Typically Egyptian- a very open and friendly style with the emphasis on audience participation where appropriate. Fun performances guaranteed with the ability to use Sagat, veil, stick for Saiidi style and Shamadan for weddings where requested.
EXPERIENCE
Performing
2003-2005. Taste of Cairo agency working as a professional dancer covering restaurants in the North West. Also performed at Weddings and other large corporate events during this time
2005- 2007- Dunes Restaurant Wilmslow- Worked as a regular dancer
October 2007- MEN Awards Evening at the Midland Hotel. Performed with three others dancers.
September 2007- To date. Leila Mangal restaurant Stoke- Worked as their regular dancer.
April 2008- Performed at the ‘Hip Candi’ Showcase event at the Lowry Theatre.
To Date: Work for several high profile agencies covering large corporate functions, weddings and private events.
Teaching
§September 2005- June 2006- South Cheshire College through protocol professional.
§September 2007- To date- Sandbach girls school through Protocol Professional.
§September 2007- To date- Total fitness gym- Employed on a freelance basis.
§2008- To date- Independent classes run on an ongoing basis.
§The Lowry Day of Dance 10.8.08- Egyptian pop workshop
§Completed a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)
§Achieved QTLS status (Qualified to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
TEACHERS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2000- To date
Studied extensively over 9 years with Madelaine Mitchell aka Kharis.
2007-2008
Yasmina- Fun Combo’s 16.8.08
Ozgen- Turkish Choreography JoY 12.10.08
Raqui Hassan JoY 12.10.08
Yasmina- Performance & Stage skills 16.8.08
Khaled- Classical Eqyptian and Shabbi workshops 12.7.08
Aida Noor- Scanderani Style workshop JoY 12.7.08
Leyla Jouvani- 2-7 veils workshop JoY 13.7.08
Shafeek- Choreography workshop JoY 12.7.08
Jaqui Jamal- Preparing to perform workshop JoY 13.7.08
Candi- Shamedan workshop Raqs Brittania 14.6.08
Candi -Egyptian pop Choreography and Zills 6.4.08
Candi -Wings @ The Lowry 10.8.08
Workshops attended in Previous Years
Asmahan- Attended classes at Pineapple dance studios for 3 months