About our Classes

• Beginners and Basic Fun Class
• Beyond Beginners Class
• Children and Youth Classes
• What to wear/bring
• Private Tuition

Below are listed the classes we offer. Please contact us if you would like to know when any of these classes  are held, the cost, or to ask any other questions about any classes. Most adult classes cost $10, or $8 concession (unemployed/pensioner/student/school student – must show concession card). However child and youth classes are $4 flat rate. Do 9 classes and get the 10th free!

'Beginners and Basic Fun' Class

This class introduces students to the basic middle eastern dance movements and teaches simple and fun dances. From here students can easily move into our regular classes.

It is preferable, but by no means essential, to do a beginners class for a while before joining our regular classes. However, if the Saturday 'Beginners and Basic Fun' time slot does not suit your are most welcome to come to Thursday evening class - see below.

'Beyond Beginners' Class

This class generally caters for more experienced students, but beginners may join it if they wish, if the Saturday time slot does not suit them. This class covers dance technique from basic to more advanced, performance skills, plus learning a choreographed dance (usually one per term so that students have plenty of time to learn the steps and practise them). Students also revise previously learned dances in this class. New students are encouraged to 'have a go' copying the revised dances, but they may simply watch if they prefer.

Children and Youth Classes

Kids love the colour, movement, music and ‘dress up’ of dance. It’s great for learning co-ordination skills.

We have a class for children and youth for ages from 6 - 15. This group also performs regularly. Classes are held on a week day after school hours. Lorna is the Youth Group teacher, and she is very enthusiastic and supportive.

Children are also welcome to attend the other classes as students, if they prefer. This often works well for a mother and daughter attending classes together, for instance.

Children under 6 may accompany their parent to class (when the parent is the student, not the child). There is no charge for a child under 6 accompanying their parent, however they are the responsibility of the parent, not the teacher/s and must not disrupt the class.

What to wear/bring:

You do not need any special clothes or 'gear'. You only need:

• Loose or stretchy clothing,
• Shoes not necessary (but if you are concerned about your feet, ballet/dance shoes - which are available from dance supply or exercise supply shops - or Jiffies are good).
• Water to drink
• Scarf to put around your hips (not essential), and
• A sense of fun!

Private tuition:

Private one-on-one or small group tuition is available on request. This can be very helpful to beginning students, or students wanting to focus on a particular area of technique. Please contact us for details.