Teachers & Studios - Western Australia

Adriana Frank Konecny Community Centre Cnr Parmelia Avenue & Skottowe Parkway, Parmelia - Kwinana, WA Phone: 9439 2160   Mobile: 0411 365 951 Performance groups: The Daughter's of Horus (adults) and The Jewels of the Nile (children) Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Cabaret Style, Romani (Gypsy), Spanish Fusion, Childrens Classes, Veil I have been teaching for several years and have performed at Festivals, Haflas, Community events and Parties. I am experienced with various types of Middle Eastern rythmns and styles including Egyptian, Turkish,and traditional folklore. I have added Gypsy rythms to make a unique combination of styles.

Afrah Ensemble (08) 9448 4806   Mobile: 0417 964 688 Performance group: Afrah Ensemble Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, African Fusion, Veil, Zills, Cane, Sword, Lebanese, traditional to techno-pop, South-east Asian, Hawaian fusion Afrah Ensemble presents bellydancebliss classes to awaken the dynamic You.

Alaine Haddon-Casey - Gypsy Trail tribal Dance Company Gypsy Trail Tribal Dance Company The Chapel Space, 117 Angove St, North Perth (Near cnr Charles St) WA Also at Scarborough and Quinns Mobile: 0411 261 224 Performance groups: Diaspora, West Coast Urban and Karvan Tribes Teaching specialities: American Tribal Style Undertaking ATS teacher certification in USA, Alaine has been taught by Carolena Nericcio, Kajira Djoumana, Paulette Rees-Denis & Sue Erokan. Co-ordinator of international ATS teacher tours, writer in the Tribal Bible & Belly Dance Oasis magazine. Conducts ATS workshops in Australia, Singapore & the UK.

Alia Jenolan Way Community, Merriwa and 14 Glennon View, Clarkson Phone: 9305 7567   Mobile: 0414 826 059 Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian, Turkish, Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, Childrens Classes, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Floor Work, Snake, Drum classes for children & adults Belly Dancing With Alia. Classes for primary, teens, adults. Available for private functions and tuition.

Alma Sarhan Fremantle, (near fremantle Arts Centre) Mobile: 0417 175 349 Private tuition only and workshops. If you need to clean up your technique, need help with your shimmies or need honest feeback then book in for a one on one session. Look out for her popular workshops around Perth also. Styles: Egyptian, Lebanese, Persian. Alma has been performing and teaching for 18 years.

Amanda Smith Bellyontology, Midland, Guildford and Hills, W.A. Mobile: 0402 264 989 Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian and Cabaret Styles, Zills and Cane Since 1993 Amanda has studied with many top Australian and International artists. Amanda's style is sharp, energetic, graceful - Egyptian, Lebanese cabaret & folkloric - she excels at breaking down moves for her students. No regular classes, but great for workshops, private lessons and relief teaching.

Amy Beaconsfield (near Fremantle), W.A. Phone: 9314 5055 Teaching specialities: American Tribal Style I love the feeling of dancing ATS improv - to me this is the essence of tribal. That magical feeling of connecting with other women in dance and moving as one is only possible with improv... so join me for classes to make that magic (or at least to have fun trying)!"

Ayesha Sheik to Sheik 115 Lefroy Road, Beaconsfield, WA Phone: 9314 5055   Mobile: 0438 223 914 Performance group: Free Spirit Gypsy Tribal Bellydance Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian, Tribal Fusion, Khaleegy, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Keti's A to Z Teaching since 1994 and co-owner of Sheik to Sheik since 2000. Also teach in Canning Vale and Cannington. Hens parties are a speciality. Available for free-lance workshops and demos. Gypsy Tribal troupe also available for performances. I am also the editor of Bellydance Oasis Magazine.

Azzuradance (Vicki Pretorius) Classes: Greek Club Hall, Forrest Street, Bunbury. Workshops: Country Club Hall in Burekup and various other locations. Mobile: 0438 090 039 Teaching specialities: Egyptian, Turkish, Cabaret, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, Gypsy, Bollywood, African Fusion, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Arabic drumming Vicki has studied African, Tribal, Bellydance and related dance styles for eleven years across five Australian States. She has taught classes and workshops for three of the most highly regarded bellydance studios in Australia. 'Dance with Passion and Power... Set your Spirit Soaring with Azzuradance!'

Bashirah Bellydance Academy (08) 9342 9980    Mobile: 0402 116 841 Performance group: Cairo Cream Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian, Turkish & Cabaret Styles, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, Gypsy, Khaleegy, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Floor Work, Snake, Taqsim ( empowering your femininity) Instead of going to a studio at a time that does not necessarily suit you we will now come to you! Get some friends together and we will come and do classes or workshops at your place. Be it one lesson or a series of classes, we can accommodate you! You can choose your class or specific technique workshop.

Bellydance Central - Mystique Academy, Shaheena Suite 3b, 43 Edward St, Osborne Park WA 6017 (08) 9342 9460   Mobile: 0409 5111 25   Fax: (08) 9342 3917 Performance groups: The Mystique Dancers (Cabaret) and Mystique Gypsy Tribal Dancers Teaching specialities: Egyptian Oriental & Folk, Turkish Oriental & Karsilarma (9/8), Algerian Ouled Nail, Moroccan Schikhatt, Ghawazee, Nubian, Sword, Shamadan,Moroccan Tray Dance,Mystique Gypsy Tribal style dance Holistic comprehensive tuition in a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment. Including cultural and musical aspects as well as technique and movement training. Diverse range of classes and levels to suit individual needs. Safe dance, good posture, fun and mutual respect are part of all basic concepts.

Bellydance WA Renate van Dordrecht Karrinyup, Scarborough, Joondalup, Embleton, W.A. (08) 9246 9027    Mobile: 0402 243 504 Performance groups: The Raqs Sharqi Diva's (seniors troupe) and The Hippi Chix (junior troupe 9-12 year olds) Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Cabaret Style, Childrens Classes, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Western Fusion - a mix of it all !! Bellydance WA offers tuition for beginners and ongoing students, adults, children and seniors. With a strong focus on community involvement where everyone is welcome, why not journey in and discover your bellydance style.

Bianca Castro Frank Konecny Community Centre Corner of Parmelia Avenue and Skottowe Way, Parmelia, Kwinana, W.A. Phone: 9439 2160 Performance group: Jewels of the Nile - adults and children Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Cabaret Style, Romani (Gypsy), Childrens Classes, Veil, Cane I have been teaching the art of bellydance for several years. I have performed at community events, haflas and private functions. My students learn how to move freely with the music while learning a routine in a comfortable environment.

Cath Miller Mobile: 0416 289 075 Performance group: Desert Storm Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Cabaret Style, Spanish Fusion, Authentic Ethnic Dances, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane Cath has been teaching in Perth for over 8 years and specialises in teaching beginners strong isolations and hip movements. She teaches mainly in a traditional Egyptian Style but has developed a number of popular choreographies with sticks, veils and swords.

Charlotte Johnson North Perth, Scarborough, Quinns Rock, Fremantle, W.A. Mobile: 0410 0031398 Performance group: Karvan Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Cabaret Style, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, Childrens Classes With several years of bellydance training & performance under her belt, Charlotte is a skilled & knowledgeable bellydancer, highly experienced ATS tribe member & bellydance solo performer. Certified to teach Basics ATS at Gypsy Trail, Charlotte also conducts vacation dance programs for children 6-12 yrs.

Cristiane Cornes Perth, W.A. Mobile: 0425 775 153 Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian, Turkish, Veil I am currently teaching belly dance privately. I teach the classic Egyptian style, Turkish belly dance style and also the veil.

Dahlia Dahlia's Bellydancing Studio 19 Blinco St, Fremantle, W.A. Mailing address: P.O Box 6, Palmyra, W.A. 6957 (08) 9417 7837   Mobile: 0417 177 954 Performance groups: Illusions of Isis (adults) Jelly Bellys (kids) Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Cabaret Style, Khaleegy, Childrens Classes, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Table drum tuition Dahlia has been bellydancing since 1992, originally training with Keti Sharif & in the Sahara Bellydance troupe for 3 years. She then completed her Teachers Training in Middle Eastern Dance with Belyssa and has been teaching since 1999. Dahlia opened her own studio in 2003 and specialises in teaching children.

Dawn White Available for private tuition. Currently teaching at Sheik to Sheik Dance Studio. Mobile: 0405 346 196 Quality dance tuition & musical interpretation. Refine your technique, expand your mind, be inspired.

Evocation Dance - Rebecca Forster c/- PO Box 1921, Albany, W.A. 6330 Mobile: 0401 030 432 Performance groups: Ziva Malak (MED performance group) Maiyermar and Ashananti Tribes (American Tribal Style) Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Cabaret Style, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, Spanish Fusion, African Fusion, Indian Fusion, Khaleegy, Trance Dancing, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Floor Work, Fire, Keti's A to Z, Bellydance and Tribal resources to the Great Southern Evocation Dance is centred upon celebration, community and self expression through dance. Director, Rebecca Forster combines over 15 years of experience in community development, training and education with over 8 years dance experience, training with both Australian and International Artists.

Indogypsy Dance Beatty Park, 200 Vincent St, Leederville Loftus Centre, Loftus St. Leederville Wesley College Studio, Angelo St, South Perth Mobile: 0421 774 131 Performance group: Indogypsy Dance Collective Teaching specialities: Turkish, Gypsy, Indian Fusion, Bollywood, Trance Dancing, Swords & Balancing, Sacred ancient dance theory Indogypsy dance is a non-conformist form of ancient sacred dance that beautifully blends Indian temple dance, bellydance roots and rythms and it's strength comes from the soul of uninhibited Gypsy expression.

Ishy Hudson Rd Family Centre 95 Hudson Rd, Bunbury 6230 Mobile: 0417 991 335 Performance group: Banjara Jewels Teaching specialities: Egyptian, Tribal Fusion, Gypsy, Spanish Fusion, Indian Fusion, Veil, Zills, Keti's A to Z Ishy has been dancing since 1996 and started teaching in 2000 , traveled to Egypt with Keti in 2004 to take part in one of Keti s A-Z teaching courses . Classes are for fun and fitness with something to suit everyone.

Isis Egyptian Belly Dancing Swan Park Leisure Centre Gray Drive, Midvale 6056 Mobile: 0438 616 278 Performance group: Teaching specialities: Egyptian, Childrens Classes, Veil, Cane, Arabic authentic dance Authentic experienced Arabic teacher, Sophia was dancing at the age of 3 with her Egyptian grandmother and relatives. Join a class where you will understand the Aarabic Egyptian lyrics, and enjoy the body's flowing movement with the songs. Unique chance with unique friendly fun atmosphere. Beginners welcome.

Jade Sim Healthy Life Fitness centre, Whitfords, Hillarys WA 6025 Studio 44, Hip Joint, Maddeley WA 6065 (08) 9448 4806   Mobile: 0417 964 688 Performance group: Afrah Ensemble Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Tribal Fusion, Gypsy, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Malay/South East Asia dance Explore movement dynamics by transcending the traditional to the trendy to awaken the dynamic You. Fun choreographies using veils, canes, swords, zils. Safe dance practise on sprung floors in all BellyDancebliss classes for all ages 8 - 80. Trained Lifestyle Course instructor at Sorrento and Craigie.

Jamila of Arabian Nights Dancers and Sirocco dancers Arabian Nights Dancers ( business name) 23 Bay View Street, Rockingham, W.A. Phone: (08) 9328 8509   Mobile: 0409 288 509 Performance group: Sirocco Dancers Teaching specialities: Cabaret Style, Veil, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Ethnic "street" fusion With over twenty years of experience in belly dance entertainment Jamila can offer high quality group and individual entertainment for various functions. We can also provide theme backgrounds and other decorative effects. Jamila also runs Sirocco Club nights see Sirocco website.

Jasmine Safi The Harem Lounge 1/ 65 Sutton St, Mandurah Phone: 9581 1907   Mobile: 0408 215 610 Teaching specialities: Modern Turkish, Egyptian, Cabaret, Fusion International performer with 16yrs experience. Bellydance with Jasmine in the comfort of her Moroccan home studio in Mandurah, Beg's - Adv. Jasmine specialises in Harem Parties offering a range of unique packages for hens, birthdays etc.

Jewels of De Nile Northampton RSL Hall, NWCHY Northampton, WA Phone: 08 9934 2401 Performance group: Jewels of De Nile Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian, Turkish, Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, Indian Fusion, Childrens Classes, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, Cane The Jewels of De Nile are a diverse group of women who meet to laugh and celebrate life through dance. All new comers are welcome to join us or to watch, We challenge you not to dance! Call Larranne 9934 2401

Johara Orpheans, 1st Floor, 302 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland WA 6056 Phone: 9274 1111   Mobile: 040 675 2743 Performance group: Thuraiya Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian, Turkish, Cabaret, Childrens Classes, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Floor Work, Rehabilitation, Fitness, Weight Loss, Postural Training, Hip Hop Students will study classical Egyptian technique whilst being guided through beautiful flowing movements. Traditional, fusion and contemporary Middle Eastern dance will be explored with a wide range of music, dance styles and prop work (veil,zills,stick, sword etc). Basic to performance level training.

Keti Sharif Based in Cairo, Egypt... but visits family in Perth, W.A twice a year. Instructional bellydance videos, articles and Egyptian cultural arts and dance study tours. Keti organises WAMED - W.A.'s Middle Eastern Festival. Her main project World Dance Aerobics combines bellydance, yoga and latin dance for fitness. New Children's, Seniors and Pregnancy programs recently added.

Kim Astle The Studio 44 Mezzanine Level, Unit 2, 44 Rigali Way, Wangara, W.A. Phone: 08 9402 7135 Mobile: 0403 177 685 Teaching specialities: Egyptian, Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Floor Work, Keti's A to Z Experience the rhythms, melodies & movements of the exotic East. Tailored, structured classes for all ages & abilities. Private or group lessons. Large ambient, purpose built dance studio. Air conditioned, safe dance floor. Studio also available for private hire.

Michelle Pearce Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Wittenoom St, Bunbury, W.A. (08) 9795 5825    Mobile: 0417 173 680 Performance group: Jewels of the Sea Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian and Cabaret Styles, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Shamadan Michelle has been teaching Middle Eastern Bellydancing for 6 years in Bunbury. With many different classes from Beginners to Advanced peformance troupe, there is a class to suit all student levels.

Min Adlide Now teaching at Oasis Studio in Claremont, Perth, W.A. Mobile: 0402 15 35 77 Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian and Cabaret Style, Gypsy, Indian Fusion, Childrens Classes, Veil Work, Cane, Women's Health & Wellbeing Women and girls of all ages/levels are welcome to learn the techniques and rhythms of this beautiful dance; to improve your flexibility and fitness, but most of all to have FUN in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere.

Oasis Dance Studio 243A Stirling Hwy, Claremont, Perth, W.A 08 9384 8886    Mobile: 0422 810 797 Oasis Dance Studio is a beautiful sanctuary for women and girls to come and learn, watch and experience many forms of Middle Eastern dance. There are four committed teachers who specialise in Egyptian, Moroccan, khaleegee, gypsy tribal, children's, pregnant mothers, fitness, performance.

Russya Orient-Dance-Art Fremantle, Mosman Park Phone: 08 9314 5270 Mobile: 0400 717 548 Performance group: Labyrintika Teaching specialities: Egyptian, Cabaret, Spanish Fusion, Veil, Zills Coaching, private lessons, choreographies and shows. Orient Dance Art Academy provides one year long stage performance training.

Saahirah Bellydance - Mandy McLauchlan-Andrews Margaret River and Augusta Mobile: 0419 197 916 Performance group: Saahirah Bellydance performance troupe Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane Mandy has been teaching in Margaret River for 4 years and has recently expanded the school to include classes in Augusta. She holds classes for beginners through to advanced students.

Sahara Bellydance Studio Sahara 78 Campbell Rd, Albany, WA Phone: 9841 2653 Performance groups: The Sahara Dancers   and   Belly Buttons Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Cabaret Style, Gypsy, Spanish Fusion, Indian Fusion, Childrens Classes, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Fusion styles Rose has been teaching in the Great Southern region for 8 years. Beginners through to advanced. Classes for Children, Teens and Adults.

Shafira Mobile: 0417 922 375 Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian, Cabaret, Keti's A to Z, Isis Wings Formerly a principal dancer and teacher of The Jewels of the Desert in Kalgoorlie, Shafira now resides in Melville and performs Egyptian Style at functions through out the metro area. Classes are commencing in April 2008 at the Melville Girl Guides Hall.

Sheik to Sheik Bellydance Studio Shop 5 427 Carrington St, Hamilton Hill, WA 6163 Phone: (08) 9335 9393 Mobile: 0405 44 77 04 A wide range of classes Monday to Saturday with Tara and guest teachers. Days and evening classes available, from beginners to advanced techniques. Introductory courses, ongoing progressives, Khaleegy, seniors, and more. We are also available for Hens parties and Harem Nights.

Shimmy Shack The Shimmy Shack Unit A/18 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo, W.A. Mobile: 0410 624 766 or 0409 986 952 Performance groups: Eastern Delight and Eastern Fire Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Cabaret Style, Childrens Classes, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane The Shimmy Shack brings Middle Eastern Dance to the Northern Suburbs. E-mail for a timetable. Childrens & Adult Classes available. Contact Tracey 0409 986 952 for Childrens Classes and Diana 0410 624 766 for Adult Classes.

Silken Rhythms Middle Eastern Dance School 259 Grove Road, Lesmurdie, WA 6076 Phone: 92914347 Performance groups: Hassan Youssef and his Magic Rhythms, and Silken Sirens Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Cabaret Style, Spanish Fusion, Khaleegy, Trance Dancing, Authentic Ethnic Dances, Childrens Classes, Veil, Zills, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Floor Work, Zar, Tabla, Duff Silken Rhythms offers students the opportunity to learn with an authentic Egyptian Tabla player with extensive dance knowledge combined with Traditional and non tradional music taught by Sandra Youssef.

Sinbad's Daughters Serenity Centre 9 Hopevale Place, Erskine Phone: 9534 5432   Mobile: 0412 027 016 Performance groups: Sinbad's Daughters (adults) and Sinbad's Gems (girls) I have classes all ages everyone is welcome just be prepared to have fun. My style is a touch of everything. Phone Sandie 9534 5432 or 0412 027 016.

Tara of Sheba Sheik to Sheik Bellydance Centre & Academy Shop 5/427 Carrington St, Hamilton Hill, WA 6163 Phone: (08) 9335 9393 Mobile: 0405 44 77 04 Performance group: Sheba Teaching specialities: Egyptian, Turkish, Cabaret, Childrens Classes

The Kismet Tribe Lefroy Street, Beaconsfield, W.A (08) 9339 6137 Performance group: The Kismet Tribe Teaching specialities: American Tribal Style American Tribal Style Belly Dance classes with Clair are held on Thursday evenings in Beaconsfield, (near Fremantle). Regular workshops are also scheduled. Women of all ages and levels of experience are invited to come along and share in this dynamic and mesmering group improvisational style of dance!

The Sirens of Samarkand, Rochelle Melany Jane School of Dance 10 Baker St, Geraldton, WA 6530 Phone: 08 99653178 Performance group: The Sirens Teaching specialities: Cabaret Style, Tribal Fusion, Childrens Classes, Veil, Zills, Cane The Sirens of Samarkand are a community dance group whos aim is for the enjoyment and involvement of all. Apart from regular classes the Sirens host workshops in Geraldton with teachers invited from all over and run dance workshops for remote communities.

Veils of Gold YMCA 1 YMCA Way, Kalgoorlie, WA Phone: Vicki on 0422 070 603, Jane on 0412 087 753 or Marianne on 0407 775 567 Performance group: Veils of Gold Teaching specialities: Classic Egyptian Style, Turkish style, Cabaret Style, Spanish Fusion, Indian Fusion, Veil, Swords & Balancing, Cane, Keti's A to Z Vicki, Jane and Marianne formed Veils of Gold in 2003, Our aim was to continue bellydancing and promote this fabulous activity in the Goldfields. Women of all shapes, sizes and dance experience (or lack there of) are encouraged to attend our fun and relaxed Classes.

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