Amera's Palace Bellydance Classes
To reserve your place in any of our classes, you can buy your class pass online. Casual bookings are best made via the contact page. If you have an enquiry regarding our classes, please contact us via email or by phone 9519 4793.Please take a moment to read our Terms and Conditions.
TERM 2 CLASS PASSES 2010 ON SALE
2010 Term Dates
Term 1: 25/01/10 – 2. 04.10 (10 weeks)
(public holidays Tues 26/1/10, Easter weekend 2-5/4/10)
(Tuesday classes are 9 weeks as we have a public holiday on the 26th of January)
Term 2: 19/04/10 - 29/06/10 (10 weeks/8 weeks, Mondays)
(public holidays Anzac Day 26/4/10, Queens Bday 14/6/10)
Term 3: 19/07/10 – 26/09/10 (10 weeks)
Term 4: 11/10/10 – 19/12/10 (10 weeks)
Timetables are available for each of our locations:
Please note:
Teachers will be nominated at the beginning of each Term, however Amera’s Palace reserves the right to change teachers. Amera's Palace reserves the right to cancel classes due to small numbers or by force majeur.
Beginners (BEG):
These classes are for students with no experience. You need nothing but yourself and a smile to attend! Simple choreography and basic technique will be taught.
Beyond Beginners (BB):
For students with six months (3 terms) experience who want to take it to the next level. Some props may be used.
Intermediate (INT):
A class for students who have at least 1-2 years experience and want a challenge in technique and style.
Introduction to Egyptian Folkloric Dance
Add texture and richness to your bellydancing! Introduction to Egyptian Folkloric Dance will familiarise you with 2-3 styles of dance each term. You will learn how to vary familiar bellydance moves stylistically from earthy and grounded to elegant and balletic. The focus is on understanding the fundamental moves and appropriate nuances of each style, making use of footwork, combinations and short choreographies. You will also learn about the style’s cultural background and history, music and costuming, adding to your understanding of the origins of bellydance.
Egyptian Folkloric Dance for Performance
Explore one style in detail through learning a choreography. You will become confident in the technique for a different style each term, and learn a complete routine, including staging. In Term 4,Haggala, from the Western Desert, which gave us the Egyptian Walk or shimmy! There may be opportunities to perform with the group if you would like to step on stage.
