Bellydance Workshops with Marija
Schedule
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Casbah Cafe Showcase | Kidlington, EN
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Suhana presents two unmissable workshops with International belly dance sensation MARIJA!BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS WITH MARIJA
SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2026
" Marija began her bellydance journey at the age of 12 in Latvia and it soon became her absolute passion. Having moved to Nottingham, she continued to train and promote this beautiful art form, creating a well respected name for herself. Her aim is to bring the wonderful world of bellydance to as many people as possible and now a full time teacher, performer and event organiser. She often competes on the European Dance Festival circuit and is an award winning bellydancer. She hosts her own festival Hips Don't Lie and brings top names to Nottingham. Marija is a powerhouse dancer, well known for her dynamic drum solos and incredible isolations and always brings joy, enthusiasm and personality to each of her classes and performances ”
*Date: SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2026
* Time: 11.30- 4.30pm (doors open 10.30am). Each workshop 2 hours
*Venue Kidlington Football Club, Yarnton Road, Kidlington, Oxon, OX5 1AT
* Workshop 1: ‘ ACCENTS AND ISOLATIONS; TECHNIQUES AND DRILLS TO KEEP YOUR DANCING SHARP AND PRECISE (2 hours) OPEN LEVEL
Marija is famed for your dazzling drum solos and her powerhouse isolations and in this workshop, she will share with you her tricks of the trade. She will focus on sharp precise technique, giving your moves clarity and strength as well as isolation drills to give your dancing the WOW factor.
* Workshop 2: ‘ROMANTIC AND LYRICAL POP; DANCE THROUGH EMOTION AND MOVEMENT’ 2 hours) OPEN LEVEL
In this workshops Marija will guide your through sumptuous moves, with gooey hip-work, graceful arms, travelling steps that flow and all the emotions within a romantic pop song. Take your audience on a journey and express yourself through your dancing.
Workshop Package options:
(A) FULL DAY AND EVENING TICKET- BOTH WORKSHOPS TO INCLUDE LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS PLUS ADMISSION TO CASBAH CAFÉ WITH EVENING BUFFET AND PRIORITY PERFORMANCE SLOT BOOK BY 29TH MARCH 2026 and get the EARLYBIRD PRICE OF ONLY £65!! (After 29TH MARCH 2026 £70)
(B) DAYTIME ONLY TICKET- BOTH WORKSHOPS TO INCLUDE LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS
BOOK BY 29th March 2026 and get the EARLYBIRD PRICE OF £60 (After 29th March 2026 £65)
( C ) SINGLE WORKSHOP - £40 - (if choosing this option please specify which workshop)
(D) CASBAH CAFÉ HAFLA ONLY TICKET (TO INCLUDE BUFFET AND CHANCE TO PERFORM) £15
SADLY TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER EVENT BUT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER PERSON BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT FOR ANY REASON.
Schedule:
10.30-doors open – chance to have a coffee or tea (included in ticket price) and a catch up
11.30- 1.30 - WORKSHOP 1
1.30- 2.30– Lunch break- buffet lunch provided and included in ticket price. Chance also to browse the bazaar and catch up with belly-dance friends
2.30- 4.30 - WORKSHOP 2
4.30- 6.15- Tea/coffee and biscuit refreshments (available 4.30- 5.00ish) and chance to browse the bazaar. Chance to sit, relax and get made up and changed whilst the room is transformed ready for Casbah Café
6.30- Doors re-open for evening event CASBAH CAFÉ SHOWCASE.
7.15pm First performance (the time may vary depending on the number of acts)
* AMPLE FREE PARKING at the venue and regular buses from Oxford to Kidlington and bus stop nearby. Also Oxford Parkway train station nearby (maps and directions upon request)
Payment in advance (cheques payable to H.Newton/bank details on request) or payment preferably via paypal to [email protected]
There will be sparkly shopping opportunities!!
Contact me, Hannah Newton for further details and to book on (07932 141355) or at [email protected]
On receipt of payment, I shall email you confirmation.
Many thanks and I look forward to seeing you there.
Shimmies and smiles Hannah : ) **
N.B: Please feel free to pass onto your bellydance buddies, who may also be interested in attending.
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