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Bellydance Courses

Weekly Classes

Dance Teacher Magda

Continuing Beginners, Beyond Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Bellydance levels you can pay $15 drop in or $108 for an 8 class pass.

Beginners

Mon, Tue, Thu 6-7pm

Continuing Beginners

Tuesday 6-7pm

Beyond Beginners

Tuesday 5.45-7pm

Intermediate/Adv

Monday 6-7.20pm

Photo: Dance Teacher Magda

STUDIO DANSE ORIENTALE WEEKLY CLASSES WILL BE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR 18-Dec-07 REOPENING MONDAY 22-Jan-08

Drumming Courses

Arabic/Turkish/Persian Drumming with Michael Graf - Tel: 0410 199 031

Arabic Drumming:

Contin Beg/Intermediate Saturday 10-11.30am

$20 per class (if you are a beginner and do not have a drum you can hire a tabla for $5)

Up & Coming Dance Workshops

Special
Event!

Special Rajastani Tribal Workshop with Queen Harish

Special
Event!

THIS SATURDAY 20 October 2007   2-5pm   $75

Queen Harish is a traditional Rajasthani tribal and folkloric and Bollywood dancer. He is an incredible artist. I very rarely sponsor dance teachers/performers unless they are exceptional - and he is. Add another whole dimension to your dance and asborb the spirit of the desert, and tribal dance and indian gestures into your dance in this ONE OFF workshop that will totally inspire you. BOOK RIGHT NOW! Don't miss Queen Harish - you'll be missing something extraordinary. terezka@danseorientale.com.au

If you'd like to check out some info on Queen Harish go to www.tapaz.in

He also features in the new Gypsy film www.whentheroadbends.com

He has performed in Belguim, France, USA, United Kingdom, and famous as one of the world's few artists who can do Rajasthan's knee dance.

START 2008 OFF WITH A GIFT TO YOURSELF
Terezkas 3rd Annual 3 day Summer School with Sydneys top Arabic musicians and Singer, Ghazi Noussour

10am-4pm  daily - Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th January 2008

This is a unique and very special opportunity to dance to arabic traditional instruments live. We have the violin, the oud, the ney, the mizmar, the duduk, the large tabal, the darabouka. Terezka introduces you to the experience of a lifetime.

We dance to the classical piece 'Nibtidi Mnein El Hakaya' (If we speak darling, from where will this story begin) This happens daily. We also work to Om Koulsoms stunning composition 'Howa Saheer' deeply and profoundly. We experience dancing to taqasims to oud, violin, ney, duduk and mizmar becoming familiar with 'maqams' the melodies in arabic music and how to express ourselves correctly to them along with chakra healing. In addition traditional saiidi with 2 mizmars and large tabal. We learn about arabic culture, dance technique, spiritual expression, personality and use of floorspace. You will come through this experience enlightened and your dancing will move up a notch or two.

The cost is $350 for the 3 full days. A $100 will secure your place. 20 participants only. To book email: terezkasworld@hotmail.com

NEW! Weekly Saturday Global Dance Classes

Starting Saturday 2 February, 11.30 - 1.00pm - $20

With Master Teacher Terezka and 4 musicians playing live. Terezka is creating a theatre show to be staged October 2008 - if you are interested in being a part of this or just want to stretch yourself JOIN these special Saturday sessions.

For the month of Feb Terezka will be creating an Arabic 'Hijaz - Desert Dance' using veils and Turkish Drum Solo to 'karislama' Turkish 9/8 rythmn.

These Saturday classes are open to everyone who is interested in traditional dance from the Orient.

Feel free to just Turn Up!

MIND BODY SPIRIT FESTIVAL - DARLING HARBOUR

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November 2007

Come and support and see performers from our Studio Danse Orientale perform at the MBS on Saturday 10 Nov 4.30-5pm and: the finale on Sunday 5.30-6.30pm at the Exhibition and Convention Centre. We showcase: Moroccan Double Veil, Afro/arabic drum solo, Modern Egyptian and Traditional Saiidi. The Sunday performance also includes a 20 mins finale with live percussion.

For those performing please keep Sat October 27 free from 2-5pm for rehearsals at our city studio.

TEREZKA'S FINAL DANCE CLASS FOR 2007
All Students Are Welcome

MONDAY 17 DECEMBER 2007, 6.00 - 7.20pm - $22

Terezka is joined by Ghassan Barakat on tabla, Rashid Taka on Violin, Walid Bebe on Ney, Sobhe Samaan, Michael Graf on duduk, Alvaro Gonzalez on persian frame drum for a /cultural/spiritual/dance class.

Set in candlelight these sessions allow dancers to express themselves to a variety of styles of arabian music with our arabic professional musicians.

Everyone most welcome.

Special
Thanks!

2nd Annual Bellydance Spring Ball
Saturday 22 September 2007

Special
Thanks!

Terezka & Prakash would like to kindly thank everyone who contributed to our 2nd Annual Bellydance Spring Ball held 22 Sept '07.

We raised $6, 010 which will provide ongoing education, food & clothing for the twelve children we sponsor.

To look at and/or order photographs check out www.westen.com.au.

To order a keepsake copy of the DVD - $25, email to: terezka@danseorientale.com.au

Check out a lovely clip from Ignatius Tse from last years Spring Ball:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixWJF5nyiVw

SMILE TO A CHILD - SUPPORT A CHILD - MAKE THEIR FUTURE SMILE. This charity supports children living in poverty in India, Africa and Nepal.

Tours & Retreats

Terezka offers a unique insight into exotic locations with her first hand personal experience, offered to small groups wishing to experience the culture, music, dance and spirituality of cultures steeped in their ancient past. These journeys take you on both an inner and outer journey. To find out more and have an itinerary emailed to you contact: terezka@danseorientale.com.au

'SOUL OF EGYPT' Tour

10-31 March 2008 & 10-27 March 2009 - $2,950

Discover Egypt, its ancient mysteries at grass-roots level, designed for participants to spiritually connect with the soul of this magical land. A tour designed not just to take you to this country but to deliver you to it's very heart.

PARIS & MOROCCO (experience Europe & Nth Africa)

7 June-22 June 2009  $3,499 - 5 nights in Gay Paris!

Fly direct to Paris - 5 nights, jet to Fez, Morocco's oldest imperial city, for the annual Spiritual Sacred Music Festival. Sleep in the Saharan desert under the stars, the changing landscape of the Atlas mountains and hang out in Marrakech. A unique programme taking in the music, dance, culture & spirituality of Morocco and its unique Arab/Berber/French heritage.

ROYAL RAJASTHAN & ROOFTOP OF THE WORLD - NEPAL

28 Oct - 13 Nov 2008 - $3,250 12 Days India, 4 Days Nepal

Personally hosted with Terezka & Prakash during 'DIWALI', the Festival of lights, India's biggest festival. Experience the mystique of India, it's colour, rich maharaja & moghul past, forts, palaces & temples, gypsy music, culture, dance and stay in traditional 'havelis' (opulent traditional converted merchants houses). Fly Delhi - Kathmandu - Nepal for 5 insightful days experiencing Nepal unique beauty & culture.

REJUVENATION / YOGA & DANCE TOUR BALI
Discover the Secrets of Bali's Spirit

27 July-4 August 2008 - $1599

Discover the secrets of the Balinese enduring happiness on this unqiue personal journey: Morning yoga sessions overlooking rice-paddies, daily chakra massages, bathe in Holy Springs, Hindu priestess auspicious blessing, meet wise spiritual masters of Bali, soak your soul in ancient tradititions, see sacred temple dancing, Master Bellydance teacher Terezkas 'Spirit in Movement' bellydance workshops that work deeply and profoundly. Experience a rare and precious world.

'Exotic Expressions' Bellydance Boutique

Costuming and unique accessories from India to Arabia

Check out our NEW stock from Nepal: Bridal Veils for Dance (exquisitely handbeaded)


    SPECIALS for Beginners:

  • 'I dream of Jeanie' 4 piece costume set:
    Harem pants, hipscarf, cross-top & 2.5 metre veil
  • Funky Lycra Beaded dance pants with matching top
  • Full circle Tribal Gypsy skirts
  • Vintage Sari Harem pants & matching hipscarf
  • Stunning 2 piece vintage sari gypsy skirt & matching top

Our lovely boutique is spread over two rooms full of hipscarves, beginner student packages, indian vintage sari sets, finger cymbals, professional Egyptian costumes, tribal costuming, jewellery. Our prices are very reasonable and 10% of all your purchase goes to our charity 'Smile to a Child' supporting children living in poverty worldwide.

Opening hours

12:00 - 2:00pm

Mon - Fri

5.00-7.30pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Contact us

Website:

www.danseorientale.com.au

Address:

City Dance Centre, 161 Castlereagh St, Sydney CBD

Phone:

(02) 9261 3137

Mobile:

0411 045877

Email:

terezka@danseorientale.com.au

Tours Email:

terezkasworld@hotmail.com