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Bellyup Oriental dancers
When?We run an 8-week term that starts at the beginning of ACT public school terms.
2026 Term dates: **Term 4: 13th October - 3rd December 2026*** (Please note: Tribal classes will begin on 28th October and run for 8 weeks) 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 will I learn?
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 beginner 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 other dancers follow, this makes every performance unique. ***We currently offer classes for experienced dancers only in the FCBD®️ format*** 
Bellyup Tribal dancers (FCBD®️ Style)
Who can dance?Anyone!
Our students have ranged in age from 6 to 83. We have people of all shapes and sizes, and have taught students with varying degrees of mobility. |
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Traditional/Oriental style Tuesday Evening 6pm - 7pm: Beginners with Amanda - Seghat Bikrub el Habib This is a Bellyup favourite, suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers. Learn an easy choreography that incorporates mainly smooth flowy movements with a few sharper moves thrown in for some fun accents. This dance introduces troupe formations so you will learn how to dance as part of a larger group. Tuesday Evening 7pm - 8pm: Continuing with Bec - Rasmaha An engaging dance to pop song Rasmaha, by the popular Egyptian vocalist Amr Diab. This choreography is perfect for students with a grasp of belly dance basics. 4 Week Short Course - Creating Choreography Thursday Evening 6pm - 7pm (12th Nov -3rd Dec) Creating Choreography with Fran - Develop Your Own Dance Have you always wanted to choreograph your own dance? Join Fran for this four week course designed to help you through the process. What to look for in a piece of music, what moves should I use? Fran will guide you through the processes she finds useful when putting together a new dance. Suitable for continuing students |
FCBD®️ Style (ATS/Tribal)
Wednesday Evening 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Please note: Tribal classes will begin on 28th October and run for 8 weeks) Level 1 Bridging FCBD®️ with Bronwyn Fat Chance Belly Dance®️ is a modern dance style that uses a shared vocabulary of movements inspired by traditional dances of North Africa, Western Asia, Spain and India to create spontaneous group improvisation. This 60-minute class is aimed at experienced dancers in any style who are interested in exploring this dynamic format and continuing FCBD®️ students that want to consolidate their confidence in the foundational movements to support their advanced practice. The class uses drills and group exercises to help students absorb the FCBD®️ Level 1 syllabus in preparation for group improvisation. Wednesday Evening 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Please note: Tribal classes will begin on 28th October and run for 8 weeks) Continuing FCBD®️ with Bronwyn This 60-minute class combines improvised dance practice using Fat Chance Belly Dance®️ vocabulary from Levels 1 and 2 and beyond with learning movement combinations, technique refinement, musical interpretation and finger cymbal patterns. Suitable for students who are confident and experienced in the FCBD®️ Level 1 movement vocabulary. |
Cost?Early bird prices
(until 11:59pm Monday 19th October, 2026) All classes (60min) - $155 for one class per term (8 classes/8 weeks) - $80 for a second class per term (16 classes/8 weeks) Regular prices (from Tuesday 20h October, 2026) - $185 for one class per term (8 classes/8 weeks) - $95 for a second class per term (16 classes/8 weeks) 4 Week Short Course price (Thursday 12th November - 3rd December, 2026) Classes (60min) - $80 (4 classes/4 weeks) 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!) Remember to bring a drink bottle! |
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