Hailing from Russia and having toured extensively in Europe, Julia is now based in Melbourne.   She can be booked through the Arcana Star agency Read the full article
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Virginia is the principal of the Cinnamon Twist bellydance school in Wollongong. Cinnamon Twist is unique in offering a range of classes for expectant and new mothers, from prenatal to “Mums and Bubs” classes Read the full article
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Sophie Alize is a busy Sydney belly dance performer and teacher. As well as teaching (at Bondi) and performing with Jamil’s fabulous bellydance troupe Attar, she can be seen regularly at the following venues: Read the full article
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I had the great pleasure of attending one of Melissa Cristina’s workshops at the Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival this year, so I’m glad to find a clip of her to feature. Melissa Cristina teaches and performs in Melbourne. She’s performing in this clip...
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Idell’s video isn’t what you’d normally expect on this site!   She and one of her assistant teachers, Rachelle, appeared recently on Australia’s Got Talent as ‘Cleofatra”, a bellydance/burlesque type act that certainly got the judges’ attention! Read the full article
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Samina is a Folkloric belly dance teacher and performer. Her Ghawazee Moon Bellydance School in Canberra offers Ghawazee, Urban-Folk and Folkloric Fusion belly dance classes. Unusually, it also offers classes for tween/teen children, as well as “Raks Bebe” Read the full article
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Alexandra (aka Sandra Rather) is co-principal of the  Desert Flame School of Belly Dance (with Shameela).  She has been teaching for over 12 years locally and interstate at regional festival workshops. Her styles include Egyptian Folkloric, Classical, Tribal and Gypsy. For more details about...
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Kaylah is a Melbourne dancer who specialises in performances for parties and festivals as well as dancing to accompany live musicians.   Seen here dancing with the Bellyslap drummers. .. Read the full article
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Making your own flamenco skirt is tempting, but it’s not that easy.  The multiple panels and long hem mean you’ll be sewing for hours!   For practice and student recitals, a skirt like the Bal Togs flamenco skirt is perfect and only costs around $40...
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I’ve been lucky to have access to a specialist flamenco dressmaker for most of my flamenco outfits – but once or twice, I’ve had to resort to an ordinary dressmaker, with mixed results.  Don’t get me wrong, a good bridal dressmaker will know exactly how to go...
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