Organisations

Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt

Northern Arabic Dance Association (NADA)

NADA is pleased to support Just Because. Many of our members are actively fundraising for the charity and our quarterly magazine is keen to publish articles and updates on the charity's progress.

Mosaic

Aladdin's Cave

Whirling Dervish

Raqs Britannia and the Bellydance Superstars

Farida Dance

Tarab Dance Company
The Tarab Dance Company whole heartedly support the work of Just Because and wish the charity every success in their support of the women of Egypt.

Wiggle web

South Pennine Dance (SoPen)

Individuals

Kay Taylor (Farida Dance)
Breast cancer is something that can potentially affect all of us. If caught early it can be treated successfully. 'Just Because' is a great idea as most of the women in Egypt do not have easy, if any, access to diagnostic treatment and this will really help. Egypt has been a huge source of inspiration to me so it is a pleasure to support such a worth while cause.

Chris Ogden (Wiggle web/Jewel of Yorkshire and Bedazzle event organiser)
We have taken a great deal from the culture of Egypt in order to follow our dance. It is fitting that profits from the Bedazzle events will go to the 'Just Because...' fund. We hope by this we can give something back in exchange for what we have borrowed.

Jacky Oruc
Dancer and teacher in Lincolnshire- I first heard about 'Just Because' via an invitation to a fundraising hafla, it was early on when Sara had been diagnosed with breast cancer, within just a couple of weeks I was getting loads of emails requesting raffle prizes and with information about different fundraising events from different groups, how quickly the word had spread and been taken to the hearts of our close knit dance community. Conversation with different friends followed and I was shocked to hear how difficult it is for women to be diagnosed and treated in Egypt and how little funding there is for such essential treatment that we in this country would take for granted. After visiting Cairo for the first time in May 2006 I realized what a privileged life we have in England and how much the Middle Eastern culture, women and music has changed my life forever. We have taken so much from them and now it is our chance to give something back!

Jillina www.jillina.com

"We are all connected whether it be thru dance,music,art,or simply a
friendship .
Take time to open you mind,heart and wallet to help the quality of
life for others ."
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Artemisia www.artemisiadances.com

Artemisia started belly dancing a decade and a half ago, today she is fast

becoming a sought-after international performer and teacher. Her

performances are full of joy and fun, passion and sensuality. Audiences

especially appreciate her magic with the veil, her ability to convey both

drama and emotion on the stage, and her sense of humour. As a soloist she

performs regularly in Belgium and abroad, teaching succesfull workshops at

bellydance festivals world-wide

She is the director and lead teacher of dance school (e)motion in Leuven

(Belgium), offering classes and workshops to hundreds of students, from

total beginners to professionals. Students describe her as an enthusiastic,

warm and encouraging teacher who loves to share her passion and knowledge,

combining technical expertise with a great sense of introducing students to

communication and creativity in dance.

She is dedicated to spreading the word about Just Because in Europe and will

continue to support this amazing charity.