Picture
Bellyup Tribal dancers (FCBD Style)

When?

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

Term 1: 31st January - 23rd March 2023
Term 2: 25th April - 15th June 2023
Term 3: 18th July - 7th September 2023
Term 4: 10th October - 28th November 2023
​

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!
​
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.
​

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.

Class timetable

Tuesday 6 - 7pm:
Beginners with Fran - Inti Malakeh
Tuesday 7 - 8pm:
Continuing with Bec - Shik Shak Shok
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00pm:
​FCBD style Level 1/2 with Katrina
Wednesday 8:00 - 8:45pm:
Performance group
​

Class descriptions

Traditional/Oriental style:
Beginners - Inti Malakeh (veil)
In term 1 our beginners will be learning a fun veil dance.
This ​choreography will have you flipping, tossing and twirling your veil, all while interacting with other dancers!
Suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers.

Continuing - Shik Shak Shok
This is an uplifting choreography to a classic bellydance song that is much loved by Arabic audiences and always well received by any crowd.
Prior bellydance experience is recommended for this class.

​FCBD Style (ATS/Tribal):
Level 1/2
In this class students will learn short dance combinations that can be used to dance together with other students in a supportive environment.
This class teaches the Fat Chance Belly Dance style format and will cover level 1 and level 2 moves.
Suitable for beginners and continuing students.

Performance class    (Performance opportunities will be based on class attendance)
This class is for students that aspire to perform with Bellyup Tribal.
Students will be required to attend both the Level 1/2 class and the performance class

Cost?

Early bird prices (until 11:59pm Friday 27th January 2023)
$135 for one class per term
(8 classes/8 weeks)
$200 for two classes per term
(16 classes/8 weeks)

Regular prices (from Saturday 28th January 2023)
$155 for one class per term
(8 classes/8 weeks)
$220 for two classes per term
(16 classes/8 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!)

Don't forget to bring a drink bottle!

Contact

bellyupbellydance@hotmail.com