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Ekaterini will be presenting an oriental belly dance workshop this September as part of Melbourne's OMEDA Spring Festival.
ORIENTAL DREAMING
Learn an elegant and stylish oriental choreography that combines taksim, baladi and shifting dynamics to create a modern yet classic performance piece.
Date: Sunday 18 September 2016
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Dance Be In It (474 Neerim Road, Murrumbeena)
Registration and more info: [email protected]
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
**All classes will commence learning a new choreography in preparation for Bellydance Bohemia's end of year student showcase, held at the Thornbury Theatre on Sunday 4th December 2016. Students interested in performing will be required to purchase a bellydance costume for the performance.
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 5th September - 24th October (8-weeks)
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on learning the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control. This class will also commence learning a fun and easy oriental choreography that will be performed at Bellydance Bohemia's end of year student showcase. **Performing is optional for beginners but recommended as a great way to learn and improve technique.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 5th September - 24th October (8-weeks)
7.30pm - 8.30pm
Students will continue developing their veil dancing technique and commence learning a new silk veil choreography to perform at the end of year showcase. Classes will also include drills and combinations. **Students will be required to bring along their own silk veil to classes.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 6th September - Tuesday 25th October (8-weeks)
7.30pm - 8.30pm
Classes will focus on saidi (cane dance) technique and students will commence learning a new saidi choreography to perform at the end of year showcase. There will also be time allocated in class to run through and polish up the Turkish drum solo (taught in term 3) which will also be performed at the showcase.**Students will be required to bring along their own saidi cane to classes.
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
ENROLLMENT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL
(regular students do not need to fill out an enrollment form- email Ekaterini to be added to the class list).
Live music by Middle Eastern band Zourouna, delicious canapes, and special performances by Bellydance Bohemia's advanced students and Ekaterini at Melbourne's beautiful Morocco Lounge
$25 (including canapes)
Tickets on sale now @ www.trybooking.com/MAOX
All ticket sales close Wednesday 20 July at 5pm. Tickets will not be available at the door
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 20th June - Monday 8th August (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 20th June - Monday 8th August (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will be introduced to beginner-intermediate level veil technique and choreography, and also continue to develop their dancing with the introduction to more complex and layered movements. Classes will also include more challenging drills and combinations. **Students will be required to bring along their own silk veil to classes.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 21st June - Tuesday 9th August (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue learning and refining the Turkish drum solo, and prepare for a performance (event TBC). Classes will also focus on learning more challenging layered movements, as well as polishing and advancing technique to a professional level.
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Bellydance Bohemia's Ekaterini and Melusina perform at Melbourne's premier of the new Channel 9 series, Here Come The Habibs!
The premier was held over a lunch at Abla's Lebanese Restaurant in Carlton for the cast and crew.
Deliciously authentic food, good vibes and lots of belly dancing!
BELLYDANCE CLASSES WITH EKATERINI
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 11th April - Monday 30th May (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control. ** Class will run on Anzac Day, 25th April.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 11th April - Monday 30th May (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue to develop their technique with the introduction of more complex and layered movements. Classes will also include more challenging drills and combinations.** Class will run on Anzac Day, 25th April.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 12th April - Tuesday 31st May (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Classes will focus on more challenging layered movements, as well as polishing and advancing technique to a professional level. Strength building drills and combinations are also incorporated into the classes.
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 1st February - Monday 21st March (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 1st February - Monday 21st March (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue to develop their technique with the introduction of more complex and layered movements. Classes will also include more challenging drills and combinations.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 2nd February - Tuesday 22nd March (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Classes will focus on more challenging layered movements, as well as polishing and advancing technique to a professional level. Strength building drills and combinations are also incorporated into the classes.
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Tickets on sale now @ http://www.trybooking.com/JLPC
Adults: $20 pre-purchase / $25 door Child: $10 pre-purchase / $15 door (for children aged 2-15 years).
Seats are limited. Drinks and muffet menu available at the bar.
Featuring enchanting performance by the students of Bellydance Bohemia, professional performances by Ayelet, Josie and Ekaterini, live music by Middle Eastern trio Zourouna, plus more!!
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Contact Ekaterini to book your place in the term.
** PLEASE NOTE: All classes will continue to work on choreography and prepare for Bellydance Bohemia's End of Year Showcase which will be held at the Thornbury Theatre on Sunday 6th December. Full term commitment is required from all students performing at the showcase.
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 12th October - Monday 30th November (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Students will continue learning a modern Oriental choreography to perform at Bellydance Bohemia's End of Year Showcase. Performing is optional for beginners, but highly recommended!! Students will be required to purchase a costume for the performance which Ekaterini will organise for the group.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 12th October - Monday 30th November (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue learning the 'baladi' style choreography and prepare for the performance at the showcase. Students will be required to purchase a costume for the performance which Ekaterini will organise for the group.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 13th October - Tuesday 1st December (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue working on the silk veil dance choreography to perform at the end of year showcase. Students will be required to purchase a costume for the performance.
Full term: $140
Contact Ekaterini for further info!
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Contact Ekaterini to book your place in the term. New students must fill out an enrollment form which you will receive once you have expressed your interest in a class. Classes tend to fill up so make sure to reserve your spot so you don't miss out!
** All classes will commence working on a new choreography to perform at Bellydance Bohemia's end of year concert which will be held once again at the Thornbury Theatre on Sunday 6th December!
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 10th August - Monday 28th September (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginners welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control. Students will also commence learning a new choreography to be performed at Bellydance Bohemia's end of year concert!
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 10th August - Monday 28th September (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue to develop their technique with the introduction to more complex and layered movements. Classes will also include challenging drills and combinations. Students will also commence learning a new 'baladi' choreography to perform at Bellydance Bohemia's end of year concert!
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 11th August - Tuesday 29th September (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Classes will continue to focus on more challenging layered movements, as well as polishing and advancing technique to a professional level. Students will also commence working on a new silk veil dance choreography to perform at Bellydance Bohemia's end of year concert!
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Contact Ekaterini for further info!
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Contact Ekaterini to book your place in the term. New students must fill out an enrollment form which you will receive once you have expressed your interest in a class. Classes tend to fill up so make sure to reserve your spot so you don't miss out!
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 1st June - Monday 20th July (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 1st June - Monday 20th July (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue to develop their technique with the introduction to more complex and layered movements. Classes will also include more challenging drills and combinations.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 2nd June - Tuesday 21st July (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will be learning a new 'drum solo' choreography to be performed at OMEDA's Winter Showcase 'A Solstice Celebration' on Sunday 26th July. Students will be required to attend the full term and purchase a costume for the performance.
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Contact Ekaterini for further info!
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Contact Ekaterini to book your place in the term. New students must fill out an enrollment form which you will receive once you have expressed your interest in a class. Classes tend to fill up so make sure to reserve your spot so you don't miss out!
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 23rd March - Monday 11th May (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 23rd March - Monday 11th May (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue to develop their technique with the introduction to more complex and layered movements. Classes will also include more challenging drills and combinations.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 24th March - Tuesday 12th May (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Classes will focus on more challenging layered movements and combinations, as well as polishing and advancing technique to a professional level. Strength building drills are also incorporated into the classes.
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Contact Ekaterini for further info!
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Contact Ekaterini to book your place in the term. New students must fill out an enrollment form which you will receive once your booking has been confirmed. Classes tend to fill up so make sure to reserve your spot so you don't miss out!
BEGINNER LEVEL
Monday 12th January - Monday 2nd March (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Monday 12th January - Monday 2nd March (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue to develop their technique with the introduction of more complex and layered movements. Classes will also include more challenging drills and combinations.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Tuesday 13th January - Tuesday 3rd March (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Classes will focus on more challenging layered movements, as well as polishing and advancing technique to a professional level. Strength building drills and combinations are also incorporated into the classes.
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Contact Ekaterini for further info!
FRIDAY 14th NOVEMBER, 2014
@ Melbourne Pavilion, 135-157 Racecourse Road Kensington
Ekaterini will be performing with Middle Eastern drummer George El-Azar
Purchase your tickets to support Ekaterini performing at the RAW Melbourne Showcase!
For more info on the event check out http://www.rawartists.org/melbourne/current
SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER, 2014
@ The Thornbury Theatre (859 High Street, Thornbury)
Doors: 6.30pm
Show Starts: 7pm
Featuring dazzling performances by the students of Bellydance Bohemia, professional performances by Laila Shouha and Ekaterini, live Middle Eastern music by Zourouna, free tarot card readings.. plus more!! Bring your dancing shoes!
Due to the success of our Mid Year Hafla being a sell-out show, we are moving upstairs at The Thornbury Theatre into the big and beautiful ballroom!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW @ http://www.trybooking.com/GBZC
Adults: $20 pre-purchase / $25 at the door
Child: $10 (for children AGED 4-12 years)
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Buffet menu and drinks available at the bar
ABOUT LEOLANI:
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Leolani Gallardo has 20 years of dance experience in competing, performing, and teaching internationally.
With a bachelor’s degree in World Arts and Cultures from UCLA, Leolani has gone on to dance for Tokyo Disney completing a yearlong contract in 2009. She was an assistant choreographer on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in 2010 helping with the debut of the very first Tahitian dance performance to ever be on the show.
In 2012, Leolani lived and trained in Tahiti for three months and competed in the 130th annual Heiva I Tahiti competition with dance troop Hitireva, under the direction of Kehaulani Chanquy. Hitireva won 2nd place in the Hua Tau (professional division) group dance category.
In the last 5 years Leolani has travelled and taught workshops extensively throughout the U.S., Tahiti, Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong sharing her love for Tahitian Dance.
"My goal is to use this style of dance to empower women! All women deserve to express themselves artistically, and deserve to feel beautiful and sensual. Ori Tahiti is the catalyst for this exploration and creative expression. I aspire to inspire my students creativity, encourage other dancers in my community to follow their dreams, and foster respect for all Pacific Island Cultures."
Ekaterini is back from her recent adventures in Turkey and excited to share what was learned!
TURKISH DRUM SOLO
Sunday 14th September
12pm - 2pm
$38
Learn a lively and playful Turkish style drum choreography by Ekaterini. It has all the things we love about Turkish Belly Dance: power, femininity and sharp movements.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers.
TURKISH ZILL CHOREOGRAPHY
Sunday 21st September
12pm - 2pm
$38
In this workshop you will learn an elegant Turkish Oriental choreography using basic zill rhythms to dance with.
This workshop is designed to increase your comfort level in dancing with zills.
Zills are easiest to use when properly sized to your fingers. It is recommended that you bring your own however there will be some available on the day to borrow. Suitable for intermediate and advanced level dancers.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL as places are limited.
Please let Ekaterini know if you will need a pair of zills.
LOCATION:
Forever Dance- Level 1, 432 Church Street Richmond
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Contact Ekaterini to book your place in the term. New students must fill out an enrollment form which you will receive once you have registered your interest. Classes fill up so make sure to reserve your spot so you don't miss out!
Beginner Level
Monday 22nd September - Monday 10th November (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will commence working on a new choreography for Belly Dance Bohemia's end of year student concert. Classes will also focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control.
Intermediate Level
Monday 22nd September - Monday 10th November (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Classes will commence working on a new choreography for Belly Dance Bohemia's end of year student concert. Students will also continue to develop their technique with the introduction to more complex and layered movements.
Advanced Level
Tuesday 23rd September - Tuesday 11th November (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Classes will commence working on a new Isis Wings choreography for Belly Dance Bohemia's end of year student concert. Classes will also focus on polishing and advancing technique to a professional level.
Mastering Props (Intermediate/Advanced Level Dancers)
Tuesday 23rd September - Tuesday 11th November (8-weeks)
8.30 - 9.30pm
This class explores an array of bellydance props. In this term, students will commence working on a silk veil choreography for Belly Dance Bohemia's end of year concert. Students are required to bring their own silk veil to class. Spares are available.
COURSE FEE:
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Contact Ekaterini for enrollments and further info!
STUDIO LOCATION: Forever Dance- 432 Church Street, Richmond (close to the corner of Swan Street)
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Contact Ekaterini to book your place in the term. New students must fill out an enrollment form which you will receive once your booking has been confirmed. Classes fill up so make sure to reserve your spot so you don't miss out!
Beginner Level
Monday 21st July - Monday 8th September (8-weeks)
6.30 - 7.30pm
Absolute beginner welcome! Classes will focus on correct dance posture, breaking down the fundamental movements of bellydance technique as well as introducing students to drills that will help to build powerful muscle control.
Intermediate Level
Monday 21st July - Monday 8th September (8-weeks)
7.30 - 8.30pm
Students will continue to develop their technique with the introduction to more complex and movements. Classes will also include drills and combinations.
Advanced Level
8- week term
7.30 - 8.30pm
Tuesday 22nd July - Tuesday 9th September (8-weeks)
Classes will focus on polishing and advancing technique to a professional level.
COURSE FEE:
Full term: $140
4 class card: $75
Casual: $20
First class trial: $15
Contact Ekaterini for further info!
Featuring performances by the students of Belly Dance Bohemia, professional performances by special guest dancer Yasmin and Ekaterini, as well as live music by Middle Eastern band Zourouna! Bring your dancing shoes!
Date: Sunday 29th June, 2014
@ Thornbury Theatre (Velvet Room)
Doors: 6.30pm
Showtime: 7pm - 8.30pm
Tickets: $20 pre-purchase
$ 25 at the door
FREE entry for children 12 years and under
Tickets ON SALE @ trybooking.com/EXOT
Buffet menu and drinks available at the bar
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Belly Dancing Melbourne and Australia
Contact Ekaterini: [email protected]