THE AKAROA MAIL Friday July 14 2006

Hips

a-quiver

at Akaroa

workshop

Did you hear the bass sound of

drums, shrill zhargareets, or seen

exotically dressed women in

Akaroa last weekend?

They were here, with plenty of

smiles and laughter enjoying what

was described as a “fun and vibrant

atmosphere” at a successful tribal                      Devi Mamak from Sydney performing at the

bellydance workshop.                                        Gaiety Supper Room in Akaroa last Saturday

For a change this winter there                         

was sunshine and blue skies over                       and Akaroa proved a perfect setting  

the weekend said local tribal                              for the workshop weekend.

bellydancer, Margy Morris.                                “Bellydance is growing fast in

She organised the four-day                                 popularity as a fun and feminine

event with her co-dancers from                          way to fitness” Margy said.

Whitianga and Kerikeri.                                      She teaches tribal style belly

Facilitator for the workshops                             dance courses in Akaroa, with the

was international teacher Devi                           next beginners course starting    

Mamak from Sydney.                                         Tuesday 18 July.

“Thirty women from all over                              She can be contacted on (03)

New Zealand attended, many                             304 7804 for more information.   

of them bellydance teachers