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IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: AS FROM 28TH MARCH 2008 - Harveydawnh@aol.com Thank you. (pleae make sure the first H is a capital).
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS IN MAY 2008
Please note as usual there will be no Monday classes on the following two dates due to Bank Holiday's -
5th May 2008
26th May 2008
These affect the Watford Beginners class at 7PM on Monday and Advanced class at 9PM on a Monday.
Wednesday classes remain un-aftected (during these weeks) These will still be going ahead. So you can always pop to Pinner or South Oxhey classes if you definately want a class during these weeks.
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PINNER CLASS ON WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY 2008
PINNER FAIR WILL BE TAKING PLACE ON THIS DATE SO THERE WILL BE NO PINNER CLASS THAT WEEK. BACK TO NORMAL 4TH JUNE. JUST FOR ONE WEEK.
ALL OTHER CLASSES REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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DETAILS BELOW OF HAFLA IN DUNSTABLE IN JUNE, HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
YARA AND AAMINAH PRESENT:
EGYPTIAN DANCE WORKSHOPS AND HAFLAH IN DUNSTABLE JUNE 2008
BURLESQUE AND FAN WORKSHOPS WITH THE AMAZING PERFORMER AND TEACHER - GWEN BOOTH
Date: Sunday 29th June 2008
Venue: Dunstable Leisure Center, Court Drive, Dunstable, Beds. LU5 4JD
YOU CAN FIND FEATHER BOAS FOR AROUND £4 AT YOUR LOCAL MARKET
Subject: Burlesque Feather Boa dance: Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm. Level: Beginner Cost: £15
BREAK FOR 30 mins
Subject: Fan-tabulous!: Time: 1:30pm - 3.30pm. Intermediate-Advanced level £20
Unleash your inner Diva! Explore elegant, funky, and dramatic ways to enliven your dance with fans. Discover technique for both small and large fans, and learn how to incorporate them into Egyptian Oriental with fun and challenging combinations. This class assumes intermediate or above technique in Egyptian dance. If you have 2 small fans please bring them. Some spare small fans are available.
Please see below for a few sites where fans are available otherwise search on google.
http://ostrichesonline.co.uk/?source=0F1Q07&gclid=CLm9s46HnpMCFQ5lQgodYUJGwQ
http://www.tonyhill.net/productCat85993.ctlg
http://mysticalmasquerade.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=20
http://stores.ebay.com/Feather-Store_Feather-Fans_W0QQfsubZ3430994
http://www.sugarlesque.com/fans.htm
Get excited!! We’re having a Haflah the same day 29th June at:-
The Dunstable Conservative Club
49 High Street North (Entrance in Manchester Place)
Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1JE, TEL: 01582 662985
Time: 4:30pm -10:30pm
The Venue http://www.duncc.co.uk/
The Street http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=501741&y=221990&z=0&sv=LU6+1JE&st=2&pc=LU6+1JE&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
There is pay and Display Car parking in Regent Street.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=501548&y=222055&z=1&sv=501548,222055&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
Local ASDA Store Car Park and the Haflah venue is a walk up Queen Street
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=501767&y=222068&z=1&sv=501767,222068&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
Do let us know if you would like to perform a dance slot at the Haflah
HAFLAH £10
BOOK BOTH WORKSOPS £35
BOOK BOTH WORKSOPS & HAFLAH £40
Please make cheques payable to “Shimmydom” and send WITH S.A.E. to
Sharlene Pratt
66 Devon Road,Luton, Beds, LU2 0RH
Contact Sharlene (Yara) on 07946 126 148 sharlenepratt@hotmail.com from 29thMay - 29th June 2008
Contact Julie (Aaminah) on 07802 726513/01582 451095 j.clarke947@ntlworld.com any time
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DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES
CHRISTMAS HAFLA 2008
WILL BE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH - 2008
THIS YEAR WITH A SPECIAL GUEST DANCER (Who I am very excited about)
THE VERY WONDERFUL JACQUELINE CHAPMAN - MY WONDERFUL TEACHER WHO WILL BE CLOSING THE SHOW FOR US - WOW.!
TICKETS GO ON SALE BEG OCTOBER 2008 -
TICKET PRICE: ADULTS: £12 - CHILDREN: £4
SORRY PERFORMANCE SLOTS ARE ALREADY FULL - MAY 2008
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SOME COMMMENTS ON DAWN'S STYLE AND TEACHING!
"It was a fun"
"DAWN made the learning fun and boosted all our self-esteem in the process. An activity worth every penny spent."
"DAWN was excellent and took the time with each course member to make sure you were doing the dance correctly!"
"Teacher had a lovely manner."
"I enjoyed the belly dancing class and I think it was a good introductory session into the different types of movements that are cover in belly dancing. It also gave an insight into the culture of belly dancing."
"The course was excellent, very enjoyable. "
"It was clearly demonstrated and DAWN took time to pay attention to each attendee."
"I had lots of fun learning all these moves. It just takes your mind away from things in a way its a good way of relaxing and exercising."
GO ON GIVE IT A GO. These lovely comments were all taken from a course Dawn gave in London in May 2006. Thank you to all the lovely ladies who attended
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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MYSELF
A Professional Performer, Teacher and Choreographer whose fiery personality fills the stage with her explosive, high energy show! and also smoulders with quiet serenity.
BIRTHDAYS
PARTIES
WEDDINGS
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
TV & RADIO
All the glitter and power of today's dynamic classical and cabaret performances can be brought to you by DAWN HARVEY.
DAWN HARVEY enlivens the true magic, joy and mystery of Middle Eastern Dance, has been trained by top performer and teacher Jacqueline Chapman 'MIRAGE' (Britain's Best known Belly Dancer/Named Best Belly Dance Teacher by London Evening Standard) for the last 21 years. Have also had the pleasure of dancing in Egypt and been trained by Rakia Hassan, and Hossam Ramzy (and his lovely wife Serena), Helena from the USA and Birgul(meaning of name "One Rose") in Istanbul and Bouchra (a Berber) in Morocco. By Foufa El-Faransawy a wonderful lady, influenced by Nubian, Keti Sharif of Egypt (via Australia) OUSAMA (Male folkloric dancer.
Has had experience in dancing in Egypt,Turkey and Greece (Istanbul, Patara and Kusadasi) by invitation of the Turkish people. Holds regular popular classes and workshops in Watford, Pinner and Harrow, Dawn travels the country holding workshops also. Entertainment for all.
Entertainment for all.
Come and watch this high art form - beautiful, evoking and uplifting to dance and see.
ALL MALE AUDIENCES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. I AM NOT A STRIPPER I DO NOT perform at stag nights, bachelor parties or any male-only events.
Dawn's (Zenuba) performances are suitable for all the family.
What will Dawn require when she performs at your event:- Private and clean area to get changed Accurate map and directions to the venue What time you expect me to perform. Contact telephone number for someone at the venue during your event. Payment (or balance if deposit already paid) in full upon arrival
Written quotes are available.
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INTRODUCING NEW TO 2007 - MY NEW TROUPE OF DANCERS - WHICH INCLUDES MY INT/ADVANCED LEVEL STUDENTS.
PROUDLY INTRODUCING - THE DAUGHTERS OF HATHOR -
ALICE - DEBBIE - NINA - MICHELLE - TRACEY - BIRTIE - ZOHRA - LEILA - JAY - JO - NATASHA - AND ME DAWN (THE CHOREAGRAPHER)
PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL IF YOU WISH TO HIRE US FOR AN EVENT - TRAVELLING EXPENSES AND REFRESHMENTS ARE NECESSARY FOR ALL DANCERS.
ALL DANCERS HAVE THERE OWN PROFESSIONAL COSTUMES.
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WEEKLY CLASSES. DETAILS AS FOLLOWS:-
NOTE: FOR THE 8.30PM CLASS ON MONDAY - WATFORD - INT/ADVANCED CLASS ONLY - SADLY WE HAVE OUTGROWN THE STUDIO SPACE - SO AS FROM 31ST MARCH 2008 OUR VENUE WILL BE CHANGING TO THE CENTRE, GOSFORTH LANE, SOUTH OXHEY (SAME VENUE AS FOR MY WEDNESDAY CLASS) AS IT HAS A MUCH LARGER SPACE AVAILABLE. TIME CHANGE UNFORTUNATELY TO 9PM TO 10PM - SORRY THAT I HAVE HAD TO DO THIS SOONER THAN I THOUGHT BUT WITH PROPS WE ARE USING OUR OLD SPACE IS NO LONGER VIABLE. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK AND I AM SORRY BUT I AM AWARE THAT FOR 2/3 OF YOU THIS WILL MEAN YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH ME. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN STILL MAKE WORKSHOPS. ALL OTHER CLASSES REMAIN THE SAME.
MONDAYS: (2 CLASSES) : 2008 TIMINGS
7-8PM - Beginners/Improvers - General Level - Price £6.00 - MAXIMUM 20 STUDENTS
VENUE ADDRESS: NEWTON PRICE CENTRE, STANLEY ROAD, WATFORD, NEAREST TRAIN STATIONS: WATFORD HIGH STREET OR WATFORD JUNCTION. THE DANCE STUDIO ON THE TOP FLOOR.
9 to 10PM. - INT TO ADVANCED - Price £7.00 - MAXIMUM 20 STUDENTS
VENUE ADDRESS FOR LATER CLASS: VENUE: The Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7AX - Starting June 21st 2006 - NEAREST TRAIN STATION : CARPENDERS PARK (10 MINS TRAIN JOURNEY ON LOCAL SILVERLINK FROM WATFORD JUNCTION - 50 MINS ON SLOW TRAIN FROM EUSTON PLATFORM 10).
PLEASE BRING A VEIL WITH YOU FOR THE LATER CLASS AS WILL BE WARMING UP WITH VEIL. THE LATER CLASS WILL CATER FOR STUDENTS WHO WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR TROUPE PERFORMANCES FOR EXPERIENCE AND FUN. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRAIN FOR A TROUPE PERFORMANCE THEN PLEASE BE AWARE YOU MAY HAVE TO LEARN A DANCE QUITE QUICKLY SAY 9/10 WEEKS AND BE PREPARED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR EXTRA CLASSES AND DRESS REHEARSALS. I DO NOT CHARGE FOR DRESS REHEARSALS BUT A DONATION OF £2 PER PERSON TO GO TOWARDS THE ROOM HIRE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. MIMIMUM EXPERIENCE OF MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE 2 YEARS PREVIOUSLY WITH ME OR ANOTHER TEACHER. UP TO JUNE 2008 WE ARE DOING AN ISIS WINGS TROUPE DANCE - MODERN STYLE PLEASE BRING ISIS WINGS WITH YOU TO CLASS. FROM JUNE 2008 WE WILL BE DOING A CLASSICAL EGYPTIAN PIECE MAY BE WITH ZILLS - TO BE CONFIMED THIS APPLIES TO ADVANCED CLASS ONLY. FROM JAN 2009 WE WILL BE CONCENTRATING ON TURKISH MODERN STYLE USING MEZDEKE MUSIC.
FOR INFORMATION: MONDAY CLASSES ARE NOW GETTING VERY POPULAR AND AS THEY ARE ON A DROP IN BASIS I CANNOT KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL TURN UP EACH WEEK, I WILL HAVE TO RESTRICT NUMBERS (20 AT THE VERY MOST, IN EACH CLASS). SO PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPOINTMENT.
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (1 CLASS). FOR BEGINNERS (MAX NO OF STUDENTS : 25)
TIME: 6-7PM - PRICE: £5.00 PLUS £2.00 NON-MEMBERS FEE. VENUE ADDRESS: FITNESS FIRST, 69 BRIDGE STREET, PINNER, MIDDLESEX HA5. NEAREST TUBE: PINNER. JUST PAST MACDONALDS IN THE TOWN CENTRE. LOVELY STUDIO, CHANGING ROOMS AND FACILITES.
PARKING DETAILS:- There is a car park, or if you turn in to most of the streets off Bridge Street you can park on a single yellow as the signs say only restricted between 11 and 12 There are metres which are 40p for half an hour and stop at 6.30. I don't drive myself but this may help those who do.
THIS IS A SPECIAL PRICE FOR PEOPLE JUST ATTENDING MY CLASSES IF YOU WISH TO USE THE CENTRE FACILITIES YOU MUST PAY A DAILY MEMBERSHIP OF £15.00. THESE CLASSES WILL BE IN THE MAIN FOR BEGINNERS. IF LADIES WITH MORE EXPERIENCE WISH TO ATTEND THEY ARE MORE THAN WELCOME AND I CAN GIVE THEM SOME HOMEWORK.
PINNER CLASSES ARE NOW GETTING BUSIER, WITH A LOVELY MIXTURE OF LADIES OF ALL AGES AND STAGES OF WOMENHOOD. PLEASE CAN YOU ENSURE AS THIS IS AN EARLY CLASS THAT IF YOU ARE LATE, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO STRETCH AND WARM-UP IF YOU MISS THE CLASS WARM-UP, I HAVE A FEW LADIES WHO DO COME LATE AND DO NOT DO THIS EVEN AFTER PROMPTING, (IT IS FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT) THANK YOU.
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WEDNESDAYS (1 CLASS - LATER TIME AT DIFFERENT VENUE) - General Level PRICE: £5.00 : TIME: 8.30PM FOR ONE HOUR.
VENUE: The Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7AX - Starting June 21st 2006 - NEAREST TRAIN STATION : CARPENDERS PARK (10 MINS TRAIN JOURNEY ON LOCAL SILVERLINK FROM WATFORD JUNCTION - 50 MINS ON SLOW TRAIN FROM EUSTON PLATFORM 10).
PLEASE NOTE I WILL NOT ARRIVE FOR THE ABOVE CLASS UNTIL ABOUT 7.45PM AS I HAVE TO GET FROM PINNER (from the earlier class), PLEASE DON'T PANIC IF I AM NOT THERE WHEN YOU ARRIVE, The Centre has a lovely reception and cafe area where you can wait. I believe we are in the first studio to the right on the first floor. They have there own car park located at the front of the building.
PLEASE REQUEST AN INFO/MAP IF YOU NEED ONE. THANKYOU.
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MY NEXT WORKSHOPS:-
ALL WORKSHOPS COST £30.00 AND ARE BOOKED IN ADVANCE. PLEASE REQUEST A BOOKING FORM.
I HOPE MY WORKSHOPS PROVIDE SOME INTEREST FOR ALL LEVELS OF DANCERS, I TRY AND KEEP MY WORKSHOPS INTERESTING AND MAKE THEM AS VARIED AS POSSIBLE I DON'T WANT YOU TO GET BORED.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE 3 HOURS IN LENGTH - TIMES 1-4PM.
I AM QUITE PREPARED TO HOLD A WORKSHOP IN YOUR LOCAL AREA. THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 20 PERSONS BOOKED AND PAID FOR IN ADVANCE. PRICE IS £30.00 PER PERSON. PLEASE RING FOR DATE AVAILABILITY ETC.
2008
27TH APRIL - FIRST TIME TAUGHT - SEVEN VEILS DANCE
No workshops held over summer break - but if enough people get together for me to do one I am willing to do so. please ask thanks.
28th SEPTEMBER - Technique Workshop - Camels/Turns/Family moves
2nd November - Floorwork with ISIS wings. (please bring mat/towel to kneel on) and own ISIS wings. (last workshop of the year).
PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE: THE CENTRE, GOSFORTH LANE, SOUTH OXHEY, WATFORD. (SAME VENUE AS MY WEDNESDAY 8.30PM CLASS).
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Weekday classes with Jacqueline Chapman:
Mondays: Chislehurst, Kent Nearest train stations - Sidcup, Chislehurst, Bickley. Each is about 10 mins by minicab (fare £4-£5 depending on the station) and the 269 bus service serves all 3 and stops near the studio. Additionally, the 160 bus service from Sidcup station stops near the studio. The 269 runs from Bromley North to Sidcup and the 160 from Catford bus garage to Sidcup. (Please note - this studio is at Jacqueline's private address, so it cannot be displayed on a public website page. Students booking these classes will be sent the address, directions and a map.)
2 classes - each being 90 minutes : 11.30am to 1pm and 6 to 7.30pm.
These classes are held in Jacqueline's private studio, so class size is strictly limited and attendance is by pre-booking and payment in advance only. Classes only run on fixed dates; and either lunchtime and/or evening classes may not run in some months if there insufficient bookings to make them viable. Bookings are on a calendar monthly basis (the actual classes available each month are listed on the "bookings" page - click on the "£" button below). They apply only to the booked (i.e. lunchtime or evening) class and are not interchangeable with the other class. No refunds or credits are given for non-attendance. You can pay at classes, by cheque/post or,
Tuesdays: DanceWorks, 16 Balderton Street, London, W1 Nearest Underground station - Bond Street 7pm-8pm (also, from 8 to 8.30, Jacqueline is available in Studio 1 for questions and general advice and for sale of cassettes, videos, DVDs, hip-belts etc. Advise her in advance if you have particular requirements; and she will endeavour to bring them along that evening).
Class size is strictly limited and entrance is by class ticket only. Tickets are available on the stairway leading to Studio 1 from about 6.30pm. They are occasionally sold out before 7pm, so you are advised to buy your ticket before going to the changing room (which is on the lower ground floor, through the cafe).
*Daily or Annual DanceWorks membership is required before you can attend any Danceworks class. It can be purchased at DanceWorks Reception.
Wednesdays : White Oak Leisure Centre, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley (South-east London/NW Kent)
Nearest mainline station - Swanley - approx 35 mins from Victoria. 5 minutes drive from M25 junction 3.
8:15 - 9:15pm
Classes commence 7th March 2007
Thursdays : The Parklangley Club, 44A Wickham Way, Beckenham (London Borough of Bromley - south-east London) Nearest mainline station - Beckenham Junction - approx 25 mins from Victoria. 7 - 8pm
JACQULINE'S WORKSHOP DATES: 2008 MARCH 9TH, MAY 11TH, JULY 13TH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, NOVEMBER 16TH
PRICE : £45 BOOKING ESSENTIAL VENUE: DANCEWORKS, BALDERTON STREET, LONDON TIME: 1.15 TO 4.15PM
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F O R S A L E
I have a small souk available for purchases at my classes and workshops, I am not a large holder of stock (as this side of the dance scene does not interest me. I usually have Egyptian hip belts, jewellery, skirts, costumes on occasion. music occasionally. Some stock is new and some are second hand. Prices start at £20.00 for Turkish belts, £30/£35.00 for Egyptian belts, £90.00 to £190.00 for costumes £250 FOR SEMI-PROFESSIONAL.
NEW IN MARCH 2007 - NEW SUPPLYIER OF EGYPTIAN HIP BELTS AT THE BRILLIANT PRICE OF £20 - NICE BRIGHT LIVELY COLOURS.
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MY COMMITMENT TO YOU AS A VALUED CLIENT
If the venue is within a reasonably short travelling distance from my home (Harrow or Watford) , I am happy to go and take a look at it before the event to familiarise myself with the dance area. If it’s a public location, I can usually visit beforehand without you having to be there.
I will arrive at an appropriate time for my performance properly prepared. If I am delayed for any reason, I will keep you informed as circumstances unfold.
In the unlikely event that I am unable to fulfil your booking, due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances, I will do my best to inform you at the earliest opportunity. I will also endeavour to find another dancer of equal professional standing to fulfil the booking on my behalf.
When presenting Middle Eastern dance, I will conduct myself in a professional and dignified manner toward you as my client and your guests. My performance will be tasteful, elegant and the movements involved will not be crude, vulgar or sexually suggestive and I will be properly attired at all times.
I will supply my own music to dance to, which will be discussed beforehand and will be appropriate for your booking. If you have a DJ booked to play music for your function, I am happy to contact them myself beforehand to make sure it is acceptable to play my CD’s through their sound system. You just need to give me their contact details.
Once I have finished performing, I will return to the changing area to change back into my normal clothes. Once my fee has been paid, I will then discreetly leave the venue. Occasionally I have been invited to stay for a while to celebrate with guests before I leave, I am happy to do this if am invited, but otherwise I do not intrude in private celebrations.
IMPORTANT THINGS I HAVE TO MENTION
Certain special dates (for example: Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) need to be booked as far in advance as possible. I require confirmation in writing and 50% fee payment in advance for such dates.
I am happy for people to take photographs (no flash please) or use video cameras during my performance. The lighting in some venues is not always condusive to good photography, but if you do get some good results, I would love to have some copies to use in my portfolio. If you use a digital camera, the photographs can usually be emailed to me.
I would ask that if you should wish to cancel my performance booking for any reason, that you inform me as soon as possible, so that I can consider taking an alternative booking if one should arise. If you should wish to issue your own contractual agreement for me to sign, I am quite happy to do so after having checked the details thoroughly.
In the very unlikely event that I should encounter any disrespectful behaviour towards me while I am performing, such as intimate personal contact or the use of foul language, I would require someone to remove the offending person from the dance space as soon as possible, so as not to disrupt the entertainment for the other guests.
TASTEFUL ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY.
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