The Fifth International Bellydance Festival is taking place on the 8th and 9th of April in Frigiliana, Malaga. The festival features dance workshops for all levels, bellydancing shows and a bazaar over the three days, beginning with a welcome lunch of tasty paella at Ayo’s famous beach bar.

Bellydance Festival Program:

Friday April 8th – Future Stars

The Friday show will be a very special one. For the first time the festival are preparing a Gala FUTURE STARS.
This is the ideal place and atmosphere for performers who are just starting out in their dancing career, giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their talent and creativity.

Saturday April 9th – Mare Nostrum

For the first time in Andalucia, the Bellydance Festival is proudly presenting exceptional Egyptian artist TITO SEIF!
Other fantastic performers include NESMA (Spain), SABINA TODARO (Italy), MALIKA FERHAT (Italy), SYLVIA SHAZADI (Spain), HELENA RULL (Spain), LEIRE BOLUMBURU (Spain) and many more.

The Bellydance is one of the most ancient dances of all times.

Its name in Arabic is RAKS SHARKI which literally means ORIENTAL DANCE. This sensual dance combines elements found in regions of the FAR EAST and NORTH AFRICA.

The name “Belly Dance” came into being in the 19th century when Europeans travelled to hot, exotic countries seeking cultures and traditions different from their own. These travellers, surprised by the movements of the hips and belly, named the dance the belt dance.

For more information on the Bellydance Festival, please visit the website: www.victoriaivanova.com or call: +34 665 960 173