Event location
Auditorium, Import Building, Republic
Event date
Thursday 10th July
Event time
7.30pm - 9pm
Price
Block of four classes, £25 with student ID
Bellydance Lab: Cabaret Edition
Led by Ana Gabriela Hernandez
📍 Republic, East India
🗓️ Join by 17 July 2025
Move, connect and explore through our bellydance classes with teacher Ana Gabriela Hernandez. Bellydance Lab is part of Republic’s commitment to a vibrant, inclusive campus where creativity, wellbeing, and lifelong learning thrive.
Every Thursday night at 7.30pm, step into the dazzling world of Cabaret Bellydance! Led by experienced dancer and cultural researcher Ana Gabriela, this community-centred course blends technique, history, and self-expression, welcoming dancers of all shapes, backgrounds, and genders. Whether you’re new to bellydance or refining your style, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the sensual, political, and performative roots of Cabaret—from its Golden Era in Egypt to its transformation in the U.S.
- Explore Cabaret’s origins: Learn how this style travelled from 1920s Cairo to Western stages.
- Refine your technique: Develop musicality, master intermediate combinations, and build confidence in layered movement.
- Make it your own: Reclaim bellydance on your terms—whether playful, sacred, or sensual.
- Contextualise your practice: Reflect on gender, class, and cultural histories within the dance.
About the facilitator
Ana Gabriela Hernandez is a Colombian bellydancer and researcher with a background in psychology and a Master’s in the Anthropology of Dance. Her practice bridges activism and art, centring underrepresented voices and promoting cultural respect. Ana founded Bellydance Lab in 2024 to build a community of thoughtful dancers inspired by Middle Eastern and North African traditions.
Who it’s for
- Open to beginner and intermediate dancers
- No prior Cabaret experience needed
- Free taster class available for new Bellydance Lab participants
Outcomes
- Perform in a group choreography tailored to your level
- Deepen your understanding of Arab rhythms and instruments
- Strengthen your technique with multi-layered combos
- Gain tools for critical thinking about bellydance’s socio-political history
Access and inclusion
Accessible venue (lifts and toilets)
All genders, ethnicities, and body types welcome
Scholarships available for those unable to pay (priority to queer, trans, and Arab-identifying participants)
Volunteer opportunities available (social media, events, etc.)
📩 To apply for a scholarship, email a short video or letter to:
anagabrielahuk@gmail.com
Additional details
Deadline to join: 17 July 2025
Students studying at universities based at Republic are eligible for discounted rates
Participation in the final show is optional
Minimum 85% attendance required for performance
For more information or to join the next session, contact:
📧 anagabrielahuk@gmail.com
📞 +44 7426 988603
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