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Bellydance Courses

TEREZKA IS AWAY HOSTING HER ANNUAL 'SPIRIT OF EGYPT' TOUR 11 MARCH - 22 APRIL.
She can be contacted via email whilst travelling: terezka@danseorientale.com.au

NEW 6 WEEK BEGINNERS BELLYDANCE COURSES!
$99 include gst

Tuesday

20 May

6-7pm

Thursday

12 June

6-7pm

CONTINUING BEGINNERS 6 WEEKS COURSE
Register your name now!

Tuesday

25 March

6-7pm

Ishvari

Thursday

3 April

6-7pm

Fifi

Monday

14 April

6-7pm

Nancy

Intermediate Adv Drum Solo with Magda
Weekly Class

Monday evenings

10 March - 21 April

6-7.15pm

Magda

Dancing star, Magda focus upon drum solo and performance skills for those wishing to take their dancing up a notch or two. Part of the class Magda will be answering any performance related questions.

Monday 7, 14, 21 April Magdas class will be joined by Sydneys top Lebanese Legend tabla player Jamal Zreika focusing upon DRUM SOLO for STAGE.

Beyond Beginners Intermediate
Weekly Class

Tuesdays

11 March - 22 April

5.55-6.55pm

Nancy

This excellent technique class taken by Nancy in Terezkas absense focuses upon movements and Egyptian Cabaret choreography in preparation for the Mind Body Spirit Festival 3 & 4 May.

Traditional Dance with Live Music
Weekly Class

Saturdays

Starting 29 March

12 noon - 1.15pm

Fifi

A flavour of Turkey and Egypt, this series of five classes will focus on the spirited Turkish Rom and modern Egyptian saiidi. All five lessons will be accompanied by percussionist Michael and Friends.

From her recent study trip to Cairo, Fifi will be teaching a saiidi choreography by Mohamed Kazafy. Kazafy is from he revered Reda Troupe for 20 years. He now travels the world teaching and performing as a soloist. Fifi was taught this, his favourite choreography, in a top floor studio on the banks of the Nile.

Fifi will be breaking the dance down to teach the modern Cairo technique and will also show a video of Kazafy himself performing the piece.

Drumming Courses

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

Arabic Drumming:

Intermediate

Saturday

10-11.00am

Arabic Drumming:

Beginners

Saturday

11-12noon

$20 per class or $70 per month
If you are a beginner and do not have a drum you can hire a tabla for $5

Up & Coming Events

19th MIDDLE EAST BELLYDANCE FESTIVAL
2 - 5th May 2008

Check out this years bellydance shows & workshop programs: www.sydmedfest.com

MIND BODY AND SPIRIT FESTIVAL
3 & 4th May 2008

Convention Centre, Darling Harbour

Come see a showcase of Orientale Dance by 'Danse Orientale'
3 May Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm
4 May Sunday    5.30 - 6.30pm - closing act

3rd ANNUAL BELLYDANCE SPRING BALL
Saturday 20 September 2008

Last year we raised $6, 010 which provided ongoing education, food & clothing for the twelve children we sponsor. Look at photographs from this Ball at www.westen.com.au .

Watch a lovely clip from the 2006 Spring Ball:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixWJF5nyiVw

More information on 2008 Spring Ball to come...

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

MASSIVE BELLYDANCE BOUTIQUE COSTUMING SALE
10am - 4pm Saturday 4 October 2008

20-70% off EVERYTHING: bellydance cabaret & tribal costuming/ indian antique sari collection/ jewellery/ hipscarves/ tribal/ veils/ books/ zills

City Dance Centre, 161 Castlereagh St, Sydney
(Behind Studio 2)

DON'T MISS THIS LOVELY OPPORTUNITY!

3rd Annual Bellydance Winter School
Sunday & Monday - 8 & 9 June 2008

10am-4pm daily with Master Teacher/choreographer Terezka & Sydneys top professional Arabic musicians. Don't miss this wonderful and unique opportunity to learn more deeply about Arabic music (maqams & rhythmns), dance techniques, spiritual expression, personality and stage presence, becoming your own dancing star.

OPEN TO ALL LOVERS OF MID-EASTERN DANCE BOOK NOW!
$250 FOR ENTIRE 2 DAYS, a $100 deposit will hold your place. 20 participants only.
Email terezka@danseorientale.com.au or telephone Terezka 0411 045877.

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

REJUVENATION / YOGA & DANCE TOUR BALI
27 July - 4 August 2008: Discover the Secrets of Bali's Spirit

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.

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.

PARIS & MOROCCO (Experience Europe & Nth Africa)
1 -  20th June 2009

Fly to Paris - 3 enchanting nights in Gay Paris and direct to Fez, Morocco's oldest imperial city, for the annual Spiritual Sacred Music Festival. Sleep in the Saharan desert undert the stars, the changing landscape of the Atlas mountains of Morocco and its unique Arab/Berber/French heritage. Then Egypt, Cairo and its highlights and Upper Egypt sailing the Nile, temples, tombs & Nubian culture.

EXOTIC ENCHANTING ROYAL ROMANTIC RAJASTHAN/INDIA
12 -  28th OCTOBER 2009

More information to come...

'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