 Gypsy Dreams Belly Dance are a Suffolk based belly dance troupe that regularly perform throughout the county. They combine many belly dance styles to create their own "gypsy fusion", which incorporates elements of Egyptian, Turkish and Tribal as well as folkloric elements of Spanish Flamenco, Romani dance, Rajasthani and Eastern European influences. Gypsy Dreams Belly Dance holds weekly classes in Kesgrave and Woodbridge as well as monthly workshops. www.gypsydreamsbellydance.co.uk
 Mystique perform bellydance in what is known as 'cabaret' or 'nightclub' style, which encompasses in the main Egyptian and Turkish moves whilst acknowledging influences from Indian/Bollywood, Flamenco, Tribal, Tribal Fusion and other dance forms. Mystique displays a wide range of dance styles from soft and romantic veil work, to stick (cane) dances, up-tempo numbers and even a hint of Bollywood. Leanne of Mystique offers weekly classes on Tuesdays at Wickham Market and Thursdays at Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk. www.mysticbellydance.co.uk
 Akula Nartakah present ATS as created and developed by mentor, Carolena Nericcio. Performances are exciting, unpredictable and refreshingly different as they are totally improvised. Akula Nartakah perform throughout Essex and London, and hold classes on Mondays in Chelmsford, Tuesdays in Colchester and Wednesdays in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. www.akulatribal.co.uk
 Bellycise are a Stowmarket based group led by Alison. Alison teaches both belly dance and bollyrobics (a mixture of Bollywood and aerobics) fitness classes in Suffolk on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in Needham Market, Ixworth and Occold respectively. Bellycise is about exercise through belly dance techniques, with an emphasis is on it being fun and being natural. www.bellycise.com
 Heather Jane Cook (from Utopian Sunrise) performs throughout Suffolk. ''There is so much that I love about belly dance; the freedom of expression, artistry & musical interpretation that it allows; saving the opportunity to embrace & explore the diversity of music, costuming & movements of so many different countries & cultures; that a dance with roots as old history itself is still evolving and the sense of community spirit between those who share a passion for belly dance.''
 Leanne Carrington-Payne (Leela) and Helena Webb (Shahla) form Alchemy East, a fusion group that brings a melting pot of styles together to create unusual and interesting choreographies and performances. www.mysticbellydance.co.uk
 Zahara Belly Dance performs at events throughout Suffolk and offers dance classes for beginners and intermediates in Framlingham (Mondays) and Ipswich (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Zahara Belly Dance seeks to promote Egyptian and Turkish styles whilst acknowledging the newer influences on this wonderful dance. www.zaharabellydance.co.uk
 Raedwald Drummers are led by African Drum tutor, Rachael Bennett. They host workshops and classes in Suffolk, and are available for events, after-school clubs, team building and more. For more details, please call Rachel on 01394 420631
 "Sama" (Cielo Avila) is an experienced Argentinean belly dancer. She started belly dancing at the age of 13 and is now getting started as an instructor in Ipswich.
 A Tribe with No Name (INNOMINATE) is based in Suffolk, specialising in American Tribal Style Bellydance. Having taught classes in both Essex and London for the past 3 years Josephine continues to take regular classes and workshops with dancers who inspire her. Jo is also a member of the Essex based Middle Eastern Dance group Benazir. |
 Lilith Dreaming are the professional belly dance troupe of Gypsy Dreams Belly Dance. They perform throughout East Anglia for various events, conferences, workshops, parties, demonstrations, weddings and more. Lilith Dreaming perform both improvisational dances and choreographed routines that show the inner strength and spirit for which they are named. www.gypsydreamsbellydance.co.uk
 Utopian Sunrise are a fusion bellydance troupe. Formed in 2009 the group came about after members of Heather's classes experessed an interest in performing some of her slightly 'less-conventional' belly dance choreographies. They enjoy experimenting with, and fusing, alternative styles of music & movement. Utopian Sunrise offer classes every Tuesday in Lowestoft, Suffolk and also offer workshops and the fabulous Hallowe'en Hafla - Shiva 'n Sheik! http://sunrisecoastbellydance.weebly.com/index.html
 Anam Cara perform and teach classes and workshops in Modern Belly Dance and American Tribal Style (ATS) in Norfolk. Modern Belly dance classes in Southrepps between North Walsham and Cromer in North Norfolk. American Tribal Style belly dance classes in Norwich. There is always an element of excitement for the dancers and audience alike as a performance unfolds, the energy builds, skirts start to swish, finger cymbols ring out. www.anamcaradance.co.uk
 The Sword Sisters, Anastasia and Fazeela, perform throughout Suffolk. They combine swordwork with originality, and their choreographies are sure to delight. With an impressive display of both skill and balance, the Sword Sisters provide a beautiful insight into this area of belly dance expertise.
 Naia (Joanna van der Hoeven) is the director and teacher of Gypsy Dreams Belly Dance. She is also a member of Lilith Dreaming as well as a solo performer. She has performed throughout Suffolk for various events, given workshops, talks, demonstrations, recently appeared on television and is the organiser of East Anglian Belly Dance Superstars. She loves belly dance in all its forms, and does all she can to support the belly dance community. www.gypsydreamsbellydance.co.uk
 The Eastern Roses dance troupe have been performing since 2002. Created from Sitara's vision to make this beautiful, ancient art form readily available to the public with exceptional, quality performances, this group of talented dancers share Sitara’s love and passion for bellydance, and their dedication to their art form is truly inspiring. www.easternroses.co.uk
 Umberlily perform American Tribal Style bellydance, a modern and dynamic improvised dance with roots in the folk dances of the Middle East, Spain and India.Lucy discovered improvised Tribal after an exciting dance journey beginning with Egyptian in 2004, through Fusion and into ATS, culminating in gaining FCBD Sister Studio status from Carolena Nericcio in March 2011.The troupe is composed of dancers who have discovered a shared love of ATS through Lucy's evening classes in Norwich.
 Wahidah are two friends Sabeehah (Sue) and Marika (Maria). They have been dancing together for about 2 years and share a love of all things Belly Dance.The name Wahidah means unique/exclusive and they feel it represents their signature style, as they fuse different forms of Bellydance and work with props to create something a bit different.
 Eastern Delight dance group is based in the Colchester area and regularly perform at events throughout East Anglia including Middle Eastern dance parties (haflas), supporting local groups and charities. They perform mainly Egyptian style belly dance but take influences from a range of well known international teachers. Their leader and choreographer is Faye Disley who is also an accomplished solo performer. Faye teaches several classes in the Colchester area and can be contacted on 01206 861272. www.easterndelight.org.uk |
