TribalHub
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A directory of teachers of Tribal Belly Dance teachers in NSW and the ACT
This list has been put together to help you find a Tribal Bellydance teacher or troupe in your area.
Tribal has many variations, from pure American Tribal Style (ATS) to all of the permutations of Tribal Fusion. For some more information about these styles, look at the links page or contact a few of the teachers you are interested in and ask them about their style and approach!
Sydney
Teacher: Debra Napier and Ileana Georgeson
| School: | Urban Qabila Tribal Bellydance |
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| Style taught: | ATS, Gypsy Caravan and Tribal Fusion |
| Professional Troupes: | Urban Qabila, Las Musas |
| Student Troupes: | Tribal Spirit, Follie di Liberta |
| Website: | http://people.tribe.net/urbanqabila |
Debra found her passion, Tribal bellydance, in 2004. ‘The living moment is everything’ (D.H Lawrence) is her personal philosophy, so is drawn to the way dancers engage with each other when improvising.
She loves the way Tribal teaches dancers to stand strong and proud in themselves & works to develop this in others whilst throwing in an element of playfulness. The community aspect is her other primary focus. She ran the first NSW Student Soiree in 2005 and hosts the biannual Australian Tribal and Trance Fest. She believes that learning is a life long pursuit and has studied with members of FatChanceBellyDance, Rachel Brice, Urban Tribal Dance Company, Jill Parker of Ultra Gypsy, Paulette Rees-Dennis of Gypsy Caravan and Devi Mamak. She lives with her partner Chris, her beautiful 1 year old son Tobias and cat Frodo in the leafy, southern suburbs.
Teacher: Hilary Cinis
| School: | Sydney Tribal Bellydance (Sydney, City) |
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| Style taught: | ATS and Tribal Fusion |
| Website: | www.hilarycinis.com/dance.html |
Hilary teaches weekly classes in ATS and Tribal Fusion for beginners through to performance level, plus also offers private tuition. All class info and more about Hilary can be found on her website.
Teacher: Ileana
| School: | Bellydance Ileana (Inner West and Bankstown) |
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| Style taught: | ATS, Paulette Rees-Denis, Tribal Fusion and Bellydance and Latin Fusion |
| Student Troupes: | Follie di Liberta |
| Website: | www.bellydanceileana.com |
| http://people.tribe.net/urbanqabila | |
| Email: | bodyworksileana@froggy.com.au |
Bellydance Ileana is a professional performer in Tribal, Bellydance & Latin fusion styles with her own colourful costume combinations. Ileana has 6 years years of teaching experience and lots of performances under her belt. She completed General Skills Certificate with Carolena Nericcio and workshops with Paulette Rees- Denis from Gypsy Caravan, Rachel Brice, Jill Parker of Ultra Gypsy, Sue Erokan, Devi Mamak, Keti Shariff, Egyptian master Magdy Elyssy, Hossam Ramsey and many others.
Classes focus on posture, expression, technique, having fun and getting fit. Basic Skills in zills, reque and tabla are also encouraged. Students can progress from beginners to advanced, developing connection with the music in choreography and improvisational style. Workshops and private tuition in costume making, twirling veil, double sword, feathers, fire and balancing props. Ileana creates and co-ordinates shows for fairs, festivals & other events. Call ILEANA on 0409087700 or 95904425
Teacher: Kellie Harkin
| School: | Kurvy Dance (Kellie Harkin) Bellydance Classes (Ashfield and Inner West Sydney) |
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| Style taught: | Tribal Fusion, Contemporary bellydance and oriental (cabaret) technique |
| Troupes: | Students have opportunity to perform at various fetes and festivals in and around the inner west thorugh the year and at the end of year studio performance night. |
| Website: | www.kurvy.com.au |
Kurvy (aka Kellie Harkin) started bellydancing in 1999 and teaching since 2003. She currently performs as a solo and collaborative bellydance artist fusing fire, traditional oriental, tribal and contemporary styled bellydance. She has been trained by Jrisi Jusakos, Hilary Cinis, Devi Mamak and Yolla Kordahi (Contemporary Dance) and attended workshops with Hossam Ramzy, Rachel Brice, Kaeshi Chai, Jill Parker, Heather Stants, Mel Rogers and The FatChance Bellydance Company (General Skills Certificate in American Tribal Style). Check out www.kurvy.com.au for class and performance details.
Check out www.kurvy.com.au for class locations and times or drop Kurvy an email at kurvy@kurvy.com.au
Teacher: Sparklegirl
| School: | Fire In the Belly - Tribal Bellydance and Fire Spinning with SparkleGirl |
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| Style taught: | ATS, FCBD |
| Website: | www.sparklegirl.com.au |
SparkleGirl fell in love with Tribal Bellydance back in 2003 when she attended one of Devi Mamak's workshops. After being struck by the Tribal thunderbolt, SparkleGirl studied with Hilary Cinnis and then went on to dance with UrbanTurban and later, Urban Qabila. She has since studied with Paulette Rees-Denis, Rachel Brice and Carolena Nericcio. In 2008, she travelled to San Francisco where she completed both the General Skills Certificate with FCBD and the Teacher Training Certificate.
SparkleGirl also offers tuition in poi and fire dance.
For more information on classes, please visit the website or call 0414 250 551.
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North West Sydney
Teacher: Margaret Walker (“Margo”)
| Name: | OnyxTribal (Castle Hill) |
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| Style taught: | ATS - Beginners classes |
| Website: | www.onyxtribal.com |
ONYXtribal is bringing Beginner classes in ATS (American Tribal Style) Dance to Castle Hill. You are invited to explore what Tribal dance has to offer and accompany Margo on this journey to create a community or “tribe” of women of all ages who simply love to dance.
Margo has danced all her life and has been teaching classical Egyptian bellydance for the last few years. In 2008, she undertook a passionate study of ATS, attending workshops run by Devi Mamak of Ghawazi Caravan, Mel Rogers from Underbelly and completing the General Skills Certificate with Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance, San Francisco.
To teach you must continually be a student, so she is committed to learning and bringing that knowledge to her sister dancers.
Come share the excitement, empowerment and friendship of synchronized dance with others who share the vision of growing our Hills District “tribe”. Contact Margo on 0419 278934 or email, onyxtribal@hotmail.com for class information.
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South West Sydney
Teacher: Annie Alchin JP
| School: | Global Gypsie Studios (Campbelltown, Green Valley & Gymea NSW) |
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| Style taught: | Egyptian-based/Middle Eastern belly dance, Global Gypsie style fusion dance, Variety Dance fusion |
| Troupes: | The Gypsie Tribe (professional); Ba’shirah (student); Global Gypsie Dance Company (variety) |
| Email: | globalgypsie@optusnet.com.au |
Annie has been dancing & teaching bellydance for more than 12 years & previously enjoyed 10 years as a professional variety performer, which adds to her colourful, rich & unique Global style.
The Global Gypsie Dance Company has enjoyed entertaining a variety of audiences at several functions & community events throughout 2008, presenting a passionate & diverse dance experience, as well as showcasing our fusion troupes, Gypsie Spirit & Ba’shirah, both of which have also enjoyed several performances of their own since 2007.
Annie continues to attend workshops in various styles to enable & encourage a rewarding student experience - it benefit’s the teacher to also be a student!
The Gypsie fusion technique has become more & more popular in Annie’s classes due to both the passionate & proud experience, & her teaching style.
All classes focus on fun, fitness & well being, encouraging a healthy sense of self. Contact Annie at globalgypsie@optusnet.com.au for further class information or performance bookings.
Teacher: Ruth Kunde
| School: | Hippy Hippy Shake Bellydance (Campbelltown area) - providing fun and quality classes in modern Egyptian and tribal style belly dance in the Macarthur area, south west of Sydney. |
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| Style taught: | FCBD |
| Student Troupes: | Shazzani |
| Website: | www.hippyshakebellydance.com.au |
Ruth draws on over 10 years experience in egyptian belly dance, and over 5 years experience in tribal style belly dance to create a fun, creative and energised atmosphere in her "Tribal Shake" classes. Ruth has studied with Australian dance master, Devi Mamak, and Paulette from Gypsy Caravan in the US. She dances with "Tribal Spirit" and "Aurora", as well as guiding her own student troupe, "Shazzani".
Students are taught basic dance technique and improvisation. Beyond Beginner classes then study advanced improvisation and choreographed dances, as well as experimenting with props such as zills, veils and swords.
Phone on 0408 310 960, or check the website for class times, locations and other information.
Also see Ileana at Bankstown and Debra at Peakhurst
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Western Sydney
Teacher: Sandy Burrow
| School: | Aziff and Sawat Tribal Belly Dance classes (Penrith and Glenmore Park) |
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| Style taught: | American Tribal Style, Gypsy Caravan, Fusion and Indian Fusion |
| Troupes: | Aziff (professional)and Sawat(student) |
| Website: | www.triballine.com |
Sandy has been teaching various tribal styles since 2003 and has been dancing ATS since 2000.
She has studied with Devi Mamak, Carolena Nericcio, Paulette (Gypsy Caravan), Jill Parker, Rachel Brice, Melusina and many others. Incorporating sword, veil and floor work keeps performances dynamic and interesting.
Call Sandy on 0410 132 497, email burrow1@dodo.com.au or look up Merilyn’s website www.triballine.com for class times and info.
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Blue Mountains
Teacher: Devi Mamak
| School: | Ghawazi Caravan Studios (Hazelbrook, Blue Mountains) |
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| Professional Troupe: | Ghawazi Caravan |
| Student Troupes: | Ghaziya, Ghawazi Girls |
| Contact: | devimamak@ghawazicaravan.com Phone 02 47587264 or 0419184231 |
| Website: | www.ghawazicaravan.com |
Devi is Artistic Director of the award winning Ghawazi Caravan as well as student troupes Ghaziya and Ghawazi Girls.
Classes are ATS (American Tribal Style) based but also use Devi's and Ghawazi Caravan's distinctive combos and movements based on Oriental, Flamenco, Classical Indian and Contemporary dance.
Adult classes focus on individual technique, group work, zills, veil, group improvisation and choreography with plenty of revision time. Children's classes focus on working with peers, funky choreographies and fun!
Classes taught by Devi with April Erzetich and Cristie Fuller as relief teachers.
Devi is one of Australia's leading ATS teachers and is the first person in Australia to have fully completed Carolena Nericcio's teacher training in the Fat Chance Belly Dance style, with many of Devi's moves being accepted by Carolena into the format. Devi and Ghawazi Caravan are often invited to teach and perform around the country, N.Z, Asia and the U.S.A. For more on Devi's influences, teachers and more, please see her dance biography.
Teachers: Kathleen Sheean and Lara Bucknall
| Class Location: | Fusion Movement Studio, East Blaxland Classes also at Katoomba and Springwood |
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| Styles taught: | Tribal & Oriental with influences in other dance styles |
| Contact: | Kathy 4759 1832 or nevilleburns@bigpond.com Lara 0423 441 527 or larabucknall@gmail.com |
Website: | www.lashermanas.com.au |
Kath and Lara are sisters and have been dancing and performing for over 13 years. Both have studied American Tribal Style with Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance and Devi Mamak of Ghawazi Caravan. Kath and Lara dedicated themselves to tribal as performing members of Ghawazi Caravan from 2001-2008, which gave them the opportunity to perform and teach overseas and interstate, as well as show case and teach their choreographies.
Lara and Kath are trained in a variety of other belly dance styles, having studied with many respected teachers internationally, interstate and locally. Both also regularly take classes/workshops in other dance genres and enjoy choreographing and fusing their ideas. Kath and Lara are both highly regarded dancers, and are recognized for their technique and unique and intricate choreographies.
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Central Coast
Teacher: Alexandra
| School: | Desert Flame Bellydance |
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| Style taught: | American Tribal Style (Fat Chance Belly Dance), Gypsy Caravan and Dunyavi Gypsy, Egyptian Oriental (Classical, Cabaret , Modern), Saiidi (cane dancing), Ghawazi (traditional Gypsy), Veils, Sword, Wings, Shamadan, Zills |
| Professional Troupe: | Desert Flame (Alexandra and Shameela) |
| Student Troupes: | Ominesque, Belly Divas, Nissah |
| Contact: | 4396 6929 or 0404 462 284 desertflame@tpg.com.au |
| Website: | www.alexandrabellydance.com.au |
Alexandra is a professional performer and teacher on the Central
Coast. With 10 years of experience "under her belt" teaching Egyptian
Bellydance and 4 years teaching American Tribal Style.
She sees sisterhood and pure joy of dancing with other women as the
attraction to Tribal classes. Exotic & earthy costuming that suits all
ages, shapes and sizes is another drawcard – but the secret
synchronicity of this dance style - is what sets it apart!
Alexandra's weekly classes are in Toukley & Berkeley Vale - Mon /
Wednesday / Thursday day & night. Classes are fun and non competitive,
beginner to Intermediate.
She is also available for workshops, Hen's or Harem parties,
Birthdays, Corporate Events, Festivals, Regional Fairs, etc.
Alexandra has studied ATS with Devi Mamak (Ghawazi Caravan), Carolena
& Karen (Fat Chance Belly Dance), Paulette (Gypsy Caravan) and many
master teachers of Egyptian Belly Dance.
Teacher: Shameela
| School: | Desert Flame Bellydance |
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| Style taught: | Oriental, Bollywood, American Tribal Style and Tribal Indian fusion |
| Professional Troupes: | Desert Flame (Shameela and Alexandra), Indra Bellydance (Shameela and Gabriella) |
| Student Troupe: | Sakura |
| Website: | indrabellydance.com |
| Contact: | Phone No. 43244481 or 0412 685 755 Email: shameelasdance@gmail.com |
Shameela is a professional performer and teacher on the Central Coast of N.S.W. and is a directer and performer both of Desert Flame and Indra Bellydance. Shameela has been teaching Bellydance for over 12 years and brings her passion, knowledge and performance experience to her classes and shows.
Shameela teaches a variety of styles of Bellydance including: Oriental, Bollywood, American Tribal Style and Indian Tribal fusion. Her recently released Instructional dvd "The Eyes of Buddha" captures her innovative style and can be viewed on her website. Shameela and her troupes are available for performances,classes and workshops.
Please phone or email her for further information.
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Newcastle Area
Teacher: Susan Gleeson
| Style taught: | ATS |
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| Contact: | sgleeson@idl.net.au |
Susan teaches weekly classes in ATS for beginners through to performance level.
Private tuition for those interested in moving on up or simply catching up.
Classes are based in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie and are taught in a fun and friendly environment. Susan continues to study with both Australian master teachers and international teachers from the U.S.A.
Please contact her for more information.
Wollongong Area
Teacher: Jacqueline Peperkamp
| School: | Jewels of the Harem Bellydance Studio |
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| Style taught: | ATS, Gypsy Caravan, Contemporary Style & Tribal Fusion. Techniques using zills, tambourine, fan-veils, silk veil, sword balancing, poi twirling & festival wings. |
| Professional Troupe: | Tribal Jewels |
| Student Troupes: | Gypsy Jewels, Jewels of the Harem & Junior Jewels |
| Website: | www.tribaljewels.com.au |
| Contact: | info@tribaljewels.com.au or 0419 241649 |
Classes for females all ages and cultural backgrounds most welcome. Beginner lessons for both juniors and ladies. Ongoing and progressive levels to Intermediate, Advanced & Professional for outstanding and dedicated members.
Our studio provides newcomers with an opportunity to meet new friends, gain self expression and exercise in an alternative way.
A brief study of dance history, origins, music, costume and makeup application and it's modern style changes in today’s western society.
Artistic Director, Jacqueline Peperkamp is an award winning teacher of the NSW Bellydance community.
A professional performer and teacher since 1997. She opened Jewels of the Harem Bellydance Studio in 2004.
Teaching, performing and studying Bellydance is Jacqueline's fulltime career. Visit website for more details on classes and workshops.
Lismore and Byron Bay
Teacher: Danielle Sansom
| School: | The Barefoot Gypsies Tribal Dance |
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| Styles taught: | FCBD American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion (privates only) |
| Professional Troupe: | The Barefoot Gypsies |
| Contact: | tribal.bd@gmail.com or 0401 385 883 |
| Networks: | The Barefoot Gypsies Tribal Belly Dance Facebook page www.myspace.com/tribal.bd |
Come and learn the beautiful dance form that is ATS belly dance. Connect with your body, your fellow dancing sisters and your gypsy spirit! FCBD format ATS is a fusion of Flamenco, Middle Eastern, gypsy and modern dance forms. Discover the strength and beauty of this dance and why it is so intoxicating to watch, dance and perform!
Danielle has intensively studied ATS belly dance for the past 6 years with highly renowned international and Australian dancers such as Carolena Nerriccio (the director and founder of FCBD), Paulette Rees-Denis, Jill Parker, Rachel Brice, Heather Stants, Deb Rubin, Devi Mamak and Jacqueline Peperkamp.
She has a strong technique focus while keeping things fun and friendly! Email Danielle for class, privates or performance enquiries.