The Farha Festival

THE FARHA FESTIVAL - DANCING TO LIVE MUSIC IN FABULOUS SURROUNDINGS
Our last Farha Festival took place in Luxor in December 2013.  At the moment we don't have any more planned, but please get in touch if you would be interested in future similar events.

Read about the Farha Festival below
We rarely get the opportunity to dance with live music .... so the Farha Festival was created by Kay Taylor to give folks just that opportunity.. It has been an incredible experience doing the Festivals, which were held in Luxor.  We don't have any more planned at the moment but who knows what may happen in the future.

Whatever level folks took  something away from this. Dancers chose to work with live music - up to and including a rehearsal and performance in the show. Others took part in the workshops to find out  how you go about working with a live band ...... but chose not to perform.  Whatever your level this was an incredible opportunity.

Below are links to our Farha Facebook page and the photos from various Farha Festivals

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Farida-Adventures-Farha-Belly-Dance-Festival-Luxor/202506973148052

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Farida-Adventures-Farha-Belly-Dance-Festival-Luxor/202506973148052?sk=photos_stream

Below is a taste of our closing night party with performances in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOEQ8yqoLA

The opportunity to work with professional male dancers in Luxor.  Mohamed Kazafy created a piece of choreography specially for the Farha Festival.  Those that wanted to have the amazing experience of performing with a folklore troupe instead of a solo could do so.  Or some chose 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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