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Bellydance Beyond Begs | Dabke | Wed 8pm, Zoom

$105.00

with Vibha, Wednesdays 8pm (55 mins x 10 weeks), 22 July - 23 September 2026

Online (Zoom)

Bellydance Beyond Begs: Dabke For Bellydancers

Dabke is an energetic style of folkloric dance that is part of everyday life for people of the Levant (Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria). Perhaps originally a practice where villagers came together to help stamp down mud rooves and floors, Dabke has now become an intrinsic part of the culture, practiced at every celebration. It’s centred around community, joy and political resistance.

As bellydancers, we make use of Dabke steps and stylings when we dance to Dabke music - whether traditional, modern, or fused with Arabic pop vibes. The powerful, driving rhythm, along with the singers’ calling out of encouragement, urge us to move our feet! This course will teach the foundations of dabke, and how we maintain that connection with its roots while adapting it to a bellydance context. Expect to leave this term feeling more confident in your ability to freely dance to any Dabke song, and ready to participate in the festivities at Lebanese and related parties!

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Minimum 1 year. This class is not suitable for beginners. You’re expected to be familiar and confident with all the basic moves of bellydance, as taught in our Bellydance Fundamentals Technique course, as well as putting them into combos. Moves like shimmies, hip drops and circles will not be broken down and explained. More advanced dancers are very welcome and can expect to be challenged!

Catch-up options: Recordings available

Pricing: 10 classes $105 online.

with Vibha, Wednesdays 8pm (55 mins x 10 weeks), 22 July - 23 September 2026

Online (Zoom)

Bellydance Beyond Begs: Dabke For Bellydancers

Dabke is an energetic style of folkloric dance that is part of everyday life for people of the Levant (Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria). Perhaps originally a practice where villagers came together to help stamp down mud rooves and floors, Dabke has now become an intrinsic part of the culture, practiced at every celebration. It’s centred around community, joy and political resistance.

As bellydancers, we make use of Dabke steps and stylings when we dance to Dabke music - whether traditional, modern, or fused with Arabic pop vibes. The powerful, driving rhythm, along with the singers’ calling out of encouragement, urge us to move our feet! This course will teach the foundations of dabke, and how we maintain that connection with its roots while adapting it to a bellydance context. Expect to leave this term feeling more confident in your ability to freely dance to any Dabke song, and ready to participate in the festivities at Lebanese and related parties!

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Minimum 1 year. This class is not suitable for beginners. You’re expected to be familiar and confident with all the basic moves of bellydance, as taught in our Bellydance Fundamentals Technique course, as well as putting them into combos. Moves like shimmies, hip drops and circles will not be broken down and explained. More advanced dancers are very welcome and can expect to be challenged!

Catch-up options: Recordings available

Pricing: 10 classes $105 online.

Beyond Beginners (BBs) classes are suitable for dancers with at least a year’s class experience, who are confident with all the Fundamentals moves and are gaining familiarity with more complex moves, concepts and cultural styles in Oriental Dance. If you’ve had a bit of a break from dancing, consider joining the Fundamentals class (as well or instead). Contact us for personalised advice.

Eastwood Studio Location

A brand new, beautifully equipped dance studio with full mirrors, professional tarket flooring, air conditioning, and even a comfy foyer are to hang out before / after class!

Level 1, 570 Blaxland Rd
Eastwood NSW

Short walk from Eastwood train station and parking stations with free 2hr parking.

Note that this replaces our former Epping location. Our students tend to come from surrounding suburbs including Ryde, Putney, Carlingford, Pennant Hills, Marsfield, Beecroft, Dundas, the Hills District and beyond.

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