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Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance presents:
Workshops with Tara Lee Oakley - Sunday 21st March 2027
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Helen Santa Maria and I have teamed up to offer you the opportunity to learn with international instructor Tara Lee Oakley. Tara has performed across the globe in over 18 countries and has also managed a touring theatre company. She is also part of the team who host the esteemed London bellydance showcase Rouh Arabi. Tara has also delighted us at the Summer Spectacular as our star dancer! She has developed two highly sought-after workshops, and we are delighted to be bringing Tara to Twyford, Berkshire so that youcan learn from her close to home. Both workshops are aimed at all levels of bellydancer, even beginners might be surprised by how much they can achieve! Read on to hear Tara tell you all about what she will be teaching us: WORKSHOP 1 - FEET FIRST When I first went to work in Egypt as a dancer, I quickly discovered that footwork is EVERYTHING! Mastering your footwork is the foundation of belly dance. Once you have control of your feet and understand how to travel confidently, everything else starts to come together. |
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In this class, we’ll explore different footwork and travelling patterns that give you a strong foundation to build your dance upon. You’ll learn how to own the stage, use your space and move with confidence to create a powerful, dynamic performance.
Everything will be broken down into short, easy-to-follow combinations, giving you practical movements and patterns that you can take away, adapt and use to develop your own creativity and choreography.
WORKSHOP 2 - CREATE CHOREOGRAPHY
It’s not always easy to follow someone else’s choreography — and creating your own can feel even more challenging!
In this workshop, we’ll work together to create a choreography from start to finish, exploring the creative process behind Egyptian dance.
We’ll look at musicality, technique, layering, structure, entrances and exits, as well as how to listen to and interpret lyrics and musical nuances. Together, we’ll explore different ways to approach Egyptian music and turn what you hear into movement.
This will be an interactive, collaborative and fun workshop, where we’ll share ideas, experiment, and learn from each other. Expect plenty of inspiring tips, creative tools and fresh ideas that you can take away and apply to your own dancing and choreography.
This is not your typical choreography workshop — come ready to create, explore, experiment and stay completely engaged in the moment. Let’s create!
Date: Sunday 21st March 2027
Location: Loddon Hall Road, Twyford, Reading RG10 9JA. Free on-site parking. 10mins
walk from Twyford Train Station. London Road bus stops nearby.
Time: Workshop 1: 11.00am-1.00pm
Time: Workshop 2: 2.00-4.00pm
Price: Early bird package for both workshops £60.50 until 28th Feb 2027 (standard price
£70.50) Workshop 1 £40.50
Workshop 2 £40.50
Food and drink: the bar will be open during the lunch hour between the workshops and we
warmly invite you to bring your own indoor picnic to enjoy. It's a great opportunity to catch up
with your bellydance friends :) There is a Waitrose fairly nearby should you need any other
supplies.
The workshop will take place in the home of our student shows at Loddon Hall in the large, airy main Hall with a sprung wooden dance floor. Tara will be teaching on the stage, so everyone will be able to have a good view. Numbers are limited to ensure everyone has enough space.
Book your day of dance now – click here