2 days of Workshops & Hafla with Abeer Will of Alexandria
25th & 26th October 2026
The Buckleton Belly Dance School is honoured to welcome our special guest teacher Abeer Will of Alexandria. Abeer will be teaching two days of Folkloric and Belly Dance workshops for us at Ickleton Village Hall plus we will celebrate her being with us with a Hafla.
ABOUT ABEER WILL
Abeer was born in Alexandria. When she went to university she joined their Egyptian folklore troupe and fell in love with dancing. The Troupe went on to win awards and travelled around Europe, when they travelled to Germany she met and fell in love with her husband. Since her marriage she has been based in Germany but still travelled regularly back home to Egypt.
Abeer said she had the best of both worlds. She earned good money in Germany and this enabled her to take classes with top teachers when she went back to Egypt. Abeer is a great believer in continuous study, and through her continuous study she has a deep knowledge of Folkloric Belly dance. Abeer is now a director of the BELLYDANCE NOW organisation and regularly attends their international summer school, where she usually runs a folkloric course.
It is a great honour for Abeer to have her teach workshops in Cambridge, a rare opportunity to be taught by her within the UK.
Workshops With Abeer Will
25th & 26th October 2026
Workshop 1 12.30pm to 2.30pm, Saturday 24th October 2026
Nubian style technique & combinations
Learn the history, basics and beyond of this fun Key style of Egyptian Folkloric dance. From Footwork to stylisation, start the weekend laughing and learning.
Workshop 2 3.30 -5.30pm Saturday 24th October 2026
Saidi choreography with stick
Don’t miss this chance to learn a Saidi Stick Choreography from Abeer, she will breakdown the history and steps and nuances of the Saidi Style – please bring a stick with you – some will be available but its better to use the stick you are used to.
Workshop 3 10-12am Sunday 25th October 2026
Abeer’s Oriental choreography, Part 1
A chance to take a deeper look at the oriental style with history, stylisation and nuances – learn this deeply beautiful oriental choreography by Abeer
Workshop 4 9-12.30 – 2.30pm Sunday 25th October 2026
Abeer’s Oriental choreography, part 2.
Learn and consolidate the beautiful Choreography by Abeer – please attend part 1 for fuller understanding.
The Buckleton Belly Dance Shires Hafla, With our Special guest Abeer Will
25th October 2026 7-11pm
To celebrate Abeer being with us in Cambridgeshire we will be holding a Hafla at Ickleton Village Hall. There will be dance performances from the Buckleton Belly Dance School, from the local dance community. plus we are very honoured to have performing for us our very special guest Abeer Will.All Groups & Soloists are welcome to perform at the Hafla, Performance Slots are on a first come first, serve basis. To book a performance slot please contact Sue Baker on susi-bee@hotmail.co.uk.
There will be a chance to shop at ourJust Because Stall and if you have any Belly Dance costumes that you wish to sell please feel free to bring them along for the Preloved rail.
A few refreshments will be provided but please bring some food to share for the buffet table.
Workshop & Hafla Tickets
Early Bird up to 30th September 2026
£20 for one Workshop
£40 for two Workshops
£45 for both workshops & 1 ticket to The BBDS Hafla
£80 for all 4 workshops & 1 ticket to BBDS Hafla
£10 Buckleton Belly Dance School Hafla ticket only
Prices From 1st October 2026
£25 for one Workshop
£45 for two Workshops
£55 for 2 workshops & a ticket to The Buckleton Belly dance Shires Hafla
£85 for all workshops & a ticket to The Buckleton Belly dance Shires Hafla
£13 for one Hafla Ticket
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Please note that all tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the host.
To Book a place please contact Sue Baker on susi-bee@hotmail.co.uk
Workshop and Hafla Venue Details
The workshops and Hafla will take place at
Ickleton Village Hall, the Recreation Ground, Frogge St CB10 1SH
Amenities
There is a small shop nearby open on saturdays from 8am until 7pm, plus a pub that does food right next to the hall.
Arriving By Road
Ickleton is located between Great Chesterford, Hinxton and Duxford. The village is easily accessible from the A11 (via Great Chesterford), the A505 (via Duxford or Hinxton) and from the M11 (Northbound Junction 9, Southbound Junction 10).
The Village Hall is located in the centre of the village, opposite the Costcutter village post office, down a short driveway. There is parking available at the hall. If you are using a SATNAV, the location may show up as the CRICKET CLUB as or as ICKLETON VILLAGE HALL GROUND as the facilities are shared- the SATNAV may also show Frogge Street Great Chesterford, which is the same road. Here is a map link to the location – https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Ickleton+Cricket+Club/@52.0707509,0.1750106,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x47d87cda4c480d13:0x6ff4e13212b63f30!8m2!3d52.0707476!4d0.1771993
Arriving By Rail
There is a railway station at Great Chesterford, which is about 10 minutes’ walk from the venue. If you are intending to come by train, please contact me and I should be able to organize a lift from/to the station.
By Bus
Although there is an hourly bus service which runs through Ickleton from both Cambridge and Saffron Walden, the last one departs just after 5pm, so if you have any travel queries please contact me.
Facilities
There are several changing rooms at the Village Hall. Although there is a shop nearby, I would recommend that you bring your own snacks/water/lunch. I will provide hot drinks and a few refreshments.
General
If you have any health issues which may affect you on the day, please could you make Abeer aware of these prior to the start of the workshop.
Feel free to contact me for any further information via email, or mobile/whatsapp/text on the day 07943 743300.
ANY PROFIT MADE FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO THE JUST BECAUSE CHARITY