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Bellyup Tribal dancers (FCBD Style)

When?

We run an 8 week term that starts at the beginning of school terms.

2023 Term dates:
Term 1: 31st January - 23rd March 2023
*Term 2:   24th April - 15th June 2023* 
Term 3: 18th July - 7th September 2023
Term 4: 10th October - 28th November 2023
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Where?

We hold classes in Tuggeranong: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North, Greenway
We are in Studio 2, which is best accessed through the double yellow doors that lead off the side car park (just before you go under the bridge). When you enter the centre we are in the studio on your right.
What style?
​At Bellyup, we teach two different styles of bellydance, traditional/Oriental (what most people think of when they think bellydance) and FCBD/Tribal style (a modern form of bellydance where dancers learn a 'vocabulary' of dance combinations using cues to dance together).

In our traditional classes, we teach you the moves through choreography, not just endless drilling. This means that when you go home from your very first class, you will already be able to put together a number of moves!
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Likewise, FCBD style will have you dancing combinations from the very first class. We teach using the FCBD format where a leader uses cues and the other dancers follow, this makes every performance unique.
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Who can dance?

Anyone!
Our students have ranged in age from 6 to 83.
We have women of all shapes and sizes, and have taught students with varying degrees of mobility.

Classes

Traditional/Oriental style
Tuesday
​6 - 7pm:  (Please note that the first class of term 2 will be at 7pm on Monday 24th April, due to ANZAC Day)
Beginners with Fran - Rakset al Amal (Beginner Drum)
This drum choreography is specifically designed to teach sharp/percussive moves such as shimmies, piston hips, pops, Egyptian walk and hip drops. It is perfect for anyone who has never belly danced before – or for anyone looking to brush up on their sharp moves.
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7 - 8pm:   (Please note that the first class of term 2 will be at 8pm on Monday 24th April, due to ANZAC Day)
Continuing with Bec - Salam Ulhob
Learn a choreography to the catchy song Salam Ulhob. You will discover some new formations and some different ways to do the moves you already know. This choreography is in two groups and partially done with a partner.

​FCBD®️ Style (ATS/Tribal):
Wednesday
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Level 1 (beginners) with Katrina 
This class is aimed at introducing the basics of tribal (Level 1) to beginner dancers, and introducing finger cymbals (zills). In this style of dance, you only need to remember short combinations, not a full length choreography!
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7:30pm - 8pm
​‘Flow’ session*  with Katrina/Bronwyn
This is a facilitated improvisational dance session where dancers can put into practice the movements and skills they have learned during classes. All dancers are met at their level and nurtured to grow as part of the group.
Minimum of one term experience of FCBD style group improvisation classes required.

8pm - 9pm
Level 2 (continuing) with Bronwyn
Build on your movement vocabulary learned in Level 1.
This class will not only teach you new (Level 2) moves but will also show you variations on moves you already know.
Completion of Level 1 (A & B) is a prerequisite for this class.

Cost?

Early bird prices (until 11:59pm Friday 21st April 2023)
$135 for one class per term
(8 classes/8 weeks)
$200 for two classes per term 
(16 classes/8 weeks)
*please note: 'Flow' session - $30

Regular prices (from Saturday 22nd April 2023)
$155 for one class per term
(8 classes/8 weeks)
$220 for two classes per term
(16 classes/8 weeks)
*please note: 'Flow' session - $30

Payment via bank transfer:
Bellyup Bellydance
BSB: 325-185
Acc: 03281676

What do I wear?

Wear something comfortable that allows movement, like leggings and a T-shirt. 
No, you don't have to bare your tummy (unless you want to!)

Don't forget to bring a drink bottle!

Contact

bellyupbellydance@hotmail.com