• NEW Arabian Nights Hen Party
• Beginners Starter Course
• Beginners Classes
• Weekly Belly Dance Classes (Improvers)
• Children's Birthday Parties
• Adult Birthday Parties
• Educational Talks (Community and W.I.)
• Belly Dance Workshops

Children's birthday parties

If your little one has a birthday coming up but wants a party with a difference then this could fit the bill. I can come to the venue of your choice, but please note travel costs may be incurred. Sarah Swirled belly dance can provide a party for your little one to meet her needs. party content may vary according to the ages of the children attending, and what the birthday girl want to include but as an example: Sarah can come and teach the children a simple choreography using either a prop (veil, or finger cymbals) or without, using basic belly dance moves appropriate to the children's ages. I can include one or two party games if time permits, but only upon prior agreement.

Included in the price are: party invitations, a bindis for each party guest to wear, the use of a coin hip belt for the duration of the dancing, the use of a prop (if using) for the duration of the dancing. prizes for any games played.

Extras include: party bags, a coin hip belt for the birthday girl to keep, a prop for the party girl to keep, a birthday cake.

*** Please note: any extras required must be discussed and agreed prior to booking. ***

Parties cost from £75 per hour and for up to 15 guests. I can cater for more, but at extra cost of £2 per extra child. Boys are most welcome to attend, but I ask that you let me know of numbers upon booking so I can cater for them. Should you wish a birthday cake, please discuss this with me first. The cost of the cake will vary depending on the ingredients used and the decoration used, but this will be agreed prior to booking,.

Adult Birthday Parties

Why should the children get all the fun? Sarah Swirled can provide an adult party too. Please note: Sarah does not provide a male only party service. If you have a special occasion coming up and want something different then Sarah Swirled can cater for you. Sarah can come along and teach you and your guests a simple choreography with props (choose from veil, stick or finger cymbals), or not. I can use a piece of music of your choice (please give me chance to choreograph this) or I can use some of my own music. If you wish, Sarah can provide a demonstration for you too, to be discussed. Parties cost from £100 per hour and a half. I can come to the venue of your choice but please note, travel costs may be incurred. For more information please visit my website.

Educational Talks

Sarah is very proud to announce that in August of 2014 she became an approved speaker for the Women's Institute. In order to become so, she had to present a twenty minute presentation to selected W.I. members and win them over. The talk which Sarah became accepted with is entitled :

Belly Dance: Styles and Costuming.

Suitable for everybody, adults and children, this talk is not only informative but entertaining. Sarah takes you on a journey of Egypt and the surrounding areas, describing different dance styles as we travel. Not only that, but you will get to see examples of each dance style as well as passing around the many different costumes which accompany each dance style so you can feel the weight and see the way they are sewn.

By the end of the evening, you will (hopefully) begin to understand that there is much more to what we know as 'belly dance'.

The talk normally lasts for one hour although times can be varied accordingly (please note that talks shorter than one hour will still be charged at the hourly rate).

A one hour talk costs £50 but travel costs may be incurred. A full breakdown of expenses will be provided and I am open to negotiation.

Workshops

Workshops are a perfect way for a group of you to give belly dance a try. Whether you are a school learning about dance in general, or learning about Egypt, my workshops are a lovely way of linking physical activity to your learning. Although belly dance is associated mainly with women, men and boys are also welcome to attend these workshops. I have three workshops available at the moment:

1) An Introduction to Belly Dance. - In this workshop I will teach you some of the basic moves used within Egyptian belly dance. Once we are comfortable with these moves, I will then move on to teach a simple choreography to a fun pop piece using the moves we have learned.

2) An Introduction to Saidi Stick Dance. - This workshop concentrates on the Saidi style of belly dance. The dance is linked with a form of martial art which was used in Ancient Egypt, and as such this dance is linked with men. I will show you how to manipulate the stick as well as teach you some special stick moves that can be used in the dance before moving on to a simple choreography.

3) An Introduction to Veil Dance - The veil is a beautiful prop with which to dance but it isn't always as easy as it looks. I will teach you how to hold the veil as well as manipulate it. We will also learn some lovely veil dance moves before moving on to a simple choreography using our veils.
It is recommended that you allow at least an hour and a half for a workshop to get the most out of it, although I can shorten or lengthen them accordingly. All moves used are appropriate for children as well as adults and all workshops can be altered according to experience.

For further information contact me directly or visit my website.

Weekly Belly Dance Classes

Class Times:

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: Penwortham Youth & Community Centre
3 Priory lane
Penwortham
PR1 0AR

Classes cost £7.50 per week but I have a special offer on: buy 6 classes for just £40 and all NEW students receive a FREE coin hip belt.

Work shifts? Not sure if you can make each week? Don't worry. If you cannot attend because of work, let me know in advance and I will carry that week over for you so you don't miss out.

You can't ask fairer than that!

For more information and to book either one class or a block of 6, please visit: https://www.sarahswirledbellydance.com/beginners-classes.html

Gift Vouchers

Suitable to use for any occasion and available for difference cash amounts. Use towards dance classes, services or goods available from Sarah Swirled. Gift vouchers are available in several denominations, with the name of the giver and the recipient. They also come in their own envelope and tied with a bow.
Available to buy from my website.

Special Belly Dance Gift Package

What's included:

A voucher for 6 weeks of beginners classes
A CD
Belly Dance Hip Belt
A Voucher for 2 free classes
A personalized gift voucher for all the above

And all this for just £80!!!

So why not give the gift of dance to that special someone?

Further details and booking available via my website

NEW Arabian Nights Hen Parties

Organizing an event is always stressful, but add a Hen and it can be even more difficult. Why not take the strain off and let somebody else run the event for you.

Dress up in the home-made costumes provided before enjoying a photo shoot with your friends. If there are any special groupings you would like let me know. All photos are edited and emailed to the organizer after the event. Then, learn some dance moves and a group choreography to your favourite song. Or why not use a Middle Eastern song instead? The choice is yours. You get a free bottle of Prosecco and there's even a gift for the Hen.

Party length is normally between 1.5 - 2 hours and starts at £175.00

More details available on request.

Beginners Classes

Every Wednesday

7pm - 8pm

Venue: Penwortham Youth & Community Centre, 3 Priory Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AR

Classes cost £7.50 per week, but I do have a special offer available:

Buy 6 weeks in advance for £40 and new students receive a FREE coin hip belt. If work gets in the way and you can't attend a class, provided you give 24 hours notice (or at least by Wednesday lunch), I can carry it over for the following week. Classes can be carried over for no more than 2 weeks after booking.

Booking is preferred for either a single class or a block of 6 and may be done via my website: sarahswirledbellydance.com

Please note: If you would like to join but know in advance that you cannot make a lesson, please tell me in advance so I can adjust the price accordingly.

Have any questions? Please get in touch.

Beginners Starter Course

Mobile Courses

The format for the out-of-house course is as follows: six hours of learning, but you get to choose when and where it is taught. Examples include: 2 hours over 3 consecutive days, 3 hours over two days, or a weekend, etc. You even get to choose where it gets taught too. AND you still get your class hand-outs and a free CD for all attendees.

Mobile Crash Courses start at £40 per person.

Please bear in mind that travel costs may be incurred, and that if you do want me to book the venue this will also be charged to you. However, discount is available depending on people attending. A full breakdown is provided, and all aspects will be discussed prior to booking.


If this sounds like something you might be interested in, why not contact me today to find out more?

It's great fun, brings people together, and it's a way of getting fit too.

**** NEW *** Fortnightly classes in Blackburn

Starting Monday 2nd December, I will be offering fortnightly classes in Blackburn:

7pm - 9pm

The Mojo Cafe, Lammack Road, Blackburn, BB1 8LA

Cost: £15 includes refreshments

I am super excited to be offering classes at The Mojo Cafe, a brand new venue open to the community.

Belly Dance is not just about dance. It is about community, and these classes will include both. We won't just be dancing for two hours! There will be the opportunity to sit and chat during our break, to meet new frieends as you learn something new.

There are so many health benefits to be had by belly dancing: improved flexibility, posture, balance and co-ordination, it improves mental health, helps us to de-stress and it's soft on the joints. You can go at your own speed and work within your own limits.

So if you want to try something new, start doing exercise and socialise too, this could be for you. It's much more fun than hitting the gym!

Booking is essential for these classes: https://www.sarahswirledbellydance.com/blackburn-fornightly-workshops.html

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2009