Student Testimonials
What do students say about classes with Elspeth SwishandHips?
"Elspeth’s approach was to teach a couple moves at a time and then use them in a short sequence, slowly building our repertoire. It worked beautifully and allowed us to ‘master’ just a couple moves at a time and get comfortable with this very new way of moving our body!! ... I’d love to send a great big thank you to Elspeth SwishandHips for an amazing taste of belly dancing technique and culture. "
Suzy, Healthy Edinburgh blogger, at http://healthyedinburgh.com/bellydancetaster/
"I have been going to Elspeth's classes for a number of years now and thoroughly enjoy my weekly belly dance fix. Elspeth is patient and really takes the time to explain the moves. Whether you are a beginner or more confident, she ensures you are working at the level you feel comfortable with and provides a challenge to those who need a push. The classes are really relaxed and a lot of fun."
Ruth, Dancebase Improvers & Helwa Hurdies Peformance Troupe
"As a beginner I was really nervous before my first class. Elspeth made me feel warmly welcome and part of the group immediately. Very laid back but extremely well given instruction--I danced my first Hafla in public after 8 weeks of class!"
Julie, Fisherrow Beginners Class
"Extremely knowledgable teacher who takes you through he basic moves and pushes you when you need it. Friendly, informative teaching style mixed with a good sense of humour and positive and encouraging attitude. Encourages the inner diva in all of us!"
Lucy, Fisherrow Improvers
"Elspeth’s approach was to teach a couple moves at a time and then use them in a short sequence, slowly building our repertoire. It worked beautifully and allowed us to ‘master’ just a couple moves at a time and get comfortable with this very new way of moving our body!! ... I’d love to send a great big thank you to Elspeth SwishandHips for an amazing taste of belly dancing technique and culture. "
Suzy, Healthy Edinburgh blogger, at http://healthyedinburgh.com/bellydancetaster/
"I have been going to Elspeth's classes for a number of years now and thoroughly enjoy my weekly belly dance fix. Elspeth is patient and really takes the time to explain the moves. Whether you are a beginner or more confident, she ensures you are working at the level you feel comfortable with and provides a challenge to those who need a push. The classes are really relaxed and a lot of fun."
Ruth, Dancebase Improvers & Helwa Hurdies Peformance Troupe
"As a beginner I was really nervous before my first class. Elspeth made me feel warmly welcome and part of the group immediately. Very laid back but extremely well given instruction--I danced my first Hafla in public after 8 weeks of class!"
Julie, Fisherrow Beginners Class
"Extremely knowledgable teacher who takes you through he basic moves and pushes you when you need it. Friendly, informative teaching style mixed with a good sense of humour and positive and encouraging attitude. Encourages the inner diva in all of us!"
Lucy, Fisherrow Improvers