Dalyan is a small fishing village in the South Western Mediterranean and is one of the surviving corners of paradise still un-spoilt by tourism.  This area has outstanding natural beauty with much historical interest.  Jameela was a performer in the UK for many years she taught in London and Kent but now lives, teaches and performs in Dalyan Turkey.  Jameela has had and still has many great teachers and now wishes to pass on her experiences to you.

Beyaz Villas

Jameela has decided to do a beginners bellydance holiday for those who have never danced before or those who have just started to give people the chance who are interested to learn this wonderful dance.  You will be with likeminded people with little or no experience so everyone will be at the same level to learn.  The week will be a minimum of 10 hours learning split into 2 hours per day.  What you can expect to learn:

• Posture
• Basic movements – i.e.  hips, arms, hands, steps, shimmies
• How to isolate movements
• Putting different movements together fluidly

12th – 19th May 2008 – Mixed dance ability (Intermediate/advanced

During this week we will touch on many different aspects of the dance, such as learning how to move fluidly and sensually and also stage performance.  This a wonderful opportunity to learn different things such as learning Egyptian rhythms and working with a live drummer, working with props such as veil and finger cymbals.  You will also have the unique experience of learning to work with a live drummer.
 What you can expect to learn:

• Working with a percussionist and working with mainly 3 of the Egyptian Rhythms.
• Stage presence and performance
• Fluid and Sensual moves
• Learn how to make choreography easy
• Working with props such as veil and finger cymbals

Both Dance Holidays include the following:

1. Bed & Breakfast for 7 nights – staying at the Beyaz Villas based on 2 people sharing
2. Welcome dinner on the first night (excluding drinks)
3. Return transfers to and from Dalaman airport to the Hotel (approx 20 minutes away)
4. 10 hours (minimum) dance tuition
5. Boat trip (private) to different locations i.e. Mudbaths, Beach which will include lunch and lots of music & dancing
6. Trip to Turkish Bath (including transport)
7. Surprise on the last night

Holiday Cost – excluding Flights

Holiday with Dance Classes (as detailed above) GBP 350

Holiday Without Dance Classes)   GBP 240
(but includes the rest of the above)    

Maybe you would like to bring a friend or partner

Holiday With dance classes and no accommodation GBP 220 
(but includes the rest of the above)

Optional Extras:

• Single Room Supplement – GBP 50.00 per week
• One to one tuition is available with Jameela at an additional GBP 20.00 per hour with which you will get a full assessment.
• Should you wish to stay for 2 weeks and do both courses there is a discount of GBP 100 (only applies to the holiday with dance classes)

Cheap and regular flights to Dalaman can be found with the following companies:

www.flythomascook.com
www.xl.com
www.kthy.com
www.aegeanflights.com

If cancellation occurs in the final 28 days before departure the full fee will be retained.  No refunds will be made once in Dalyan.

It is a condition of booking that you take out comprehensive travel insurance.

For any further information or questions, please email Jameela either at:

jameelabellydancer@yahoo.co.uk
suncelauro@hotmail.com

For booking please see attached form (MS Word format).