DANCE THE GODDESS (4-7 DAYS) -  women only

With Marwa, Katy Noura and musicians

Temple dance, Egyptian harem dance, Sufi dance

This training course awakens the inner goddess through temple training and Egyptian dance. It consists of four days of training and three days to rest and practice. Classes consist of one hour of goddess work with Katy Noura, and two hours of dance training with Marwa and the musicians. The course concludes with a live exposition of Sufi dancing for all.

Day 1: Awaken to the inner goddess.

Day 2: The soul of the harem

Day 3: Sensuality, self-control and mystical allure.

Day 4: Grace and beauty

Days 4-7: Rest, practice and sightseeing

Accommodation and full board for up to seven days with servants

Four three hour training sessions with musicians

Welcome and transport from Cairo airport on arrival

A celebration party with Zar music

Flights; ( approx £300 from Heathrow, direct daily flights by Egyptair or B/A. Recommended travel agents Mina Travel, 33 Westbourne Grove, London W.2. 4UA. Tel: 0207 792 4690. Mention Katy Butler for discount)

Insurance.

Visas; (Egyptian visas can be obtained on arrival at Cairo airport. £12.00 cash only)

Tips and Gratuities (baksheesh)
It is an Egyptian custom to give small financial rewards for extra services. Whilst we protect our guests from being pressured, tipping is at your discretion.

The following are suggested as optional extras:

Moonlight camel rides

A felucca trip on the Nile

Horse riding in the desert

Excursion to the Cairo Museum

Day trip to Saqarra and Memphis

Shopping trips to local bazaars

Sufi dancing with Zar musicians

Day trips to the Pyramids

A trip to Old Cairo to see the Sufi dancers

A trip to see the authentic Zar dancing in the village of Abu Reit (subject to availability)