Fantasia Festival 20th - 21st February 2026

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.  Click here for the Superstar package with Kamelia  You can book individual workshops with Kamelia or any of our other stars – check out all our packages and 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 – or book our Fantasia 2026 package – check here for details.  Click here to see all our packages and workshops.

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.

We currently have 4 amazing packages available.  One of Zaras workshops is included in two of the packages.  See them all here – or book individual workshops – whatever suits you best.

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.
We have one Friday package available for those that want to enter our live drum solo competition.   Drum solo package (both workshops, the show and entry into the drum solo competition).  You can book workshops individually and get your show tickets on this link:  

Friday evening
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
We have a full schedule of workshops – click on the link to see our timetable.  Book a package deal and just pay a deposit now to reserve your place.    
Fantasia Package:  
This allows you access to all the workshops in our main hall on Saturday and tickets to both our shows:  Friday and Saturday night.  1 workshop with Kamelia (Cairo Technique 9-11am) , 1 workshop with Anna Chepets (Majency 11.15-13.15) and 1 workshop with Zara (Be Unforgettable 15.45 – 17.45).   This package is worth £217.50  
Special price:  £165:  –  Only 10 packages available at this price
Kamelia Superstar package:  
If you want to focus your learning with our Cairo star, this is the package for you.
4 x 2hr workshops with Kamelia.  2 on Saturday (technique 9-11a & Saidi Orientale 13.30 – 15.30), 2 on Sunday (Shaabi 11.45 – 13.45 Egyptian Baladi 14.15 – 16.15 – The Sunday workshops have limited numbers).
Friday night International Bellydance Showcase ticket  18.30 – 22.30
Gala show ticket for Saturday night.  
This package is worth £337.50
Our Special price:  £295  –  Only 5 packages now available at this price
Egyptian Essential Package
If you want to focus your study with Egyptian teachers but would like input from different sources, this is for you.  A range of perspectives and an in depth look at Egyptian dance.
1 x 2 hr workshops with Kamelia on Saturday (Saidi Orientale 13.30 – 15.30),  1 x 2hr workshop with Zara on Saturday (Be Unforgettable 15.45 – 17.45).  1 x 2hr workshop with Anna on Sunday (limited numbers:  Iraqi: in the context of Egyptian shows)  
Gala show ticket for Saturday night.  
3 x 2hr workshops in total plus Saturday show ticket.  This option does not include Friday night show.  You can book your Friday night show ticket here.
This package is worth £202.50
Our Special price:  £155  –  Only 10 packages available at this price

Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to postpone Passant Gemeay joining us at Fantasia until February 2027.

Click here to book workshop or show tickets

Good to know

Conway Hall is set in a quiet square with lots of restaurants and bars a couple of minutes walk away.  There is also a Premiere Inn nearby.

Coronavirus – if the UK goes into another lockdown and we have to cancel or postpone, all monies will be refunded minus and bank/processing charges.  Full terms and conditions are on this link.

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