Saidi Stick Dance with Sandra

✨Discover the Energy of Saidi Stick Dancing with Sandra!
📅 Monday 7 July
🕢 7:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Victoria Dock Village Hall, Hull, HU9 1TA
Join The Troublemakers for a fun, welcoming and energetic introduction to Saidi Stick Dancing, a lively folkloric dance style originating from Upper Egypt. Characterised by rhythmic movements, playful stick work and infectious music, it's a fantastic way to build confidence, coordination and have a great time while learning something new.
✨ What to expect:
Learn the foundations of Saidi stick technique
🎵 Dance to vibrant Arabic rhythms and music
💃 Explore expressive movement in a relaxed, supportive environment
🤝 Suitable for all abilities – beginners are very welcome!
Sticks are provided, so just bring yourself and a smile.
Meet Your Teacher – Sandra
Sandra is a Professional JWAAD Teacher, Assessor, Choreographer and Performer based in the Hull & Humber region, delivering regular classes and workshops across the area. She is known for her friendly, encouraging teaching style and is regularly invited to teach and perform at festivals and events throughout the UK, including Fantasia and Jewel of Yorkshire.
With over 30 years of dance training and teaching experience, Sandra holds qualifications with IDTA, ISTD and UKA across multiple dance disciplines, including Jazz, Latin American, Salsa, Folkloric, Contemporary Modern and Tap. She has also trained extensively in both the UK and Egypt with internationally respected teachers, giving her a deep understanding of Arabic dance, its music, rhythms, styling and traditions.
Sandra's passion is sharing this knowledge in a way that is accessible, respectful and enjoyable for everyone.
"The joy of the dance is in the sharing."
Whether you're completely new to Arabic dance or looking to expand your movement vocabulary, come and experience an evening full of rhythm, movement and community.
✨ Everyone is welcome – we can't wait to dance with you! ✨