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Bellyup Oriental dancers

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When?

We run an 8 week term that starts at the beginning of ACT public 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 (Oriental) 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!
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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Bellyup Tribal dancers (FCBD®️ Style)

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.
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Classes

Traditional/Oriental style
Tuesday
​6 - 7pm: 
Beginners with Fran - Inti Malakeh (veil)
Learn how to handle a veil in a fun and upbeat choreography to the song Inti Malakeh. You will also learn how to interact with your fellow dancers and how to move in and out of simple formations.
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7 - 8pm:  
Continuing with Bec - Habibi Ya Einy
While using moves you already know, this medium paced choreography to the popular song Habibi Ya Einy will teach you to move through various formations while staying in sync with your fellow dancers.
A fun dance that will challenge you!
Prior bellydance experience is necessary for this class.



​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 6th October 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 7th October 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?

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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!

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Contact

bellyupbellydance@hotmail.com