_London_March2010.htm

January Review

Our January show was dedicate to a place very close to our dancing hearts - EGYPT!
Rachel’s Dance School (based in Crowthorne, Berkshire) began the evening with great selection of pop, drum solo and Bollywood fusion and her students certainly did her proud!

The second part of the show was opened by Pascalle dancing to Tamra Henna showing her soft, elegant style to perfection.

Nicole Maree then came to the stage with a fabulous interpretation of Betwanes Beek and it was then the turn of Rachel to give us a stunning version of Bahlam Beek.
The only troupe of the evening, Spirit of the East Dance Company’s Michelle, Elisa, Edith and Nancy took the stage to Eva Green’s Choreography for Nebtedi min Aal Hikaya

Renowned dancer and dance event organiser Anne White then performed a charming baladi number before our Artist in Residence for January and February, Helen Ainslie, danced to a delightful oriental ‘Acquamarine of the South’

After the interval, Eva Green performed a very soulful Baed Annak before Rachel returned to the stage with a baladi El Hob Halal. More gorgeous classics with Anne White’s Laylat Hob before Helen brought the show to a close with a stunning fusion ‘Nefetari’s Dream

December Review

What a great night! The Ballroom was packed and our lovely audience seemed to appreciate the fabulous variety of our show from the Dance Schools to the Artist in Residence

The evening began with students of the Melissa Abraham School of Egyptian Oriental Dance; they did brilliantly well with beginners, improvers and intermediate dances and their wonderful costumes were designed by group member Barrat Sayed – a talented group!

Next it was the turn of Charlotte Desorgher’s HIP SINC SCHOOL
and despite depleted numbers due to sickness, they delivered a fabulous Saidi stick dance and a very brave debut of solo dancer Sarif whose dance partner was injured - a huge thank you to you and your teachers – we know its not easy dancing in front of an audience especially with Hossam and Serena Ramzy in the front row so well done!

The professional part of the show was opened by the stunning ASAKI & SHAZA in a Lebanese pop number; they later returned with a Baba Karam showing their mastery of Arabian and Persian styles

Melissa Abraham’s performance to ‘Tales of the Sahara’ showed her consummate skills and wonderful engagement with her audience as did her dance to melodic pop track by George Wassouf later in the show .

Charlotte excelled in her gorgeous Egyptian Oriental ‘ Mahasin Essodaf and then to Batwanes Beek with delightful musical phrasing and elegance of movement

Valerie Romanin is always a pleasure to watch and Sunday night was no exception as she performed her unique ‘barefoot flamenco’ first to Spanish/Argentinean music and then, as our spotlight for December was India , in her second appearance to a track by Titi Robin with Rajastani Kalbelia tones. Exceptional and witty.

Fleur Estelle and her 4 dancers also followed the Indian theme and were an absolute treat to watch in a high energy fusion of ‘Belly and Bolly’ in Jai Ho which had us all wanted to jangle our bangles! Gorgeous!

Bellyworld organiser and Spirit of the East troupe member Michelle was joined by Kuldip of the Baharan Punjab Diyan Bhangra group in a lively yet elegant rendition of Bora Bora - they made it look so easy but we know it isn’t!

Finally, our beautiful Artist in Residence SHEMA, closed the show with a delicately lovely performance to the classic Inta Omri , orchestration by her own Arabesque Dance Company of Toronto. We have been so fortunate to have Shema as our Artist in Residence whose versatility and musicality have been an absolute joy to behold.

October Review

Silk Route’s Arabian Cabaret got off to a fantastic beginning at our new venue and with our enhanced format. Our first belly dance school to be featured was Melissa Pina’s students ‘Bellyssima’ who performed an exciting medley for 15 minutes showing great versatility and dynamism.
The professional part of the show was opened by Silk Route’s artist in residence SHEMA whose musicality and poise make her such an entrancing dancer. An expert in all dances of the Maghreb, she began with Cheb Khaled’s ‘Le Jour Viendra’ later emerging from the audience to a thrilling Moroccan Sha’abi and her finale was a gorgeous rendition of Kariat Al Fingan club mix by Said Mrad.
Our only Duo of the evening MYSTIKA aka Chantel and Cheryl both dancers and teachers with Hipsinc who performed a sinuous tribal piece followed by a great Britney Spears number complete with glow sticks – wow! Chantel later returned to dance solo to a Shakira track much to our delight.
Also making her Silk Route debut was the delicious Nicole Maree captivated us all with a beautiful performance to Ya M’Saher Einy and she was followed by Silk Route favourite and member of the Spirit of the East Dance Company, Elisa who gave a fabulously cheeky performance to the much loved ‘Fakerni’.
Just before the interval we were able to introduce a real treat in the form of the very talented percussionist WADE who played impro for Shema and whose recent work includes two major TV shows with Shakira and her band as well as appearing on Jool’s Holland’s show.
Melissa came to the stage to give a storming belly dance fusion which came complete with Isis wings, floor work, and drum solo and hip hop! Easy to see where her students get their inspiration.
It was great to see so many of the audience join our dancers for the curtain call and dance to the DJ’s tracks after the show; we would like to thank all our performers again and our audience for making the first show in our new venue such a success. See you on 6th December!

July Review

July’s show was a fabulous mix of fusion and classical with Eva Green opening the evening with a lovely ‘Fantasy on a Gypsy Song’ and later a beautifully executed fusion dance with double Isis Wings. She was followed buy the gorgeous Sara Malik in a performance to El Leila Wahida. Sara later showed us her versatility and wonderful musicality in Moroccan and Gulf dances. Also making her Silk Route debut was Shema, recently returned to England after living and performing in Canada and she delighted us with a fabulous Drum Solo and then later a beautiful interpretation of Abel Halim Hafez’ Nebtidi Minayn al Hikaya. We were also delighted to showcase Ashley, recently arrived from Vancouver where she was a member of the acclaimed Harem Dancers. She danced for us once but charmingly to ‘Nasma’
Eshta gave a deliciously expressive ‘ Baid Annak’ and the other half of the Saqarah team, Nafiseh, has lovely performance to Esmaooni. Our artist in residence Tara closed the first half of the show with a fun and energetic North African fusion and brought the evening’s performances to a close with a witty and perfect finale ‘Wanna Ku Magul el Toba.

The Silk Route

SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2009 AT 7PM (Show starts 7:30pm)

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