To dance is the ultimate freedom; to be one with yourself, the earth, the air, the rhythm… From an early age Claire has loved to dance, instantly drawn to and in love with belly dance after her first taste in 2001. She has attended workshops with local and internationally established dancers. Claire is at ease […]
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Myra’s dance studies and experience have been wide and varied in Australia and overseas. After studying ballet for many years with Joanne Priest she began a 20year exploration of the dance styles of Europe, the Balkans, Turkey, Central Asia and the Middle East, becoming an instructor in 1983. As a result, Myra has developed a […]
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Kate’s love of belly dance began in the 1980s with classical, oriental dance and its celebration of the feminine. Over time her interest expanded to include transnational and fusion styles, particularly dance forms that blend raqs sharqi with elements of Flamenco and Indian classical dance or incorporate influences from her Eastern European and Balkan heritage. […]
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Solanges’ dance background began with classical/cabaret style of Middle Eastern dance, its variations and some Tribal study. A continuation and exploration of ATS, Tribal/World and Tribal fusion followed, and the inception of the Babylonia Tribal. The core fundamentals of ATS as a base, layering and incorporating variations of Tribal, has led Solange to develop her […]
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Lorralei was lured back to belly dance when her passion for dance was rekindled with her introduction to gothic, industrial and tribal fusion styles. Over time she has continued to experiment with the theatrical, world fusion flavours, and dimensions of emotional expression. Lorralei has a love for collaborative dance work, and cofounded Mandragora which is […]
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Annie (pronouns: they/she) is addicted to dance and expressing ones self to music through movement. With a broad background in solo and partner dancing, she has accumulated a large repertoire of experience in vernacular jazz, blues, fusion, and traditional and contemporary belly dance including tribal and gothic styles. Annie is a partner of Mandragora, and […]
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Nicole’s love of dance started at the age of 4 spending all her childhood in calisthenics then moving to ballet, jazz and cheer leading in her teenage years. Wanting to return to dance after having children Nicole fell in love with the exotic rhythms and beautiful costumes of Egyptian style belly dance. She has been […]
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Eliza has been dancing at Belly Dance Amethyst since 2011 and has had the privilege of learning from a diverse variety of teachers. This eclectic experience now influences her Bollywood, Oriental and classical choreographies, bringing cheekiness, drama, emotion and flair to her performances. Her classes are energetic, informative, fun filled and inspiring. Eliza has performed […]
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