Thread: Belly dance teacher in London

Hello everybody! Could somebody recommend an experienced belly dance teacher in London please? I'm moving to London and have no idea about dance schools there... Thank you very much in advance!
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Jo Wise, JWAAD - The Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance

Originally Posted by beafarhana

Jo Wise, JWAAD - The Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance

Thank you very much!! I cheked the web page. looks great. I will try her lessons.

My teacher in France was mentioning Wendy (i don't remember the last name it's quite complictaed, sth with "ventura" at the end) Have you ever heard of her? I think she supposed to be quite experienced as well...

You're thinking of Wendy Buonaventura. She's based in the South West of England, nowhere near London. I don't think that she teaches regular classes. (Though I may be wrong.)

Merci Beatrice! I really appreciate your help :))

Bea.... where is Khaled based?

London sounds to be full of teachers but I assume that you have to be especially careful.

Originally Posted by lizajuk

Bea.... where is Khaled based?

London sounds to be full of teachers but I assume that you have to be especially careful.

He's based in Sussex, I think...
I don't think he teaches regular classes, he's terribly busy being an international teacher all over the world- his schedule is crazy!
khaled-goldenhips.co.uk

Yes London is full of teachers. And I wouldn't recommend Jo if I didn't think she was the best one to try.

Originally Posted by beafarhana

He's based in Sussex, I think...
I don't think he teaches regular classes, he's terribly busy being an international teacher all over the world- his schedule is crazy!
khaled-goldenhips.co.uk

Yes London is full of teachers. And I wouldn't recommend Jo if I didn't think she was the best one to try.

Certainly she is the safest bet for teaching or anyone associated with her. I shouldn't think there is anyone else with the reputation.

Is Shefik Ibrahim teaching regularly?

Khalid told me that he is about an hour and a half out side of London.

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Originally Posted by tahiradancer

Is Shefik Ibrahim teaching regularly?

Khalid told me that he is about an hour and a half out side of London.

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According to his website he is: Shafeek Dance at The Place which is right near Euston and Kings Cross stations (i.e. very easy to get to!).

Khaled told me about a dance festival with Asmahan (Argentina/Egypt), Lubna Emam and Kazafi in Littlehamptonn in March. I don't know how far it is from London and I assume that he is teaching there as well on a regular basis. Would be great to take some lessons with him there as the Nile Group is so crowded.

Originally Posted by Emma

According to his website he is: Shafeek Dance at The Place which is right near Euston and Kings Cross stations (i.e. very easy to get to!).

thank you for mentioning Shafeek Ibrahim. He looks interesting as well. I especially got curious by his expertice in tanoura. I wonder if he teaches this type of dance...

kahlad will alos be teaching at JoY in April. Aida Nour will be there, too! EEEPPP!!! I <3 Aida Nour!

Belle, I am going through this as well. I am moving to London at the end of August.

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Originally Posted by tahiradancer

kahlad will alos be teaching at JoY in April. Aida Nour will be there, too! EEEPPP!!! I <3 Aida Nour!

Belle, I am going through this as well. I am moving to London at the end of August.

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cool!..g.: good luck with everything and let's keep in touch

Originally Posted by Belle_Elen

thank you for mentioning Shafeek Ibrahim. He looks interesting as well. I especially got curious by his expertice in tanoura. I wonder if he teaches this type of dance...

What a great thread to post, 'cause I'm mvoing to London for a (short) bit too! I took classes with Jo Wise in October, and she is wonderful--I really enjoyed her classes. I also took a private lesson with Shafeek and he is AMAZING!! I am going to be studying quite a bit more with both of them, so there's my recommendation. Maybe I'll see you around

Originally Posted by beafarhana

Jo Wise, JWAAD - The Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance

Hi Beatrice! Wanted to thank you for recommending JWAD school. Josephine is very experienced teacher and I'm enjoying her lessons :)