Azayz Dance

01/07/2026

A really useful post if you're looking to upgrade your sagat! By Natalie Borg - Dancing Cymbalist
https://www.dancingcymbalist.com/post/a-practical-guide-to-buying-finger-cymbals-finding-your-instrument?fbclid=IwdGRjcASyPrNjbGNrBLI-rmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhI0RPxGl7DJk9LGtb18KoufoZzax3Ug-Hod1QHmVf47ZanIDOqZ_jJmnzBo_aem_5e1RjAsni3prvte5OaudVA

A guide to what to look for when buying finger cymbals for the first time or of adding to a collection and considerations during the buying process.

26/05/2026

Two beautiful shots of Azayz Dance performing at the hafla last weekend, taken by the very talented Philanthropic photographic John Macdougall 💜

The group are continuing to rehearse and dance together and I'll oversee from afar! I'm also going to work on a new choreography for 2027 (they don't know about that yet🤩🤩).

So very proud of you all 😍

02/04/2026

Last night was our final class together 😭😭 But don't worry because these amazing women are going to be continuing to dance under the Azayz umbrella.

We're sorting out the practicalities of forming a community group so that they are all set for the beginning of next term and they will be at the hafla in Chard on May 23rd 🌺 I'll still be involved at a distance for technique advice, choreography guidance and practice session support as needed/ wanted, of course 🥰

When I began classes again I didn't intend to leave the area, but the head injury has changed everything... so a new start awaits 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 And I hope you'll all come to Scotland!

I am very sorry, and very, very, VERY sad to leave everyone, and there were more tears yesterday, but I will be back to visit! I'll time my visits to coincide with haflas so that I can see everyone altogether 🥰🌺

It's been an absolute honour to dance with you all❤️💜🧡

19/02/2026

The inimitable Fifi Abdo performing to Ana Fi Intizarak (the piece we're currently learning) 💕

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17/01/2026

Don't forget that we're hosting a small workshop tomorrow in Taunton! Designed to get us all back into dancing after the Christmas break😉An hour of technique and drills then an hour of Just Dance (guided dancing to fabulous music!)
MadHub Dance Studio in Taunton
Sunday 18th January
2-4pm
£10
Book here (use drop down box to select the workshop)

*Taunton Sunday Jan 18th 2-4pm* Technique and Just Dance class £10 Everyone welcome *Taunton Sunday Feb 1st 2-4pm* Choreography class (fast reminder of ALL our choreographies!) £10 Everyone welcome: Bring saidi stick! *8 week term in Wellington* Wednesdays 7.15pm-8.15pm Wellington Baptist Church h...

12/01/2026

Don't forget that the first workshop of term is THIS SUNDAY🤩
Sunday 18th January
2-4pm
MadHub Dance Studio, Taunton
£10

Technique recap (all levels) plus an hour of Just Dance session (as it sounds... guided dance session)😍
Join us to loosen up after the Christmas break!

Book here:

*Taunton Sunday Jan 18th 2-4pm* Technique and Just Dance class £10 Everyone welcome *Taunton Sunday Feb 1st 2-4pm* Choreography class (fast reminder of ALL our choreographies!) £10 Everyone welcome: Bring saidi stick! *8 week term in Wellington* Wednesdays 7.15pm-8.15pm Wellington Baptist Church h...

05/01/2026

Afternoon everyone! Due to the main road being closed into Wellington for most of January we're having to start classes a bit later than planned!

In January I'm offering 2 Sunday workshops in a beautiful dance studio in Taunton, and then the 8-week term will start on Wellington on Wednesday Feb 4th with a beautiful choreography to Ana Fi Intizarak ❤️

New dancers are welcome to any of the classes/workshops (some Egyptian dance experience necessary).

*Taunton Sunday Jan 18th 2-4pm*
Technique and Just Dance workshop £10

*Taunton Sunday Feb 1st 2-4pm*
Choreography workshop (fast reminder of ALL our choreographies!) £10
Bring saidi stick

*Wellington 8 week term*
Wednesdays 7.15pm-8.15pm
Feb 4th- March 25th £60
Bring sagat!

All classes and workshops can be booked here:

*Taunton Sunday Jan 18th 2-4pm* Technique and Just Dance class £10 Everyone welcome *Taunton Sunday Feb 1st 2-4pm* Choreography class (fast reminder of ALL our choreographies!) £10 Everyone welcome: Bring saidi stick! *8 week term in Wellington* Wednesdays 7.15pm-8.15pm Wellington Baptist Church h...

04/01/2026

Hafla poll results!

Thanks to everyone who took a moment to answer the poll about what you would like to see at a hafla!

Here are the most popular responses:

84% want a SHORTER SHOW and lots more time to dance
84% want a COSTUME SWAP/2nd hand costume stall
72% prefer BYO FOOD and drink
72% would like LIVE Arabic music
65% want a SOUQ or some stalls

And finally, but controversially,
50% want an afternoon event...
And 50% want an evening event! 😝 Not sure how to keep everyone happy but I'm working on it🤣

📸 tahia carioca (just because)