Experience the UK’s longest-running Bellydance Festival at the fabulous Conway Hall.
We have several amazing dancers joining us for the first time at Fantasia 2026.
Fantasia will take place over 3 days: 20th February – 22nd February 2026.
Our Cairo Superstar:
Kamelia Mourad
We are delighted to bring Kamelia to the UK for the first time. Her performances are electric. Kamelia has her own unique style. A wonderful mix of playfulness, great technique and charisma. Her shows often incorporate elements of folklore such as saidi, shaman or melaya dance. Kamelia performs regularly on the Nile Maxim and is in great demand. She teaches at the Nile group festival and at festivals around the world.
Students love her generous nature and ability to break down moves. If you love the Egyptian style you will love Kamelia. You can book individual workshops with Kamelia or any of our other stars now – check out all our workshops here.
Our European Star:
Anna Chepets
We are also delighted to bring Anna to the UK for the first time. Anna is a world famous teacher and performer. Originally from Ukraine she has travelled to teach and perform in over 20 countries. She has won competitions at many festivals – and gone on to be a judge at many more. Anna has worked in Cairo and brings a wealth of knowledge to the festival. I am particularly excited by her workshop ‘Iraqi: in the context of Egyptian shows’.
Anna is loved for her clear and inclusive teaching style – if you can you should take a class with her.
You can book individual workshops with Anna, show tickets and more on this link: Workshops and more.
Cairo cabaret star:
Zara Dance
Zara is one of the UK’s best loved Cairo performers. Zara lives and works as a professional dancer in Cairo. She spends time with her mum in the UK whenever she can. Zara always welcomes dancers to her shows in Cairo and is a very generous hostess. Zara teaches and performs around the world and hosts her own events in the UK. This will be Zaras first time teaching at the Fantasia festival and we are so pleased she is joining us.
Workshops, shows, talks and drumming classes. See them all here
We will also have some of our regular teachers back by popular demand. See the full Fantasia timetable on this link.
NEW: FANTASIA PROGRAMME FOR 2026
Fantasia 2026 will start on Friday 20th February
Friday 1.30 – 3pm
Performance skills with Dorte
Friday 3.15 – 5.15pm
Live tabla solo workshop with Carmen Tormo and master percussionist Joelle Barker. If you want to explore and develop your tabla solo skills, this is for you.
For those who want to perform a 2 minute tabla solo on stage in the evening show as part of our Live Tabla competition, this workshop will be invaluable.
Friday evening 20th Feb 2026
Fantasia International Bellydance Showcase
A showcase of talent – both UK dancers and international guests. Groups, Troupes and solos ….. book your place to perform. We will also be hosting our 2nd Drum Solo competition. At the end of the evening we will have time for everyone to get up and dance.
For more details on how to book a place to perform click here
All performers need to have booked at least one workshop and the show ticket before they can ask for a performance slot. Package holders get first priority. Book your show ticket here
Saturday & Sunday 21/22nd Feb 2026
We have a full schedule of workshops – click on the link to see our timetable.
And of course our amazing Gala show on Saturday 21st Feb featuring all of our amazing teachers and guests. It also includes the final of our year long ‘Bellydance Now International Challenge’.
Get your Gala show ticket here
Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to postpone Passant Gemeay joining us at Fantasia until February 2027.
