Discover belly dancing
What you'll do
Get ready to move your hips in this lively dance experience. Belly dancing is a fantastic way to build body confidence and is fun for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. Not only is it a great way to get fit, but belly dancing can also improve circulation and posture and strengthen the core.
This experience will happen at your home and will be friendly, informal and mosts of all, lots of fun! Your host, Wafaa, loves sharing her passion for belly dancing and will explain some the history of this ancient form of dance, which dates back 2000 years. In the Arabic countries, it's called 'raks charqui' which translates to 'oriental dance'.
Wafaa will expertly share the moves and show you the graceful techniques of belly dancing, then you'll follow along and practice to the upbeat music. Before you know it you'll be hooked by the magic of this dance and will be ready to give two or three exciting routines a whirl!
Your experience will finish with a solo performance from Wafaa while you sit back and relax with a well-deserved drink.
Minimum fitness level required.
Upcoming dates
There are no upcoming dates for this experience.
Existing dates have all sold out, but you can book now and schedule later when new dates are released.
COVID-19 guidelines
- Please follow current government guidance when it comes to who is in your home group
- Bring your own hand sanitiser
- You will need to confirm that you and everybody you live with are symptom-free
- If you have symptoms of Covid-19, please let Wafaa know as soon as possible and your experience can be postponed
On the day
- Comfortable clothing is most important, no need to dress up
- Bring a bottle of drinking water to keep hydrated
- Wafaa has a supply of belts traditionally worn when belly dancing which you are welcome to use, but do bring your own if you have one
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About Dancing Flavours
Wafaa was born in Lebanon and has combined her love of food and belly dancing to create her unique business, Dancing Flavours. Food is key to hospitality in Lebanon and it’s unheard of for anyone to visit a Lebanese family without been offered something to eat; that could be a full meal or snacks like fruit and nuts, and don't forget the famous coffee. Wafaa's inspiration for cookery comes the tasty food she grew up eating and learning how to prepare with her mum, whose family recipes are traditional, simple and tasty.
Growing up, Wafaa never thought that belly dancing could be a business, but nothing equalled the pleasure she got when she danced so she has now combined it with her love of food, to create a unique business.
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Wafaa is the youngest of 7 children and was born in Lebanon, where she lived until she married her English husband in the 1990s. Wafaa's inspiration for cookery comes from her mum, who found the best way to show her love was through food. The recipes have been passed down through generations and so are the ones Wafaa grew up eating and learning how to prepare. Wafaa believes eating should be a pleasure as much as a necessity and that the relationship between people and food defines the culture of a place.
Belly dancing is also a big part of Wafaa's life. She grew up with it, dancing at home, with friends, at weddings and at parties, and while studying at university she attended belly dance courses in Lebanon to improve her skills. People are at the heart of everything that Wafaa does and she is passionate about sharing her love of belly dancing and Lebanese cuisine.
How to get there
This experience will take place at your home.
Host instructions:
This experience will happen in your home. Simply share your address by using the message box at the bottom of the page
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Dancing Flavours.
Upcoming dates
There are no upcoming dates for this experience.
Existing dates have all sold out, but you can book now and schedule later when new dates are released.