Workshop attendance:
Class fees are for attending the workshop whether you choose to sit and watch or dance.
Strictly no spectators. Children are not admitted to workshops unless they are paying students.
Please don't wear tops with long flared / belled sleeves.
They restrict the view of dancers behind you.

FREE bazaar ticket if you purchase four or more workshops.
No discount on Pizza and Salad.

Tuesday and Saturday Workshops

Keti Sharif (Croatia)
Keti Sharif is the creator of the Original and Advanced A-Z Belly Dance formats, Pulse8 Fitness Workout and Astrobelly,
inspired by the Reda philosophies and Egyptian dance pattern and natural body geometry, and flowing artistry.
Keti has lived in Egypt for ten years where she hosts the Sphinx festival and archives Farida Fahmy’s work.
She teaches workshops worldwide and will be teaching a pre-festival workshop.

Egyptian Jewel and Taqsim
Nov 15th 7pm—9pm, Tasmanian Academy of Dance
Focusing on creative ways of embodying the music with sensual taqsim, inspired
by deep Egyptian rhythms and melodies. Learn the jewel movement plus an
array of modified combinations of Original and Advanced A-Z and
Astrobelly that flow with the curves of your body.

Three Egyptian Baladi Personae
Nov 15th 3pm—5pm, Tasmanian Academy of Dance
The NEW 'Three Egyptian Baladi Personae' workshop explores the dance moves, gesture and archetype of three female roles;
Bint al Balad, Malema and Ghaziyah. Its totally new and fun!

Amera (Sydney)
Amera is one of the principal owners of Amera's Palace at Marrickville. She is a
dedicated teacher and has been teaching for over 22 years and performing
even longer. After a long professional dance career in the Middle East
and after nearly two decades of performing experience, Amera has
become widely recognised as one of the country's leading exponents of
Oriental Dance. As a teacher she is in demand for workshops at home and
abroad. As a performer her knowledge is unrivalled.

Shaabi with bonus Drum Solo
Nov 19th, 10am—12pm, Classique Dance Studio
“ Adaweya Shaabaya “ – Cairo streets - Backstreet Beats !
Shaabi is a way of living in Egypt, not just a form of dance or music style.
However these are often used to celebrate the lives of the majority of
Egyptians living in poorer communities and parts of Cairo. The style
emerged during the 1980s and was embraced by many singers, most
notably by Ahmed Adaweya. The appeal of Shaabi music to audiences means that
most Cairene singers include a Shaabi song in their repertoire. This
workshop also offers a short drum solo choreography.

Egyptian Entrance Piece – Enter the Ra'Kassa!
Nov 19th, 12:45pm—2:45pm, Classique Dance Studio
Entering stage or starting a show needs to be En- trancing - lets face it "First impressions" count!
This piece of music will incorporate various aspects of Egyptian dance  movement into
your repertoire, variation, and folkloric elements to an Oriental spectacle !  Notes and Music available.

Robyn Flude (Tas)
Robyn teaches belly dance in Latrobe, Tasmania and performs with her enthusiastic student
troupe Hipnosis. At a recent performance, one drunken member of the audience stupidly
mistook her for a stripper (I'm not going to give away what happened—I'll let Robyn tell
the story). This incident inspired the subject for the Belly Dancer's Forum.

Belly Dancer's Forum and Afternoon Tea
Nov 19th 3:30pm—5pm, St Ailbe's Hall
Robyn will lead everyone through a discussion on the current perceptions of belly dance. Do we
need to change the perceptions? How? Should we even try? What do we do when we
experience a problem punter? Everyone will be encouraged to voice their opinions. The
forum will also have an afternoon tea available (included in the cost) so that you can relax
and recharge while engaging in lively discussion. Please bring your own cup so that we
can avoid using disposable ones.


Razi (Tas)
Razi attended his first drumming class with Melbourne drummer, Anne Harkin, in the mid 90s
and on that day, his drumming obsession began. Known for his thorough but laid back teaching methods,
Razi is a favourite amongst drumming students of all ages.

Middle Eastern Drumming
Nov 19th 3:30-5pm, St Ailbe's Hall
Suitable for beginners and post beginners. BYO drum.
You’ll learn correct hand technique, how to hit the drum to make different sounds and two Middle Eastern rhythms.
Those who already have some experience will have the opportunity to explore variations and to try a solo or two.

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