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The events here are in date order. We try to be accurate about the details published, please contact us if you spot any errors, or know of a Halfa or Performance that's being planned that should be included in the list. You can use the e-Mail address at the bottom of the page to make contact with us. If you wish to attend any of these events you should contact the appropriate person or organisation and if you were thinking of bringing along your male partner then check with the organiser first - some of these events are strictly women-only.


Saturday 9 May 2009 at The Bloomsbury Theatre, London.

A stage show by Johara Dance blending Bellydance with a rich mix of African dance, Flamenco, Tango, Bollywood, Gypsy, Burlesque and other styles. To book ring 020 7388 8822 or go online at www.joharadance.co.uk.
[01-Mar-09]

Friday 15 May 2009 at Mossley, Greater Manchester.

A hafla at The Conservative Club, Mountain Street Top, Mossley. Licensed Bar, Showcase and Disco with Deke the Sheik. Hot supper. Tickets £7. Please contact if you would like to perform or just come along. Contact Linda at EasternPromiseLR@AOL.com.

[03-May-09]

Saturday 16 May 2009 at Oldham, Lancashire.

A charity hafla "The World of Dance" at Oddies, 12 Union Street, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire OL2 5JD. There will be a licensed bar, souk, a raffle, performances and a disco run by DJ Josef where you can show off your moves. Please bring a dish to share. The club has been fully refubished and modernised and has a dance floor. Cost £6 on the door (£5 in advance) From 19:00pm until late. Mainly bellydance style with a few burlesque, tribal, bollywood and hula dance. For more information (and to enquire about a performance slot) contact Dawn at dawnsteed@aol.com. Proceeds to a local animal charity.
[15-Feb-09]

Friday 22 May 2009 at Keighley, Yorkshire.

A charity hafla at Victoria Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire featuring guest star Kay Taylor. There will be a licensed bar, souk by The ShimmyShop and performance slots. Cost £8 (£6 in advance and children £3) From 19:30pm until late. For more information (and to enquire about a performance slot) contact Jeanette on 01535 662 849 or email her at taylorjeanette@tiscali.co.uk. Proceeds to "Just Because".
[15-Feb-09]

Saturday 6 June 2009 at The Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking.

A stage show by Johara Dance blending Bellydance with a rich mix of African dance, Flamenco, Tango, Bollywood, Gypsy, Burlesque and other styles. To book ring 0870 060 6645 or go online at www.joharadance.co.uk.
[01-Mar-09]

Friday 12 June 2009 at Tivoli Theatre, Wimbourne.

A stage show by Johara Dance blending Bellydance with a rich mix of African dance, Flamenco, Tango, Bollywood, Gypsy, Burlesque and other styles. To book ring 01202 885 566 or go online at www.joharadance.co.uk.
[01-Mar-09]

Saturday 13 June 2009 at Yeadon, near Leeds, Yorkshire.

"Bedazzle Yorkshire", a bellydance performance platform featuring dancers from all over Yorkshire. At Yeadon Town Hall, High Street, Yeadon LS19 7PP (near the Leeds/Bradford Airport). Not a hafla but a charity stage show with profits in aid of Just Because and Alzheimers Research. Show from 7:30pm, tickets £7 (£4 for childen and OAP's) available on the door, or from participants nearer the date of the event. Contact Chris at chris.ogden@blueyonder.co.uk if you are interested in performing at this event.

[05-Jan-09]

Saturday 20 June 2009 at Stamford, Lincolnhire.

A hafla at the United Reformed Church Hall, Broad Street, Stamford. With guest dancer Roxy plus performance slots available, but filling fast! Tickets £6 or £5 for performers. Buy 2 tickets and get 3rd free. Telephone 07870 961 973 and ask for Aysu. Browse to www.aysu.org.uk for more information.

[03-May-09]

Friday 26 June 2009 at Stirling, Scotland.

The Stirling Mini-Hafla at the Terraces Hotel, 4 Melville Terrace, Stirling. Doors open 7pm, ends 12 midnight. Tickets £2 includes buffet dinner, shopping with Ahara Bazaar and peformances galore. First time performers welcome. Contact Warda on 07810 678 558 or email her at warda@desertjourney.net.
[19-Apr-09]

Saturday 27 June 2009 at Manchester, Lancashire.

The Kasbah Club at St Bernadette's Parish Centre M45 8UT. From 7:30 until 11:30pm. Performance platform and featured dancers. Souk, light supper, licensed bar. Tickets £10, in advance only. Contact learnbellydance@yahoo.com for tickets and if you would like to perform call Katy on 07780 708 544. More details at www.learnbellydance.co.uk/news/kasbahclub.shtml
[15-Feb-09]

Friday 3 July 2009 at Burnley, Lancashire.

A hafla at Rose Grove Unity Club, Burnley BB11 5DL from 19:30 to 23:30. A friendly and informal hafla with a Souk by The ShimmyShop. Live drumming with Woody and Stephen, performances, and plenty of time to boogy! There is a bar at the venue but please bring food to share. Let us know if you want to perform, this is a small but very friendly hafla - a good place to start. Tickets £5 on the door. Contact Chriso on 01282 459 153 or Chris on 01535 670 286 or email her at chris.ogden@blueyonder.co.uk.
[19-Apr-09]

Saturday 4 July 2009 at Shipley, near Leeds and Bradford.

Join the 400 Roses for a Tribal Party with Show at Kirkgate Community Centre, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD18 3EH from 19:30 until Midnight. Part of a day event - see Workshops page for more details. £6, on the door (this is quite a small venue so I would be grateful if you could contact and let us know you are coming). Performances, and a chance to boogie, all with a Tribal flavour. Shopping by Tribe Zuza. Please bring food and drink to share. No bar, bring your own booze. For more information, and if you are interested in performing as part of the show, contact Chris on 01535 670 286 or email her at chris.ogden@blueyonder.co.uk.
[03-May-09]

Saturday 4 July 2009 at Liverpool, the Wirrel.

A hafla at St Anthony of Padua, Liverpool, L18 8AY. Performance platform - taking bookings now - and bazaar by Whirling Dervish. Tickets £6 in advance and £8 on the door. Aiming to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for people to perform and enjoy themselves. There is a bar to buy drinks and bring nibbles to share. Tickets by post, please send cheques to 116 Almonds Green, West Derby, Liverpool L12 5HT. Cheques and PO's payable to Kate Farrow. Contact Kate at merhabamagazine@ymail.com or browse to www.merhabamagazine.co.uk
[15-Feb-09]

Friday 24 July 2009 at Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

A Belly Dance Summer Party at the Fellowship Hall, South Parade, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QU. From 7pm until 11pm. Performances from the male bellydancer Ozgen, Turkish dancers Ozlen, Canan, Semra and group class dancers. Tickets £7. Please bring food to share but baklava (Turkish delight) will be provided by the organisers. Please contact before the end of May, ticket numbers are limited. Contact Ozlem at ozlemgreen@hotmail.com or ring on 07985 087 777 or 0121 378 1715.
[01-Mar-09]

Saturday 12 September 2009 at Ridley Hall, Northumberland.

A concert and hafla with the Baladi Blues Band (with percussionist Guy Schalom) at Ridley Hall. Tickets £10. Contact Jay Casson at Aasifa Dance for more information on this event.
[19-Apr-09]

Friday 30 October 2009 at Portsea, Hampshire.

The Sheena Dance Show - an annual fundraising dance extravaganza Halloween Special. At the John Pounds Centre, 23 Queens Street, Portsea. Admission £5. With bellydancer Sheena hosting and performing. Contact her at Info@TheSheenaDanceShow.co.uk or browse to www.TheSheenaDanceShow.co.uk.

[25-Jan-09]

Friday 13 November 2009 at Keighley, Yorkshire.

A charity hafla at Victoria Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire. There will be a licensed bar, souk by The ShimmyShop and performance slots. Cost £8 (£6 in advance and children £3) From 19:30pm until late. For more information (and to enquire about a performance slot) contact Jeanette on 01535 662 849 or email her at taylorjeanette@tiscali.co.uk. Proceeds to "Just Because".
[15-Feb-09]

Saturday 28 November 2009 at Manchester, Lancashire.

The Kasbah Club at St Bernadette's Parish Centre M45 8UT. From 7:30 until 11:30pm. Performance platform and featured dancers. Souk, light supper, licensed bar. Tickets £10, in advance only. Contact learnbellydance@yahoo.com for tickets and if you would like to perform call Katy on 07780 708 544. More details at www.learnbellydance.co.uk/news/kasbahclub.shtml
[15-Feb-09]

Saturday 12 December 2009 at Liverpool, the Wirrel.

A hafla at St Anthony of Padua, Liverpool, L18 8AY. Performance platform - taking bookings now - and bazaar by Whirling Dervish. Tickets £6 in advance and £8 on the door. Aiming to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for people to perform and enjoy themselves. There is a bar to buy drinks and bring nibbles to share. Tickets by post, please send cheques to 116 Almonds Green, West Derby, Liverpool L12 5HT. Cheques and PO's payable to Kate Farrow. Contact Kate at merhabamagazine@ymail.com or browse to www.merhabamagazine.co.uk
[15-Feb-09]

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