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Photographs
by Keith Smith | Photographs
by Steve Docherty
In December
2008 you were entertained by:
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Sitara
An accomplished performer, choreographer and teacher, Sitara has performed
at top London venues, and for the Turkish Ambassador, toured with
the acclaimed bellydance breakbeat band Oojami, and featured in a
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The
Eastern Roses Dance Troupe
The Eastern Roses were formed in 2003 by Sitara. Renowned for their variety,
diversity and spectacular costuming style, and dedicated to providing
breathtaking performances, the troupe has been wowing audiences in venues
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Barbara
Linda, Brenda & Susan in
"Modern
Pop"
Following the warm reception of their playful gypsy-style
duet at the September Shimmy-Licious, Linda and Barbara have teamed
up with Susan Morris (enchanting Egyptian solo at September event)
and with Brenda Smith to bring you a brand new charming group choreography.
Expect a dance full of character, glamour and excitement as they
unveil their latest master piece to a modern and up beat Egyptian
pop song
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Gerry-Rae
of the Eastern Roses with Brenda, Claire, Emma, Claire, and Claire
otherwise known as Harem de Anubis in
Gothic tribal
 Bringing
some Gothic Tribal to your evening the girls have been busy preparing
this brand new Choreography. Dark and moody Goth meets attitude
to industrial techno. Expect beautiful contrasts between fluid
moves and sharp pops and locks with very precise technique. You
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| Sabina & Cate
of the Eastern Roses with Jo, Chris, Shirley- Anne, Chelmsford
class students
As
the palm trees sway, and the waves gently lap on the golden shore
the dusky maidens perform a pretty”aparina dance. In Polynesia
the “aparina” is a dance with music and singing. The movements
describe the sea, land, and the elements, praise to God, greetings
and love. Graceful fluidity, gorgeous femininity and stunning costuming!
These ladies will bring a taste of Polynesian belly dance to the
evening as they perform their brand new Island Choreography
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‘Like This Like
That’
by Lyndsey Roberta & Karen
 Lyndsey
and Roberta never cease to deliver fantastic and entertaining dances
and tonight they are back again with their all new choreography to
‘Like This, Like that’ Complete with their own distinctive style, this
dance promises to be a guaranteed foot tapping funky and energetic
experience that will leave you exhilarated and wanting more! Enjoy!
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Mystik
Hips
All girls are experienced dancers who have
been dancing for over 5 years and formed their troupe in 2007.
Their style is predominantly Turkish/Egyptian with a hint of
tribal and fusion influences too. Following their sensational,
mysterious and suspense building performance at the September
Shimmy-Licious, they are back again with their cloaks to bring
you a charming and flirtatious performance that will be a treat
to you all! Expect spectacular choreography, gorgeous costumes
and an outstanding performance from these girls! Definitely not
to be missed!
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Our
star performer and superstar in the making!
Ozgen
treated us to one of the most mesmerising and passionate performances
that we had ever seen! Bringing his powerful charisma and energy
to the stage he made the Christmas Shimmy-Licious night one that
will be in our minds forever! Born in the Turkish part of Cyprus
he lived and worked in Istanbul. He has taught and choreographed
for the last 14 years and has been living in London for the last
3 years. His reputation as male belly dancer has taken him across
Europe and he was even offered to join the cast of Hurren-Sultan-
a show as big as Cats and equivalent to RiverDance.
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