Classes

Bellyup Oriental dancers

When?

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

2024 Term dates:
Term 1: 30th January - 21st March 2024
Term 2: 30th April - 20th June 2024
Term 3: 23rd July - 12th September 2024
*Term 4: 15th October - 5th December 2024*

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.

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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 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.

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.

Class times

Traditional/Oriental style
Tuesday Morning
10am- 11am:
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.

Tuesday Evening
6 - 7pm:
Beginners with Amanda -  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.

7 - 8pm:
Continuing with Bec - Multicultural Festival Preparation
This term the Continuing students will be polishing choreographies they have learned throughout the year in preparation for Multicultural Festival

FCBD®️ Style (ATS/Tribal):
Wednesday Evening
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Level 1 (foundation)
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!

7:30pm - 8:00pm
‘Flow’ session
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 year experience of FCBD style Level 1 group improvisation classes required.

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Level 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 2 moves.
Suitable for continuing students with at least one year experience of Level 1.

Cost?

Early bird prices (until 11:59pm Monday 21st October, 2024)
- $155 for one class per term (8 classes/8 weeks)
- $233 for two classes per term (16 classes/8 weeks)
(second class is half price )
* Flow session - $60

Regular prices (from Tuesday 22nd October, 2024)
- $185 for one class per term
(8 classes/8 weeks)
- $277 for two classes per term (second class is half price )
(16 classes/8 weeks)
*Flow session - $60

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

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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

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