Hi everyone,

Unfortunately Dondi has been taken ill and is now unable to make this year's event.

However, I am absolutely delighted to announce that award-winning dancer Michelle Joyce of San Francisco (www.arabicdance.net) is able to join us instead. Michelle is a wonderful teacher & performer with a great deal of experience as a workshop teacher both in the US and internationally, and I am sure that everyone will enjoy taking classes with her and seeing her perform in the Gala Show. Celebrating Dance is grateful for the fact that Michelle was able to fit us into her busy schedule at short notice.

Meanwhile I am sure that you will all wish to join me in wishing Dondi a speedy return to full health.

Kind regards

Afra