Dance your way through your New Years Resolutions - Find Belly Dance Classes in Durham!
Find a Solution to Your Resolution!
Last night was New Years Eve and the figure of 12% was given as the percentage of successful New Years Resolutions.
As many of us recover from a hectic holiday season we all start thinking about being the best versions of ourselves as we head into the promise of the New Year. This often means that we think about ways to keep fit, loose weight and tone up. Most importantly, I would argue, we need to find ways to do all of this and have fun, form friendships and keep the feeling of promise going long into the years to come as it is these rewards which give so much more than a lower reading on the scales!
How do you find all this? The answer is look for it - try lots of new things and see what makes you happy!
Think outside the box - Join a book club but walk to the meetings, like the idea of exercise with glamour try Burlesque, need something thats low impact but dont fancy aquafit try bellydancing!
Bellydancing is the dance form where I first found the sheer enjoyment of doing something for myself, it has over the years given me a great support, both in the people that I dance with and in the freedom that dancing provides. It has become such an important part of my life that I now teach dancing full time!
There are classes all over the country and within County Durham and the North East there are teachers who have different styles again I would say try them all til you find the class that makes you excited to leave the house on a dark, wet february eve because it gives you that 'lift'.
If you would like to begin your New Years Resolution quest with bellydance just get in touch and come and join one of the Jewels of the East open level class!
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Bellydance Class FAQs! Join Us for Belly Dance Classes in Durham!
What can I expect at a belly dance class with Jewels of the East?
The regular classes are open level and tailored to you!
For your first class arrive 5-10 mins early so that you can fill in your 'fitness to dance' questionaire and discuss any particular requirements that you may have.
The class starts with a gentle warm up using bellydance moves and techniques.
We then up the pace to raise your heart rate using footwork, shimmies and percussive moves.
After a stretch out we concentrate on technique which we then use in the class choreography.
Each week we add to the choreography then have a cool down and stretch.
What do we do with the Choreographies?
We perform!
Each term we get together at different venues with teachers and classes from accross the region and perform for each other!
Its a great way to feel part of a belly dance community, to see other styles of bellydance and to have fun!
What Should I Wear to the Class
Something that you can move in - for example leggings/jogging bottoms/flowing skirt and a vest t-shirt.
It is best to wear a t-shirt that allows me to see your body movement.
Please try to avoid wearing jeans.
We generally dance bare foot but ballet shoes are ideal if you prefer.
When and where are the classes?
Monday:
At Tempest Dance Studio www.tempestdancestudio.co.uk
Balcony Unit 3, Vane Tempest Community Centre, Maynards Row, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1QF
6.00pm - 7.00pm Belly Dancing (open level)
7.15pm - 8.15pm Burlesque
8.30pm - 9.30pm Jewels of the East Troupe (invitation only - ask for more info)
Wednesday
At Deerness Leisure Centre
Valley View, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LS
6.30pm - 7.30pm Open Level Bellydance
For more details and to book your place just contact us!
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Belly Dance Classes in Durham with Jewels of the East - Make 2012 your year for bellydancing!
Would you like to start belly dancing?
A great dance form for keeping fit and having fun! Low impact and suitable for ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes!
We love to teach and see people fall in love with bellydancing! The journey from the first class to the first performance at a Hafla is magical
We offer regular local classes and also the opportunity to take part in one to one tuition.
Monday:
At Tempest Dance Studio www.tempestdancestudio.co.uk
Balcony Unit 3, Vane Tempest Community Centre, Maynards Row, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1QF
6.00pm - 7.00pm Belly Dancing (open level)
7.15pm - 8.15pm Burlesque
8.30pm - 9.30pm Jewels of the East Troupe (invitation only - ask for more info)
Wednesday
At Deerness Leisure Centre
Valley View, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LS
6.30pm - 7.30pm Open Level Bellydance
For more details and to book your place just contact us!
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Or give us a call: 07963792156
Jewels of the East Joining the Newcastle Soroptomists to Support Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres
This year the Jewels of the East are supporting the Newcastle Soroptomists as they raise money for Maggie's Centres to bring a Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre to the North East.
Come along to one of our fundraising events!
22nd July - A Night of Absolute Dance with proceedes from the raffle to Maggie's Centres
31st July - Come along to the charity Event at Namaste!
Maggie's North East forms part of the Joy of Living campaign. The are working towards raising £3 million for this Centre which will be built at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle.
In 2006 Maggie’s Centres was approached by Camillus House in the Tyne Valley with a proposal that Maggie’s take on their work with the objective of developing a Maggie’s Centre for the North East of England.
Maggie’s warmly welcomed this approach and they are now in the early stages of planning our fundraising campaign to make the centre a reality.
Maggie’s North East will lie within the North of England Cancer Network – covering a population of approximately 2.1million people. The region encompasses an area that runs from the east coast across to Cumbria and down to the River Tees. Maggie’s North East will be located a short walk from the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) at Freeman Hospital, where people will receive treatment for their cancer.
There are around 5,500 new diagnoses of cancer a year in this region.
The RIBA Royal Gold Medallist, Ted Cullinan of Edward Cullinan Architects, has designed a highly sustainable Maggie’s Centre, located in the grounds of Newcastle's Freeman Hospital.
A vibrant landscape will surround the sheltered centre, which itself will partly enclose a courtyard. There are two wings of accommodation - one houses counselling rooms and a large living room space, the other leads to the all-important kettle and kitchen table. A central library incorporates stairs up to a mezzanine level, covered by an angled roof
covered in photovoltaic panels. The mezzanine leads out onto the flat landscaped roof, screened by planting. A courtyard occupies the fourth quadrant, which visitors can see and walk out into from the kitchen and large meeting room.
The vibrantly planted embanked earth around the courtyard and building provides shelter and privacy, and a small pavilion creates an outdoor place for conversation or being alone in.
Allowing the building, roof and landscape to be fully accessible aims to provide the users with a sense of ownership and allows for exploration and discovery on a relatively small site. Maggie’s Centres are somewhat domestic in character, having many of the features of a biggish house, and it has been found that they attract more women than men. So as well as the housey things, Ted’s centre has further things that both sexes might enjoy like gardening, barbecuing, hedge clipping, and outdoor games and gym equipment.
To find out more about Maggie's Centres visit:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MaggiesCentres
or www.maggiescentres.org
To find out more about the Soroptomists visit:
A Night of Eastern Delights - Friday 24th June 2011
Come along to Namaste Restaurant On Friday 24th June
and enjoy a fabulous night of food, fun and entertainment!
Enjoy the excellent food - 5 Courses from a speciality menu - and warm hospitality of Namaste!
Stunning performances from Jewels of the East and guest dancers throughout the evening!
Let them dazzle you with veil, candles, swords and shimmies!
PLUS: DJ, Disco til late and Raffle!
Door Open from 5.30pm
Tickets are £20 are are limited so get your ticket now!
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You'll Find Namaste at 2 City West Business Park, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8ER
www.namastedurham.co.uk
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Jewels of the East Will Add Shimmy and Sparkle to your Event
As the nation prepares to watch the Royal Wedding many of you are planning events of your own. So if you have a wedding, hen party, birthday, surprise party or family event coming up why not book a bellydancer to bring the wow factor!
If you would like to hire us to dance below are some details to consider:
What sort of belly dancing would you like us to perform and to which styles of music?
We can dance set choreographies and improvise to a variety of Arabic, world and western music.
How long would you like us to dance for? When would you like us to dance?
We can dance as people arrive, during a meal or at any point during your event!
What sort of sound system is available?
For smaller venues a powerful stereo should be ok but please bear in mind that it will need to carry over the
volume of any background noise (e.g. people eating). Organizers will need to provide a PA for large venues.
How much space will there be to dance?
We can dance around tables, audiences, on stage or a mixture if suitable.
Will there be anywhere for us to get changed and leave our bags?
A small area to prepare is ideal
If you have any questions whatsoever please feel free to get in contact with us!
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Jewels of the East Class Puts a Spell on the Audience
Friday the 22nd of April saw the Jewels of the East Class troupe "Eastern Promises" add shimmy and sparkle to Vanessa's Hafla in Seaton Carew. It was a fabulous event with a wonderful supportive atmosphere and beautiful perfomances. For some it was their debut performance and everyone came off stage smiling and asking when the next chance to perform was going to be!
The Jewels of the East burlesque troupe "Moonlight Minxes" brought drama and excitement to the night with their moulin rouge themed routine.
Check out some footage at: