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Originally Posted by Bellydancingcaroline
I'm going to Farha - I cannot get enough of Yasmina, and the live band thing was def a big plus. I would have gone to BDSS if I was closer to it, but the large classes do turn me off. I would rather travel to Europe where they do not pack you in like sardines.
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I was in a class of about 40 with Bozenka. A big room, she was on a stage, mike'd up and despite my fears, vision was good. There was some rotation but most dancers had found a spec. they liked and stuck with it.
I can see why the chance to dance to the band is such a draw and so useful for dancers like yourself and Zaf and Wiggle and other young and semi pro dancers and even for older dancers like myself just for the pleasure and sake of it. But offer the chance to most of my students who at most are entering their 3rd year of dance and they'd run a mile at the idea
Live musicians can be quite daunting and a know quite a few experienced dancers who are not keen either. I try to encourage improvisation and self confidence in students and I would whole heartedly recommend the chance to interact with a band at every opportunity but with some dancers, they'd run a mile!
I do hope Farha is a resounding success and I would think there are enough dancers in Scotland and the north of England to support it.
And with the workshops and band "practise", how much more attractive is that than staying in Butlins and waking up in the morning "hoping" you are gonna get the workshop you've paid for!
