OUR FINAL FARHA FESTIVAL - Dec 4th - 11th
what better way to warm up winter?   

Just announced - our latest teacher is 'Luna of Cairo' 

Price - Total cost: £750
£100 Deposit, then one instalment of £300 payable by 30th Sept to Farida Adventures, £350 payable  in Luxor for the course.  

Single supplement - £12 per night  (so total single supplement is £84) any single supplesment to be paid in Luxor.

We also have a partner/non dancer rate - there are lots of attractions near the hotel, or if a non dancing companion wants to come and chill in the hotel - they can

Partner/non dancer rate
Price - Total cost: £495
£100 deposit, £100 instalment - £275 payable in Luxor
This includes accommodation, all meals and soft drinks.  Partners/non dancers are welcome to com e to any of the talks or discussions timetabled on the course, and join in all the included evening activities.  We are happy to facilitate sightseeing or other optional activities for partners.

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We shall have the fabulous Mohamed Kazafy who is a regular at our festivals and the lovely Eman Zaki known of course for her costumes, but Eman used to be a dancer and has a beautiful, soft and truly classic style.  The inspirational Sara Farouk wil also be teaching at the 2013 festival.  Sara organises the Farha Festival along with it's founder, Kay Taylor.

We rarely get the opportunity to dance with live music .... so this is your chance. It is an incredible opportunity to develop your understanding of live music with our guest orchestra'.

Whatever level you are, you will take something away from this. Dancers can choose to work with live music - up to and including a rehearsal and performance in the show. Others may want to take part in the workshops to find out  how you go about working with a live band ...... but may not want to actually do it!  Whatever your level this is an incredible opportunity.

Below is a taste of our closing night party with performances in 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOEQ8yqoLA

You will get the opportunity to work with professional male dancers in Luxor.  Mohamed Kazafy has created a piece of choreography specially for the Farha Festival.  How much fun will that be?  Those that want to have the amazing experience of performing with a folklore troupe instead of a solo can do so.  Or you may choose to do the classes but not have the pressure of performing.
Below is a link of the Nubian performance in 2012.
www.youtube.com/girls performing Nubian with Kazafy 

What makes the Farha Festival so special?

Small Master Classes - maximum 20 - this enables the teachers to focus on individuals and make sure you get the most out of the event.
All classes with good English speaking teachers or a translator.
Many classes with live music - all are fantastic musicians.  You can read more about Ahmed Mahrouse and our orchestra 'Layali el Helwa' by clicking on the 'Farha Band' link on the side bar.
20+ hours of tuition in air conditioned spaces.
The opportuniy to work with professional male dancers in folklore choreography 
It is about your individual development .... whatever your level.

Here is a link to a 'blog' about the Farha Festival from Valeria of www.worldbellydance.com
Dancing with live music 

What is included in a typical Farha Festival:
Transfers from and to the hotel.
7 nights in 5 star luxury on the banks of the Nile - all meals and soft drinks are included.
Orientation around Luxor with suggestions of places to go and things to do n free evenings.
A free day with no classes to either chill by the pool or explore the ancient wonders.
20+ hours of master classes, many with live music.
Dinner/Dance show with amazing guest dancers.
Disco night.
Saidi band
Closing Gala night with performances from participants
Rehearsal time - either with the band if you want to do a solo - or with Kazafy and the boys if you want to take part in the Reda style performance.
DVD of party night performances. 

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Total cost: £750
£400 payable in advance to Farida Adventures
£350 payable i n Luxor for the course
£100 deposit required to secure your place on this fantastic course.

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We also take cheque payable to 'Farida Adventures'

Dean Villa, 26 Kayll Rd, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7TW
Please include your details including name, address, telephone and email, single or shared room preference and whether you have any dietary requirements.  Please include all these details for anyone else you are booking for.  Please enclose SAE if you would like a postal receipt. 

Full details will be sent with the confirmation of your place.