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Bellydance and Beyond –
Dance Teachers at Marrickville
AMERA
Amera is one of the principal owner of Amera's Palace at Marrickville ... She is a dedicated teacher and has been teaching for over 24 years and performing even longer. After a long professional dance career in the Middle East and after nearly three decades of performing experience, Amera has become widely recognised as one of the country's leading exponents of Oriental Dance. As a teacher she is in demand for workshops at home and abroad. As a performer her knowledge is unrivalled. Specialising in many different Egyptian styles, her unique way of capturing the spirit of this sensuous and exciting dance form, as well as her strong and engaging stage personality, have made her the only choice for many seeking a truly authentic Oriental Dance experience. Amera has a Cert IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, is a fully qualified Aerobics Group Fitness Instructor with Fitness NSW and Cert IV in Personal Training.
As a Belly Dance industry expert, Amera offers private tuition in skills development for performance, private, group tuition, mentoring, consultancy, for all belly dance related products and services – contact Amera for your private consultation.
CYNTHIA
Cynthia has recently joined the Sydney bellydance scene after living and working as a professional belly dance artist and instructor in London for the past 10 years. An award winning bellydancer, she started her dance training in the UK before making several visits to Cairo to train with master teachers of traditional folklore, classical and modern bellydance. Graduating with a Bachelor of Education in 1994, she has gained a wealth of experience in the teaching profession. Combining this qualification with extensive studies of Egyptian dance Cynthia became one of the most highly sought after teachers in London known for her knowledge, mastery of technique and skill. She takes a comprehensive approach when teaching and explores all aspects of the dance including movement, rhythm, music, culture, history and performance skills-training from absolute beginners level to professional dancers! In 2010 Cynthia founded The West London School of Oriental Dance bringing together some of the most qualified national and international teachers residing in London. As a performer Cynthia was very much in demand throughout London, UK and regularly performed at various events and dance festivals including Cairo, Egypt! At the UK Belly Dance Mania Competition 2010 she competed and won first place in a UK national competition judged by Egyptian dance legend Nagwa Fouad and current Cairo star Randa Kamel.
DANIELLE
Danielle Lopes is a Brazilian born belly dancer based in Sydney / Australia with over 12 years of professional training and entertainment. Throughout this period she has encountered various forms of dance but found that through the mystifying beats and movements of oriental dance her passion is fully expressed. Danielle Lopes has trained meticulously in oriental dance art through both continual dance classes and self study. She has also trained with internationally acclaimed belly dancers such as: Randa Kamel, Yasmina of Cairo, Mohamed Shahin, Lulu Sabongi, Soraia Zaied and many more which provides extra flair and cultural understanding to her performances and tuition style with exceptional demonstration of technique and melody interpretation.
DESPINA
For Despina, it all started with the TV show “I Dream Of Jeannie”... she watched it as a child and wanted to be Barbara Eden (complete with costume and magical powers!) when she grew up. Despina did the next best thing by starting to learn Bellydancing in 1992. In 1995, Despina began performing in London. She returned to Sydney, where she continued to perform and began teaching in 1997. In 2002, Despina completed Belyssa’s ‘Bellydance Teacher Training Course’. Despina is known for classes that are clear and structured, with an atmosphere that’s always friendly and welcoming. Besides teaching bellydancing, Despina is a qualified Pilates and Yoga instructor. For more information about Despina, visit www.despinarosales.com
JAMIL
Jamil has had a deep seeded passion for Arabic music his entire life. Coming from a Middle Eastern decent, Jamil has grown up with belly dancing pumping rapidly throughout his veins and considers it a way of life rather than purely an art. Since the age of five Jamil worked his way up to the enigma he is today by slowly discovering the amazing talent and skill that he possessed. In an industry dominated by talented females, Jamil was determined to help introduce to the west the true art of oriental dancing. He used this energy to transform the feminine moves of world renown belly dance idols to a unique masculinized style with the help of the very few and talented male oriental dancers that currently exist. With humble confidence Jamil introduces audiences to the exotic form of male Arabian dancing, through both vigour and grace.
KURVY
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 locations and times or drop Kurvy an email at kurvy@kurvy.com.au
LISI
Lisi Hannan was born in her dance journey. She is a university graduate (physiotherapy), University dance extension course and fitness. She is from South Brazil and is also an international belly dance performance artist. In 1986, Lisi began her dance life and experienced many different dance styles however it wasn’t until 1996 when met popular Belly Dance Master Teacher Alessandra Forte, that she knew she had found the dance for her. Here, Lisi began performing for and with Alessandra’s Belly Dance Company. In Australia, Lisi is the resident dancer at Erciyes Turkish Restaurant, Emad’s Lebanese Restaurant, Pasha’s Turkish Restaurant and Tony’s Family Restaurant - performing at these venues every week. Now she is beeing part of the ATTAR professional troupe with Jamil choreographer and The bellysamba project, created by Lisi Hannan and Danielle Lopes, it consist in a fusion with bellydance and brazilian dance.
SHULA
Shula (aka Nikki) fell in love with belly dance 10 years ago. Since that incendiary beginning she has studied with some of Australia’s most accomplished dancers including Elenie, Terezka and Amera and has travelled to Egypt for instruction from teachers such as Aida Nour and Randa Kamel. Shula performs regularly, both with Studio Danse Orientale troupes Lotus Dreaming & Pyramidstique and solo, at events such as the Mind Body Spirit Festival and for the Egyptian Consulate. Shula has danced on tour for Jeff Martin of the Tea Party & The Armada and in August 2010 performed as part of Egyptian superstar Dina’s Australian tour. Shula delights in sharing the joy belly dance brings her with audiences and students alike.
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