highest and best that we can, the more we self ABOUt plANet egypt
reflect on what we are delivering. The more we
work with integrity, the better we lead the way. Planet Egypt is a consortium of acclaimed per-
formers and highly skilled and experienced
(Evete) Has belly dancing always been your teachers of Raqs Sharqi, and other Oriental
full-time career? What did you do before dance styles. Founded in 2003, it draws on the
belly dance? best talent that professional Oriental dance in
the UK has to offer.
(Anne) No, previously I studied languages
(French and Spanish) with Business Skills. Aims:
I lived abroad, and I worked in PR, entertain-
ment, advertising and finally television. Then I • Cultivate a deeper understanding and love
escaped! of Oriental music and dance
• Promote high standards of Oriental dance
(Evete) You have a child. What is it like to education - see classes
be a single mum and to also be so deeply • Support fledgling dance professionals - see
involved in belly dance? showcases
• Work with and feature leading exponents of
(Anne) Well it’s been quite easy apart from child- Oriental dance, see photos
care issues. My outgoing and sociable nature has • Produce and stage quality shows that are
enabled me to make friends very easily. Most enjoyable, inclusive and successful
of my real friends come from the community. I
have been nourished enormously by them, and For more information about Planet Egypt visit:
my daughter has benefited from some brilliant
www.planetegypt.co.uk
role models. I have received tremendous sup-
port and feel very privileged. My daughter is a
great dancer and has honed her talents at many
events hosted by musician friends and the Arab
community that we socialise within. In fact, they
may have encouraged her too much!
(Evete) Does work take up a lot of your time
or do you find that it can take up on the time
you spend with your child?
(Anne) Yes. Planet Egypt takes up a HUGE
amount of my time, and it encroaches on quality
time that I could spend with my daughter. Some-
times it’s been hard to make the right choice. I
also have many esoteric interests and hobbies
as well, but I can anticipate the time that I could
explore other things, as she is growing up so
fast now.
(Evete) How do you juggle everything?
(Anne) Well, I am a bit manic – and it helps!
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