First of all, a HUGE thank you to everyone who wrote to us expressing their support for Gothla, and who voted in the survey.

As it happened, news that Raqs Britannia was booked for June emerged just after we asked you all.

But the BIG news is that GothlaUK 2010 is confirmed for the weekend 16th, 17th and 18th July in Leicester.

Performers and instructors include, but are not necessarily limited to, Ariellah, Morgana and Princess Farhana of Hollywood.  Also featuring: Her Royal Hellness Lucretia, Emma Chapman, Fulya, Elin Kaven (Norway), Silvia Colombara (Italy), Nadia (Spain),  Tree Russell, Beverley Spracklen, Molly and Darkstar.

We have managed to secure the International Arts Centre (BTDA) once more, with workshops there on Saturday as well as the Masterclasses and Hafla on Friday, and all classes on Sunday.  Studio 79 will also be a venue on Saturday.

Redeemer have teamed up with us for Open Stage and Club Night.  Thus Open Stage will begin in Redeemer at 8.30pm on Saturday 17th, running into Club Night from 10.30pm.  A buffet meal will be served at Open Stage.

Online bookings are not open yet.  It will take a little while for the timetable to be sorted and the website updated.  As soon as it is, you’ll be the first to know!

Looking forward to seeing you at GothlaUK 2010.

Sue