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Deepening in Dance with Karine
(Nurabia Caravanserai Project)

23rd August – 30th August 2007

This is a fantastic opportunity to embody the dance in this stunning land. Play with the elements and contrasting qualities of the dance both inner and outer. There will be at least 10 hours dance tuition per week near our accommodation. All levels of ability are catered for.

Creative Writing with Jane Flood

30th August - 6th September 2007

 

 

Jane Flood has been telling traditional stories for over 16 years and is renowned for her deep passion and wicked sense of humour. Her work has taken her around the world and back again and into strange and curious situations all of which inform her stories.

This will be an opportunity to explore your skills as a creative writer with structured ideas and guidance. We will be using the beautiful environment of Dalyan as inspiration and then see were the words take us.

Dance & Drum with Karine & Chas
(Nurabia Caravanserai Project)


10th - 17th September 2007


You may come to dance & drum or choose to do just one or the other. There will be at least 10 hours of dance tuition and at least 7 hours of drum tuition during the week. There will be strong emphasis on developing your dance skills to live drum music. Maren Lueg, a flute and ney player will also accompany us for during the week. There will be a chance to link in with top local musicians (violin, oud and darabouka players) and make music for the dancers.

Chas Whitaker is known for his clear & relaxed teaching, introducing the drums & rhythms of the Arab world. Experienced in Egyptian & Moroccan rhythms he accompanies solo & group dancers in restaurants, theatres and festivals in the UK.

Karine & Chas have been co-leading their successful dance/drum workshops in the UK where they perform together as a duo & with Panjandrums – an Arabic fusion dance band.

Holiday Costs

Basic holiday without workshops
£280

Holiday with only Dance workshops

£330

Holiday with only Drumming workshops

£320

Holiday with Drumming and Dance workshops

£380

Please note that flights are NOT included in the price

Book on two weeks and get a 10% discount from your second week.


Small Print

All our holidays include:

  • Bed & Breakfast for 7 nights.
  • 5 evening meals including a moonlight dinner cruise
  • A day boat trip – visiting the ruins of Kaunos; Turtle Beach & relaxing mud baths.

Optional Extras:

  • Private classes are an optional extra if you would like individual help with your dance or drumming. Price to be discussed with your tutor.
  • A trip to Fethiye for shopping, visiting the belly dance shop, market, hammam (steam bath & massage) and an evening meal out.
  • Evening meal out in Dalyan with local musicians, folkloric dancers and belly dancer, or there maybe an option of travelling to Marmaris to see a large scale dance show.

Cost excludes
Flight & transfer. Dalaman is the nearest airport. Early booking of flights is recommended for cheapest charter deals. Dalyan is approximately 20 minutes taxi ride from the airport. Cost is approximately £25 (you could share with other dancers on same flight).
Visa. There is currently a £10 visa entry fee payable in sterling on arrival at Dalaman airport.

Booking
Please phone us to ensure availability.
The deposit is £100 non-refundable, payable by 1st May to ensure accommodation. The balance is due by 1st August.

Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you take out comprehensive travel insurance.

Cancellations
For cancellations up to 10 days prior to departure date the deposit will be retained. If cancellation occurs in the final 9 days before departure the full fee will be retained. No refunds will be made once in Dalyan.

Health
We regret that our holiday will not be suitable if you are unable, for physical, mental or emotional reasons to take responsibility for yourself.


Disclaimer

All information is correct at the time of going to press. However should unforeseen circumstances arise there may need to be alterations to the above holiday. Every effort will be taken to ensure an acceptable alternative. We do not accept any liability should this occur, nor do we accept liability for loss/damage to your personal property or any medical condition which may develop during/after your holiday. Your holiday insurance should cover these /any other contingencies.