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 Take a trip into Exotic Maghreb
Date tbc in 2010
Stay in a beautiful Riad
overlooking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, in the centre of
the Ancient Casbah of Tangier, the gateway to Africa...whilst studying
Bellydance or Circus skills and experiencing the Real Morocco!
Our aim with these trips is to show our guests a little of the local
culture, music and dance- buying spices in the Souk, listening to the
great Andalucian Orchestra in the Casbah, drinking Mint Tea in the Cafe
where Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones used to play, learning to
cook a Tagine or partying until 4 am with the locals in the stunning
Morocco Palace- with traditional Souessa dancing, live music and
Bellydance!
BELLYDANCE CLASSES with
Shema
Aimed at dancers with a basic understanding
of bellydance who want to improve their knowledge, through to improvers
who want intensive attention to technique and styling.
This course
will cover many subjects presented in a non-intimidating and relaxed
style. There will also be discussion
time for subjects such as: the
History of Bellydance; Oum Kalthoum; Costuming; Music; Authenticity;
Fusion and more! Some
of the subjects covered in class may be:Developing TechniqueSai'idi and AssayaMoroccan Dance, Egyptian Sha'abi and
Bedouin danceWorking
with Live Musicians & Performance TechniquesDrum Solo & Taqsim
CIRCUS
SKILLS CLASSES with Ben SellamTaught
on the beach in Tangier alongside local tumblers, these classes will
give beginners the basics of acrobatics and fitness with options for
more advanced acrobats to develop their
skills in the home of Tumbling! Classes will be taught in the early
evening when the temperature has dropped and all levels are welcome.
Some of the subjects covered in class
may be:
Acrobatic Techniques
Tumbling
Juggling
Fitness, Strength
Flexibility
Adagio
and Acro-Balance
For more information
about Ben Sellam and Circus Skills please see www.tangiertumblers.com
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COSTS
ALL INCLUDED:
Accommodation & Breakfast
All
soft drinks in the Riad (inc mint tea, coffee and water)
One 12 hour
Bellydance OR Circus Skills
Course
Guided
Tours
Nightclub entrance and any other included events on the
itinerary.
Shared Room-
Single Bed- £tbc
Single Room Occupancy- Double Bed- £tbc
Double Room Occupancy- Double Bed- £tbc
per person
Non
participating Partner- £tbc including trips and accommodation
Both Courses (Bellydance AND Circus
Skills) add £tbc
Watch this web page for a timetable of classes and events
    OTHER COSTS
TRAVEL
Flights to Gibraltar (from where you can catch the ferry
into Tangier) are
usually less than £80 return
(price varies) I am happy to put everyone in contact with each other so
you can travel together. From the
ferry (approx £20) you can take a taxi at the port to the Casbah where
you will be met by the hotel staff.
Alternatively,
Air Maroc flies direct to Tangier and airport taxis can bring you into
town.
FOOD
Your
breakfast is included, as are soft drinks in the riad.
For cheap
food and lunch there
are many stalls, 'Licherias' (sandwich shops) and cafes nearby
with prices from as little as 50p.
At Dinner you can eat at the
Hotel (pre-order in the morning from the reception), cafes, or local
restaurants, from £5-£50 depending on your budget.
For a quick snack, try the local
chick-pea bake called 'Calinti', sold from huge round trays on the
streets, or pick up some local bread and fresh goats' cheese, wrapped in
leaves and brought down from the mountains every morning by Berber
ladies on foot.
OPTIONAL TRIPS AND EVENTS (in MAD local currency)
Tagine Night 200 MAD approx-
Learn how to cook a real Tagine, taught by a local woman from the Casbah
using local ingredients and including your very own Ceramic Tagine to
take back to the UK!
Hammam 50 MAD approx- Take a trip to a
traditional local Hammam for a soak, sweat, scrub and massage!
Henna
price tbc- Have traditional Henna applied after the Hammam, when your
skin is smooth! Designs can last up to 2 weeks
Luxury Beach Day
300 MAD approx- Robinson's Plage Luxury resort outside Tangier- relax
on a pristine beach with Camel rides, Bar, Pool, Loungers and waiter
service.
Private Lessons can also be booked during the course at £35
per hour.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL SHEMA HERE
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