Curious about belly dance? These beginner-friendly workshops are the perfect place to start!
🌟 Belly Dance 101 (Beginner Level) 🌟
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Start your Friday night with movement, music, and the magic of belly dance!
Whether you’re brand new to this beautiful art form or a dancer looking to refine your technique, this workshop is the perfect way to connect with your body, express yourself, and feel empowered.
This is more than just a class - it’s a chance to explore the joy of dance in a welcoming and supportive space. You’ll be guided step by step, so all you need to bring is an open mind, your favourite coin belt, and a love for trying something new.
In this workshop, we will:
Learn the essential moves inspired by the rich cultures of the SWANAHT (South West Asian, North African, Hellenic, Turkish) regions.
Discover approachable ways to master shimmies, undulations, hip drops, figure eights and more - all broken down into simple steps.
Learn how to combine powerful accents with soft, flowing movements to find your unique style.
Feel the rhythms, connect with melodies, and move in harmony with music of the SWANAHT regions.
No experience needed! Whether you’re rediscovering your love of movement, or taking your first steps into belly dance, our goal is to leave you feeling energised, confident, and connected.
🌟 Belly Dance Choreography (Open Level) 🌟
7:45pm - 9:15pm
Just did Belly Dance 101? Or ready to shimmy through your Friday night? This is your moment!
In this open level choreography workshop, you’ll learn a fun and expressive belly dance combination that we’ll be building step-by-step. It’s a great way to:
Explore how moves connect with music, and how to dance with intention.
Practice transitions, flow and stage presence.
And most importantly, get you brimming with confidence and get a good workout in!
Whether you’re still getting comfortable with the basics or already have some experience, you’ll be able to join in and dance at your own pace!
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About your instructor:
Described as the equivalent to a firework on New Years Eve, Joanna is Australia’s own internationally acclaimed belly dance performer, instructor and powerhouse entertainer.
For over 25 years, Joanna’s experience in the performing arts has lead her to achieve proficiency in numerous dance forms outside of belly dance - including ballet, jazz, and musical theatre.
Joanna’s love of SWANAHT (South West Asian, North African, Hellenic & Turkish) dance has thrusted her into the international realm, where she has performed on festival stages across France, Spain and Greece. She’s had the chance to join international musicians on tour across Australia, and headline Electric Oasis for Adelaide Fringe Festival.
With her technique based, culturally accurate and history driven teaching style, Joanna aims to encourage her students to find their niche and distinctiveness in belly dance. Her priority is to advocate how welcoming this dance form is of all ages, sizes, experience levels, and gender identities.