Learn, dance, and party with Tevec, the UK’s Turkish Delight!
25-26th April in Manchester UK
This year the UK’s Turkish superstar Tevec is teaching in Manchester for the first time – bringing authentic Turkish style dance, infused with her own sparkling personality and fun & approachable teaching style!
🧿 Learn what makes Turkish Oryantal style bellydance special, with styling and moves, combinations, and a gorgeous classic choreography
🧿 Dance to live drumming by Joëlle Barker, with Tevec’s signature style!
🧿 Enjoy the power and cheekiness of modern Roman Havasi, from the streets of Istanbul
🧿 Find out how the bellydance scene in Istanbul has evolved over the years, and how it shapes Turkish dance today
… And much more!
Early Bird Package
Book before the end of February to get an all-access pass for the entire weekend, for just £195 (with interest-free payment plan available).
Full price from 1st March will be £235
What you get in the EARLY BIRD full weekend package:
- Access to three month interest-free payment plan (for the early bird package ONLY)
- All Saturday and Sunday workshops with Tevec (9.5 hours training in total)
- Lunch provided on Saturday (veggie & vegan options available)
- Ticket for our Saturday night party, including a delicious Turkish-inspired vegan dinner, a fun intro to Turkish line dancing, Tevec’s stunning Turkish bellydance show, and live drumming by Joëlle Barker
- Opportunity to perform at the party (subject to availability) – including the option to dance a live drum solo with Joëlle!
One-day packages and single classes
Saturday workshops and party package: £145
Sunday workshops package: £80
Single classes: prices range from £35-£55 – on sale from 1st of March
Party tickets: £25 each (includes dinner) – individual tickets coming soon
The weekend schedule
Saturday 25th April
9:30-11:00 “History & development of bellydance in Istanbul” – 90 minute lecture (online option available)
11:30-13:30 Turkish Oryantal style & combinations – 2h dance workshop
Lunch break – Lebanese wraps for lunch included!
14:30-16:30 Dancing to live drums, Tevec style! – 2h dance workshop, with live drumming by Joëlle Barker
Turkish party with Tevec! – Party night with Tevec’s stunning Turkish style show, live drumming by Joëlle Barker, and Turkish-inspired vegan dinner Book party tickets (eventbrite)
Sunday 26th April
12:00-14:30 Turkish Oryantal Choreography – 2.5h dance workshop
14:30-16:30 Introduction to modern Roman Havasi – 2h dance workshop
Meet your teacher: Tevec!
The UK’s Premier Bellydance Teacher and Performer of Turkish Origin!
Tev, an international multi-award-winning bellydance sensation, enchants audiences worldwide with her mesmerising performances since turning professional in 2013. Specialising in Turkish and Arab oriental dances, her shows feature expert techniques and dynamic props like sword, candle tray, veils and LED wings.
Tev’s talent extends to television appearances (BBC One, Sky One, ITV1, Russia Today TV, netd TV) and representing bellydance at major events like MOVE IT and ICE London. With a lifelong passion for the art form, Tev infuses every performance with joy, celebration, and excitement, making each event unforgettable.
Tev cultivates a welcoming and inclusive environment in her classes, emphasising technique and cultural understanding. Her guidance fosters physical and mental well-being, boosting confidence and core strength while students have fun. Tev’s attentive and encouraging style creates a positive learning space, evident in her sought-after weekly classes at The Place, Central London. With international recognition and expertise as a Turkish instructor in England, Tev offers unparalleled oriental dance tuition fused with fitness instruction, enriching students’ dance journeys.
Tev has taught and performed at festivals and events across the UK, Europe, Turkey, and Canada, leaving a lasting impact on her students.
Full workshop descriptions
“History & development of bellydance in Istanbul” – 90 minute lecture – ONLINE option available
Description: Learn how Turkish Oryantal dance has developed in Istanbul, and how history and modern performance contexts shape Turkish bellydance today!
Turkish Oryantal style & combinations – 2h dance workshop – improver level and above
Description: Learn about the special Turkish style of Bellydance! Taste different combinations, with classic arm patterns and hip work to contemporary drum solo combinations and floor work. Explore the energy and attitude of Turkish style Bellydance.
Bring high heeled shoes for an optional extra challenge. You may like to bring knee pads for optional floor work.
Dancing to live drums, Tevec style! – 2h dance workshop, with live drumming by Joëlle Barker – improvers and above
Description: Dance to live drum solos, with Tevec’s signature style: Fast, furious, fun!
Tevec and Joëlle will guide you through the process of dancing with a drummer, to create an exciting performance without choreography… Workshop attendees will have the option to perform a live drum solo with Joëlle at the Saturday evening party!
Turkish Oryantal Choreography – 2.5h dance workshop – improvers and above
Description: Learn an oriental stage choreography to use as a basis and understanding for the Turkish style.
A classic Turkish show format includes entrance with veil/zills, taksim, floorwork, zills (optional), finale. A good follow on from the combination workshop.
Bring a veil, and finger cymbals. And for an extra challenge, bring heels!
Introduction to modern Roman Havasi – 2h dance workshop – all levels
Description: Finish the weekend on a high note, with this powerful social dance straight from the streets of Turkey!
You’ll explore typical Roman styling that’s fresh and trendy in 2026, dance to the latest Roman Havasi music and familiarise yourself with gestures and the essence of Turkish Romani celebrations.
Learn to confidently count the 9/8 rhythm and dance to it with fundamental footwork patterns.
Venue details & travel/accommodation
Our workshops will be held at Parr’s Wood High School in East Didsbury, south Manchester. The school is a short walk from East Didsbury railway station, and from East Didsbury metrolink tram station. There is free parking available on site, and there are several hotels and a supermarket within a few minutes walk.
Workshop venue: Sports centre at Parr’s Wood High School, Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG – find it on Google maps
Saturday party venue: Station South, 975-977 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3NP – find it on Google maps
Getting to East Didsbury
- From Manchester airport – take a direct train from Manchester Airport to East Didsbury (~15 minutes)
- From central Manchester – take a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly to East Didsbury (~15 minutes), or take a pink line metrolink tram from Manchester Victoria to East Didsbury metrolink stop (~40 minutes)
Getting to Station South
If you are going directly to the Saturday evening party from Parrs Wood, I would recomment taking a taxi, as there is no direct public transport link – but it is only around 15 minutes drive.
From Manchester city centre or from Stockport, you can get directly to Station South either on a 192 bus (get off at Crayfield Road stop), or on a local train to Levenshulme (around 5 minutes walk from Levenshulme railway station to Station South cafe)
Station South does not have car parking, however, it is normally possible to find on street parking nearby within a few minutes’ walk.
Accommodation nearby
There are two hotels very close to the workshop venue:
- Travelodge Manchester Didsbury – this is directly adjacent to the workshop venue, and is the most affordable option nearby
- Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club Cheadle – a 15-20 minute walk from our workshop venue, and has a pool & spa
Bellydance by Rachael 
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