http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk en-gb rakshabibi.co.uk 2011-1-22T00:00:00Z rakshabibi.co.uk http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#85238 A belated Happy New Year Isnt January flying by Ive been trying to fix my links page which I had been reliably informed as the links were not working. Having been extensively tested they should be working now it only took 1 hour to figure out what ive done wrong. It turned out it was very very very simpleseriously I shouldnt be allowed near technologyI digress...................I believe that I last updated this blog in August I must admit that Im incredibly lazy when it comes writing this and I have been tremendously busyAshburnham was fantastic All the ladies were amazing and I was so so proud of them all.... They danced beautifully. We have a number performances in 2011 that we are looking forward to. Especially at Christmas time where we shall be performing in the fabulous Sea Gypsies Christmas Show Classes also started again on January 10th and boy was it good to get back dancing after the Christmas excesses I have been teaching additional private classes over the winter... 2011-1-22 20:19:01 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#73419 I cant believe that its been nearly a year since I last blogged properly S Ive been tr233s busy and generally trying to keep out of troubleIm absolutely delighted as we are going to be performing at the Brownbread Horse Sanctuary Ashburnham on the 12th September. Raks Habibi will be performing two dances A very spectacular veil dance and a more traditional dance. I shall also be performing a solo or two It will be a fabulous day out. If you come along and come say Hi if you see us....Raks Habibi continues to grow in strength and numbers we have seen a lot of new faces a very warm welcome to all. Our next dance that we shall be working on is a Bay City Shimmy by Phil Thornton. Its a fantastic tribal number and a looks to be quite fun and we shall then be working on our first full Belly Burlesque number Im very excited about this as give me a chance to unleash my naughty side and do a risqu233 choreography. Im torn between two songs at the moment I just cant decide but will kee... 2010-8-22 15:25:46 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#53709 Due to the bad weather conditions this Mondays class 11th Jan has been cancelled. We will restart 18th Jan weather permitting.MxxPs HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010-1-10 21:07:11 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#51343 And dear reader I married him. Not Mr Darcy for all those lost in Austen but Mr Stokes my partner in crime for 13 odd years and the love of my life. It was a fantastic and beautiful day much enjoyed by everyone. We went on honeymoon to Turkey and I even belly danced on a boat in the middle of the Aegean As you can imagine I have been a bit busy planning the wedding and settling to married life. I also have a promotion in my day job and have been handling the implementation of a entirely new computer system and new practices. So I have been very quiet on here. The classes are going from strength to strength and I am having the best time teaching. Im off to a fab workshop soon and have numerous performances coming up which is something to look forward too I still have photos to upload on here Im a cancerian it takes us a while to do anything and I promise I will.Anyway Ive got to go as the computer is about to run out of powerMxxx 2009-10-25 15:56:53 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#44937 Just a quick blog to congratulate Raks Habibis Aya and her fiance Ihab on their forthcoming wedding this week Mabruk to you both and on behalf of all the ladies May I wish you very long and happy life together Mahirimah xxxPs I now have a beautiful sparkly brand new courtesy of Mayaan from www.brightonorient.com.....photos coming soon 2009-7-14 20:06:17 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#42872 I really have to apologise I have been very lapse in updating the website and blog recently..... I blame organizing my August wedding being promoted at work teaching private lessons workshops andI have been concentrating on teaching my wonderful ladiesYes Im a multitasker you truly would not guess what I do outside the belly dancing world.You may have noticed that the website is slightly different.Its summer very nearly my birthday and I fancied a bit of a change...... so weve gone green Galit Mersands workshop at the end of April was fabulous. I throughly enjoyed every minute of it and learnt an awful lot. I have also been dancing at my favourite event the Brownbread Horse Sanctuary Open day Where I met my old friends the Iceni. It was wonderful to see the ladies again.The Raks Habibi ladies are currently working on a beautiful and sassy veil dance. We will be working on a tribal number next.Which reminds me.......Phil Thornton has a fantastic tribal album out called Nexus Tribal. I... 2009-6-6 17:46:38 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#39679 At last after the dull cold months of winter spring is finally here A time of renewal and rebirth as we emerge from the darkness. This is quite profound for me so ill quit while im ahead. As you can probably tell im a little bit full of the joys of the seasonI had a wonderful time at Hossam and Serena Ramzys workshop in London on the 4th of April. Six hours of dancing We learnt a lovelychoreographyto the song Ohlulu. Im looking forward to the next workshop in London at the end of the month with the fabulous Galit Mersand.The class is having a Easter break but will be back with a newchoreographythe week after. We will be moving into the larger Cotton Room from next week. I have to say what fun it is too teach you all. I really do enjoy seeing you progress each week I have some very exciting news as well...... Im getting married We are in the planning stages at the moment but hope for it to be this year. Plus in summer it will be a big birthday for me I shall be 30... eeek. Im not sur... 2009-4-12 13:11:13 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#37519 Hello and welcome to the March entry for bibi blogFirstly I would like to apologise for the lack of updates.Its been a busy time for me recently and there are grand plans afoot for the Summer....... more of that in a later blog.We have now settled into our new venue at St Peters. A big welcome to all the new ladies who have joined usI have been fortunate enough to go to two excellent workshops recently. In January I attended Amira Mors two hour workshop and in Feb I went to the wonderful Galit Mersands Magic of the Tabla with live drumming from Tim Garside. Both workshops were very good fun and very informative.It doesnt stop there... Im off to Galits Butterfly Effect veil workshop next week and to a Hossam and Serena Ramzy workshop in April both of which i am very much looking forward to. I am also working on new choreographies for class Finally Herstmonceux Hafla is taking place this saturday in Herstmonceux Village Hall. Starting from 7pm. Unfortunately i am unable to attend but I... 2009-3-6 16:49:06 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#35910 Hi yall Im really sorry but Ive had to cancel tonights class due to the snow. I am really concerned with everyones safety getting to class. Having skidded my car today only going 5mph and also nearly slipping over several times I feel it is better to be safe than sorry.Class will resume next week same date and time BUT a new venue It is a lovely new venue The Bell Room St Peters Community Centre Church Street Old Town Bexhill. It is opposite St Peters and St Pauls Church. The best place to park is in the Manor Barn Car park and then walk towards the Old Bell pub and up towards the church.I would just like to say a massive thank you to the Conservative Club for housing us for the last year and a bit.Mahirimah x 2009-2-2 17:21:42 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#34575 AlohaRaks Habibi are back for the new term classes started today. I hope you all had a wonderful Xmas and New Year and have not eaten too many chocs like me.......I would also just like to thank everyone who has taken the time to look at the New Website and has given me feedback on it. Thanks especially Janet Nikki Sam Jan Kerri and Em.I am adding to it bit by bit and I promise I will get some new pictures up soon If you are a member of Raks Habibi there is a little page especially for you XXBelly Dance NewsThe lovely Alison of the Sea Gypsies belly dance is hosting a two hour workshop with the world class belly dancer Amira Mor on 310109 at the Hailsham Dance Studio. The workhop runs from 1pm3pm and costs 16325. Places are limited so please contact alison.amehartiscali.co.uk a.s.a.p to book your place or for more information.Mahirimah X 2009-1-5 23:45:44 http://www.rakshabibi.co.uk/page6.htm#31922 Welcome to the new and improved website for Raks Habibi UK Having decided that the site needed a bit ofupdating and after having a few problems with uploading the old site ive been sitting at the PC working away for a couple of months and hereis the result. We have a few new gadgety things going on here including Guest Book Blog Contact form Mailing list and more................... I had to to resist the temptation to put in a forum Please feel free to leave us a message in the Guest Book page telling us what you think of the new layout and design. Personally Im rather proud of it as I think it looks fab plus it has the added bonus of giving me yet another place to blog Please bare with us as some pages are still being worked on. I will try to keep you abreast of the Belly Dance events across1066County and any Raks Habibi UK happenings. Happy Dancing Mahirimah x 2008-11-30 23:07:28