Each year, Rosa Noreen of Bright Star World Dance brings an internationally renowned belly dancer in for a workshop weekend.
“While she's here, we put together a professional variety show featuring music and dance of all different genres,” said Noreen who co-founded BSWD four years ago and moved to her High Street location last year. “This year, it’s Princess Farhana of Hollywood.”
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