Learn Bellydance in Newcastle (Adamstown) NSW
Authentic Egyptian Oriental dance, taught by a highly trained teacher, with a focus on personal growth, musicality and cultural connection.
Term 3 Bellydance courses will begin 21 July. Choose from 6.30pm Tuesdays for beginners, or 7.30pm for those with a little experience.
Bookings are now open! Join us on Tuesdays evenings at a beautiful studio in Adamstown with purpose-built floors, mirrors, air conditioning and plenty of parking.
Join us online for more options:
Low impact World Dance (Zumba Gold)
Yoga for Dancers
More advanced bellydance classes
You get a big discount for taking multiple courses in the same term. Online classes, when booked together with face-to-face classes, are $45 off the listed price!
About your teacher, Tara Yasmin
Beginning in Wollongong with Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance, Tara Yasmin has grown as a dancer through taking classes internationally, travelling around the world for intensive workshops; and through dedicated personal practice. Now an experienced professional, she has performed and taught in Sydney and Melbourne for several years.
As much as she has learned from her international teachers, Tara owes her gratitude to friends and colleagues with Middle Eastern backgrounds who have generously shared their knowledge and experience. Her personal style has evolved from this combination of formal and informal tuition. The masterful demonstration of belly dance technique is important, but time spent in relaxed social settings has shown her that it is the right tunes and attitude that make the party! Above all, honouring and paying homage to the cultures of origin of Middle Eastern dance is fundamental to her dance approach.
“My aim as a Middle Eastern Dance teacher is to facilitate connection, cultivate safe and expressive dance technique while supporting a kind, joyful, and most of all FUN class environment. My experience as a belly dance performer and teacher over the years has emphasised to me that connection to culture, ourselves, the dance community, and our audience is the heart of our art form. I'm looking forward to connecting, laughing and dancing with you!”
with Tara Yasmin, Tuesdays 7.30pm (55 mins x 10 weeks), 21 July - 22 September 2026
Newcastle Studio
Bellydance Fundamentals Plus: Baladi Choreo
Discover the warmth and earthiness of Egyptian baladi dance in this 10-week choreography course.
This fundamentals course explores the joyful spirit of Baladi through a playful choreography to El Helwa Di, the beloved classic composed by the legendary Egyptian musician Sayed Darwish. The title translates roughly as “This Beautiful One,” and the song is rich in character and everyday storytelling. Its lyrics portray the life of the working class in early 20th-century Egypt, capturing the humour and dignity of daily life while celebrating the beauty and charm of life. This makes it the perfect introduction to one of Egypt’s most loved social dance styles.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of baladi as both a dance style and a cultural expression. We’ll explore the grounded movement quality, expressive musicality and cheeky, confident personality that make baladi so engaging, while building a choreography that is fun to dance and full of authentic feeling.
Level: Not suitable for absolute beginners. Fundamentals Plus is for those with some bellydance experience already (at least one term), who want to progress further in their musical understanding, technique and expression. Makes a perfect pair with our 6.30pm class (and enjoy a big discount for taking both!)
Pricing: 10 classes $180 per person.