Brand new Sunday Sessions - Tribal Intensive Monthly Gathering - Starting this Sunday!

Why not join us for some fun and frolics getting to know Tribal Belly Dance.

Tribal Belly Dance is such a great and diverse style, drawing influences from traditional Oriental Dance, Flamenco and various world styles, it's a highly addictive dance form using core strength, increasing flexibility and muscle tone and really gives you an all over body work-out!

Dancing to vibrant music ranging from Balkan Gypsy Jazz to 1920s retro, these sessions will teach you the moves and technique, as well as how to lead a 'tribe'.

Suitable for all ages and abilities and perfect for beginners to Tribal, it's a great time to join.

Early bird discounts apply for early bookings, so to register your interest or to book a space, please contact Liz on bellysimmo@yahoo.co.uk

Bollywood/Tribal Workshop - spaces available and booking up fast!

The monthly workshops are going swimmingly and so far we've covered Bellynesian (Belly Dance/Polynesian Dance mixed style) in May, Dynamic Veil Choreography to a fabulous modern track in June and, now (how exciting) we're focussing on Bollywood/Tribal Fusion in July!

The Early Bird Discount of £10 (instead of £14) expires this Friday (24th) and spaces are booking up fast, so if you'd like to book a space, please contact Liz on bellysimmo@yahoo.co.uk to secure your space.

Working through traditional Indian and modern Bollywood moves and weaving them into modern Tribal Fusion style is a popular and vibrant way to fuse two dance styles in a fun, energetic way.

This workshop is going to be lots of fun, so why not come along and join us!

Here's to the Summer and lots of opportunities to get up, smile and dance in the sunshine :)

 Bellynesian Workshop attendees - Saturday 7th May 2016

Dynamic Veil Workshop attendees - Saturday 4th June 2016

BRAND NEW CLASS IN KIDDERMINSTER STARTING THIS WEEK!

The Severn Sirens perform at the Turkish Delights Summer Belly Dance Party, Sutton Coldfield - Friday 17th June

After hours of choreography, rehearsals and costume making the Bellysimmo Belly Dance performance troupe, the Severn Sirens, danced up a storm to a 1920s retro Tribal/Charleston Fusion piece to close the show at the Belly Dance Party!

It's very unusual for me to suffer from nerves, but I confess I was a bit jittery before my Tribal / Contemporary Dance solo earlier on in the evening...silly I know...but when the girls joined me at the end of the show, we had a blast :)

There's nothing like sisterhood, support and solidarity to bring out the confidence x

With so many great performers there and a really friendly and supportive atmosphere, the event, hosted by the fabulous Ozlem Akyol, was fantastic, with a mix of Turkish, Egyptian, Tribal and even Salsa dancers taking their turn on the dance floor.

It was a brilliant evening and the Severn Sirens and I had a wonderful time. Looking forward to next year!

Liz Xx

All the fun of the Fair! At Hallow Village Fair - 5th June 2016

A huge Well Done to the Bellysimmo Belly Dancers for bringing the sun out for the Hallow Village Fair!

Dancing a mix of Cabaret, Saidi, Tribal and Balkan Gypsy skirt dancing based on the routines we've worked on in class over the last few years, everyone did brilliantly dancing for the crowds in the arena.

And here are a few lovely pics, taken by the fabulous Camille Lee. Enjoy! x

1940s VE Vintage Festival Performance!

Well... the sun shone and victory rolls came out this weekend in Evesham for the VE Vintage Festival and we were delighted to be part of it!

Dancing a mixture of Improvised Tribal, Gyosy Jazz and pre-choreographed Cabaret routines, the girls from the Tuesday group and I went for a 1940s Gypsy style feel and had a great time dancing to some of our favourite tunes in the sunshine :)

Let's hope this is the start of a glorious Summer and we have plenty more dancing opportunities coming up, so watch this space!

Liz x

Tribal, Tribal, Tribal...!

Tribal Belly Dance is one of my favourite styles of dance. It's vibrant, fun, intense, beautifully serpentine and really teaches you how to take control, think on the spot and be creative. It builds confidence and gives you such an incredible feeling of sisterhood with your tribe that's hard to find anywhere else!

Although I've touched upon elements of Tribal in my main Cabaret groups by way of introduction to different styles, I've been dying to take a more dedicated and focussed approach to Tribal for years.

Having been lucky enough to study Tribal Fusion with Rachel Brice (and am booked in to do more this year with both Rachel Brice and Mardi Love...together!! How exciting!), Kami Liddle, Mira Betz, Deana Lawman of FCBD, local and national teachers in the UK and Melusina in Melbourne, Australia as well as being a student with ATS and Gypsy Caravan troupes in the UK, I still feel as though my personal journey is just beginning.

I hope to share my experiences with you and will always strive to teach faithfully and with soul, joy and creativity.

I suppose you could call this my Tribal 'Mission Statement', but whatever the future holds, I promise to spread the Belly Dance (Cabaret and Tribal) love, wherever I go smile emoticon

It would be great if you wanted to join me in this exciting and rewarding journey. Come and join the sisterhood! x

NB. New Tribal Belly Dance classes every Monday at 7pm - Hallow Parish Hall, Worcester

Class Update!

After returning from my travels around Australia and New Zealand I'm delighted to be back in Worcestershire and ready to dance!


...BRAND NEW BELLY DANCE CLASSES FOR 2016...

Mondays
Hallow Parish Hall, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6LD
6pm-7pm: Belly Dance for Beginner/Intermediate Level 
(mainly Cabaret - traditional Egyptian/Arabic/Turkish with modern fusion styles and prop work)
7pm-8pm Tribal Belly Dance for Beginner/Intermediate Level 
(with elements of ATS, ITS and Tribal Fusion/World Dance)

Tuesdays
County Hall, Worcester (Invitation Only)
5:45pm-6:45pm: Belly Dance for Mixed Ability
(mainly Cabaret - traditional Egyptian/Arabic/Turkish with modern fusion styles and prop work)
7pm-8pm: The Severn Sisters Performance Troupe Rehearsals

Wednesdays
The Royal British Legion, 9 Lichfield Street, Stourport, DY13 9EU
5:45pm-6:45pm: Belly Dance for Beginners/Intermediate
(mainly Cabaret - traditional Egyptian/Arabic/Turkish with modern fusion styles and prop work)

...MONTHLY WORKSHOPS...


Bellysnesian (Belly Dance/Polynesian Fusion)
Saturday 7th May
Number 8 Arts Centre, Pershore


Dynamic Veil Choreography
Saturday 4th June
Hallow Parish Hall, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6LD
1pm-3pm

July - tbc

So...there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, dress up, dance, get fit and have fun with the Bellysimmo Belly Dance crew!

All classes are fun, friendly and new faces are always welcome :)

There will will lots of opportunities to dance at local events too (if you fancy performing) and also informal social events for the groups, so here's to a shimmy-tastic 2016!