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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 3: 21st July - 10th September 2026*** Term 4: 14th October - 3rd December 2026 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 - Jalihah A former “bonus dance” for the worldwide Shimmy Mob movement, Jalihah was choreographed by our very own Amanda Finn. This simple choreography has been modified by Mandy to give it that “Bellyup” flair! A fun, easy to learn dance, suitable for beginners. Tuesday Evening 7pm - 8pm: Continuing with Bec - Gannouji Learn a skirt dance with a taste of flamenco. This class is for continuing students who will be focusing on using a skirt to flounce, flourish and accentuate their movement. Remember: Bring a full circle skirt! |
FCBD®️ Style (ATS/Tribal)
Wednesday Evening 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 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. Note: Wednesday classes will run 6th May - 24th June. |
Cost?Early bird prices
(until 11:59pm Monday 27th July, 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 28th July, 2026) - $185 for one class per term (8 classes/8 weeks) - $95 for a second class 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!) Remember to bring a drink bottle! |
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