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Bellyup Oriental dancers
When?We run an 8-week term that starts at the beginning of ACT public school terms.
2025 Term dates: Term 1: 4th February - 27th March 2025 Term 2: 29th April - 19th June 2025 Term 3: 22nd July - 11th September 2025 ***Term 4:14th October - 4th December 2025*** 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 6 - 7pm: Beginners with Amanda - Rakset Al Amal (Beginner Drum) This drum choreography is specifically designed to teach sharp/percussive moves, for example, shimmies, piston hips, 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 7 - 8pm: Continuing with Bec - Review Term This term, join Bec for a review of all dances learned in her classes for 2025, including Hey Mama, Ahasis, and Samara. |
FCBD®️ Style (ATS/Tribal):
Wednesday Evening 6:30pm - 8:00pm Continuing FCBD®️ with Bronwyn In this 90-minute 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 movements from Level 2 and beyond. Suitable for students with at least one year experience of Level 1. Wednesday Evening 8:00pm - 8:30pm FCBD®️ 'Flow' session with 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 year experience of FCBD style Level 1 group improvisation classes required. |
Cost?Early bird prices
(until 11:59pm Monday 20th October, 2025) Traditional/Oriental class (60min) - $155 for one class per term (8 classes/8 weeks) - $80 for a second class per term (16 classes/8 weeks) FCBD®️ class (90min) - $235 per term (8 classes/8 weeks) * Flow session - $60 Regular prices (from Tuesday 21st October, 2025) Traditional/Oriental class (60min) - $185 for one class per term (8 classes/8 weeks) - $95 for a second class per term (16 classes/8 weeks) FCBD®️ class (90min) - $280 per term (8 classes/8 weeks) * Flow session - $60 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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