A 
addition to our 2010 Theme Night programme!
Saturday 25 September 2010
A Middle Eastern Night
Cruise with Belly Dancing !
Join us on Orwell Lady for an evening cruise enjoying the delights of a Middle Eastern Evening complete with belly dancing together with a specially designed buffet supper with a Middle Eastern flavour.
The Belly Dancing Display will be by Naia and the Lilith Dreaming dancing troupe and also brings an opportunity for anyone to join in and learn how to belly dance! The dancing style is Gypsy Fusion Belly Dance, a fusion belly dance style that incorporates elements from Egyptian, Turkish and Tribal - all with a definitive flamenco flair!
This belly dance style is a broad and liberal interpretation of the performance and folk dances of the 'Gypsy' (more properly called Rom, Roma or Romani) people, primarily from Turkey, Spain, the Balkans, and Egypt. It is believed that the Romani originated in northern India. They migrated north and east into the Middle East and Europe, evolving their original dance style by incorporating elements of each culture they came in contact with.
Gypsy uses the core belly dance moves vocabulary and belly dance techniques of classic bellydance with the addition of other elements, including Roma and Middle Eastern folkloric steps. The dance is known for its passion, exuberance, and high energy. There is often the use of props such as tambourines and finger cymbals. Skirt work is now very popular in Gypsy bellydance, but was not acceptable among many Roma dancers in the past.
Some pure, traditional Roma music is used for Gypsy bellydance, but more often the music is a blend of Gypsy/Roma,Turkish, Arabic, and European folkloric elements.
More information on the dance can be found on Naia's website which you will find by clicking on the picture above ( the site will open in a separate window).
The Middle Eastern Buffet will include
Lamb koftas,
Couscous,
Spiced chicken kebabs,
Pitta bread,
Hummus,
Feta cheese and olives.
This cruise offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a festive Middle East style evening whilst cruising down the River Orwell onboard Orwell Lady.
The price for the Cruise is £24.50 per person which includes a three and half hour (Harwich Harbour) cruise, belly dancing display and buffet supper.
Numbers will be strictly limited so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
To check availability of spaces and buy tickets please contact
Ipswich Tourist Information
Telephone: 01473 258070
or call in person
Tourist Information Centre
St Stephen's Church,
St Stephens Lane,
Ipswich, IP 1 1DP
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updated
June 21, 2010
