Testimonials & Comments
*It would be lovely to hear if you've enjoyed a performance or a workshop you've taken with us. Maybe you could share a memory or an experience we've had together...
"Maxine & Christine. You are both my inspiration. I honestly think you are both the best ATS dancers in the UK and how lucky I am that you both in the county next door. Thanks for brilliant and patient teaching & all your tips and encouragement. You make me believe that one day I might dance as beautifully as you both do and your both lovely too! See you soon. *Nameste*. Helen (Hara Tribal Bellydance & Eastern Gypsies, Suffolk) xx (17/12/11)
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" Dear Christine, We would like to pass on our thanks for bringing the group along to perform at our Annual Bows and Bells collection. With the efforts of a team of over 50 volunteer collectors and 8 acts performing, we managed to raise an amazing £2,400!! Which considering, in this financial climate, was a really fantastic amount, I’m sure the performances helped us achieve this with people who stopped to listen, watch and enjoy. All of the care, provided by the Farleigh Hospice team, would not be possible without the support of people like you. Please accept our heartfelt thanks and gratitude and know that all the money you helped raise enables us to continue to care for local people who need our services. We would love to have you back to perform, the troupe were mesmerizing." Kindest regards Ria O’Connell, Community Fundraising Team (13/12/11)
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" Thank you for performing at Mind, Body and Spirit the comments were that your dancing made the day. Your music is so evocative of time I spent in Morocco with the Burbur tribal music. I got a free holiday listening to the music you gave me to play. Having Rob come along was fantastic please pass my thanks to him also. Truy a spectacular dance troupe and once again thanks to all who performed." Regards, Alex Crawford (06/10/2011)
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"Tribal now is not like before, it's getting versatile attracting more and more people to it and that what you've done guys on Planet Egypt night .. you left no choice to the audience but to love the way you danced .. go on ladies" ~ Nashwan Mediaa (04/08/11)
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"I loved your dance and am sure Ms FCBD would feel the same way too. My congratulations and we will def have you back ! xxxx thanks so much and so pleased you enjoyed it x" Anne White of Planet Egypt (31/07/2011)
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"Dear Christine and Dancers, We would like to say a very big thank you to you all for coming along on our Sunflower Day and performing. You were absolutely wonderful! We managed to raise a superb £2727.55 on that day and that is due, I’m sure, to the brilliant performances that took place. We hope you enjoyed it too. All of the care provided by the Farleigh Hospice team would not be possible without the support of people like you. Please accept our heartfelt thanks and gratitude and know that all the money you helped raise enables us to continue to care for local people who need our services. Thank you." Kind regards and thanks, Ria O’Connell - Community Fundraising Team (07/07/2011)
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"Oh, how i envy you for having such a cool ATS community in Essex!!! it was nice meeting you all!!! :-) sad i wasn't able to take more pics but in i have it etched in my memory as the one that made me decide this is the dance i truly want!! Christine and Maxine, thank you so much!" Marj (20/02/2011)
(p.s. Marj came all the way from the Phillipines and took a 4 hour train jouney to attend our Walton workshop)
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"Dear Christine, Maxine and all the performers of the Akula Tribal Dance at the Community Showcase of 6th Feb 2011 on behalf of Rotary Clubs of Chelmsford, We would like to thank you so very much for the exquisite performance you gave on Sunday at the Chelmsford Civic Theatre. There were so many favourable comments given and even Lord Petre commented on the elaborate costumes and professional performance the like of which he had never seen before." Pet Thornton (08/02/2011)
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"My daughter Dina who is in Chelmsford who also performed one of Indian Dance with her group. She sent me mail to watch your Akula Tribal Bellydance. Congratulations and my best wishes for doing wonderful work. Well Done." Regards, Vishnu (11/02/2011)
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"Everyone in classes this week loved your workshop and dancing so thx again for making the Hafla such a success." Hxx (13/01/11)
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"Fantastic workshop on Saturday at Hacheston, enjoyed every minute. Your evening performance was stunning, what an inspiration. Hoping to get the opportunity to attend another workshop or performance soon." Thank you, Juli x (10/01/11)
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"Thanks so much for a wonderful night it was not until I got home did I truly realize what a break through you have been for Tribal in this area, it was a fabulous night," Sarah D (09/01/11)
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"Lovely, lovely workshop today. Enjoy yourselves and hurry back soon! x "
~ Gill H (20/11/10)
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"On behalf of the South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust we would like to thank you for supporting our Shape Your Life Day. It was an amazing day and enabled many of our staff to receive valuable information helping them to make informed decisions on a variety of lifestyle issues." ~ Claire D" (08/11/10)
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"It was lovely to meet you yesterday at the 5th Summer Day of Dance... your workshop was Brilliant, it was lovely to get something tribally in Suffolk for us Eastern Gypsies!!! and your evening performance was breathtaking, definately given me something to aspire to!!! will try to get to one of your workshops asap, take care ~ Nicola x" (02/08/10)
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"It was great to see you both again yesterday. Had a great time. Workshop was great. Can't wait to get you both up to Norfolk for some more fun and dancing. x x" ~ Elaine (02/08/10)
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"Had a wonderful time this morning at the Workshop, thank you ladies, can't wait till next time lovjx" ~ Jan (12/06/10)
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"Hi, I was at the performance that you did at Slack Space on Saturday. It was so brilliant, such a positive experience :) I felt such positivity from your group, it felt like a celebration of femininity (I know there was one male dancer, but you know what I mean ;)" ~ Eve (15/2/10)
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"How nice to see you at SlackSpace yesterday. You did a nice job, well appreciated!" ~ Dorian (14/2/10)
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"Hi, I saw a performance of your tribal dancing in Colchester, which I enjoyed, also I particularly liked the accompanying music the girls danced to. Would you be able to tell me who it was by so I might be able to buy a CD perhaps? Thank you," ~ Penny (guest at the Roman Feast) 11/2/10
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"Please thank all your dancers they were great and also lots of fun. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as the guests did. With lots of respect and thanks." ~ Don Quinn (organiser of the Roman Feast) in aid of 'Save Colchester's Roman Circus'(1/2/10)
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"Thanks for being lovely teachers and giving me the confidence and ability to get up there and dance. You've introduced me to such a fulfilling part of my life" ~ Mark Brown (6/12/09)
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"Wonderful, informative website :)" - Susan H (27/11/09)
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"What a beautiful website. You both look stunning - I'm proud to know you. Wishing you success & fulfilment. Love & Hugs" ~ your tribal pal Irene xx" (08/05/09)
