All of my Manchester bellydance events are driven by my dance missions:
- To bring dancers in the UK world-class learning experiences with teachers deeply immersed in the cultures of the dance and fantastic live musicians
- And, to create shows and parties where you’ll find a warm welcome, an enchanting atmosphere, and immersive improvisational dance and music – whether that’s a theatre show with a live orchestra , or an intimate party with relaxed performances
Here’s what I have coming up for you in 2025-2026!
Sunday 21st of September 2025 – “Embody the Music” afternoon
A unique experience for dancers of all levels – join me in Manchester on Sunday 21st of September for an uplifting afternoon where we bring together somatic movement, beautiful live Egyptian music, joyful dance improvisation, and singing together – to truly embody the musical soul of bellydance!
Join for the whole afternoon, or individual workshops:
- Somatic movement warmup for dancers, with Dr Kim Patel
- Dance to Live Egyptian Music, with with Rachael Borek, Mina Salama (oud, ney, and more) & Jack McCarthy (percussion)
- Learn to Sing an Arabic Song, with Yasmine Latkowski
From 25th October 2025 – Cultural Cairo trip with Rachael Borek & Kay Taylor
Come to Egypt with me – and go beyond the “tourist basics” to get a glimpse in to the real world of Egyptian bellydance!
Featuring dance shows from Nile cruises to late-night cabarets to the mesmerising tannoura show, historic sightseeing in the old Islamic city with our guide Nibal, and a unique chance to visit the historic musicians and dancers’ quarter around Mohammed Ali Street guided by legendary traditional musician Reda Henkesh
Plus inevitably, a chance to see the pyramids if you want to, plenty of shopping and “sitting around drinking Turkish coffee” opportunities, and some laid-back rest and relaxation after all those late nights and museum visits!
22-23rd November 2025 – Raqs Roots Intensive: Afrah Baladi! with Nisaa and Reda Henkesh
This November, groundbreaking bellydance historian Nisaa (Heather D. Ward) and renowned Egyptian traditional artist Reda Henkesh return to Manchester UK!
Inspired by deep and fascinating conversations at our 2024 event, we’ve put together a whole exciting new weekend programme for this year on the theme of “Afrah baladi – baladi weddings of Cairo” – featuring lectures, workshops, and an amazing Saturday night show with our Egyptian orchestra!
25th-26th of April 2026 – Turkish weekend with Tevec!
More details coming soon, but for now save the date! London’s Turkish superstar dancer Tevec will be teaching a full weekend of worshops and dance development sessions here in Manchester 🤩
Bellydance by Rachael 
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