These teachers and classes are provided as a service to New Zealand belly dancers.
NZ Belly Dance does not offer any endorsement but merely collects information as supplied by the teachers themselves for potential students to consider.
For more information, please look at our definitions and perspectives page.
To find a New Zealand belly dance class near you - click on the map or scroll down for North Island teachers (South Island Belly Dance Teachers are on a separate page.)
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19 Sep 16
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Brier Abal: Teacher with Tiny Camel Belly DanceEmail: Brier_Abal@outlook.comPhone: 022 398 6890 (Whangarei) |
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04 Nov 10
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Mihrimah: Teacher with Mihrimah Belly DancersPhone: 09 432 0115 Cell: 021 041 4925 |
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Auckland |
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 17 Apr 13
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Candice Frankland: Teacher with Phoenix Belly DanceEmail: phoenix.candice@gmail.comWeb: www.phoenixbellydance.co.nz Phone: 021 170 4183 Level 1 (City Dance) 260 Queen Street Auckland CBD |
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| Styles: Orientale, Beledi, Folkloric, Social. |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Mt Eden, Ponsonby, Auckland City Centre, Queen St, Swanson St Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners, Children Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 2004. Began teaching in 2006. Candice's style is based on her study of Egyptian and Turkish belly dance, and minor training in Spanish Flamenco, Contemporary, Polynesian, and HipHop. Candice's teaching style is visual, auditory and kinaesthetic to allow students to achieve the best learning experience. Regular professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: My dance teachers and mentors (Aziza, Dina, Azad Kaan, Angela), my students (who inspire me in every way), and my fellow dancers of all styles and genres. | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2013 with Ashley Lopez (USA) (8 hours)
2012 with Istanbul Tarazade Festival - Aziza (Canada), Professor Hassan Khalil (Egypt), and Azad (30 hours) 2010 with Dina (Cairo) (8 hours) 2008 with Tamalyn Dallal (USA) (12 hours) | 
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 28 Sep 10
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Tais: Teacher with Tais Belly DanceWeb: www.tais-bellydance.co.nzPhone: 021 077 4720 |
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| Styles: Orientale. |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Sunnynook, North Shore and City Centre Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners, Children Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 2003. Began teaching in 2004. Regular professional dance experience. |
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1 Jun 19
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Agate : TeacherEmail: agate.mps@gmail.com |
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1 Jun 19
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Aida Oryantal : TeacherEmail: sajadi.a1da@gmail.com |
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30 Apr 15
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Andrea : Teacher with Blue Moon BellydanceEmail: andrea.bluemoonnz@gmail.comPhone: 09 265 0076 Cell: 021 408 844 (South/East Auckland) |
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06 Feb 14
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Benaz: Teacher with Persian BellyDanceEmail: persianbellydancing4@yahoo.co.nzPhone: 09 630 2563 Cell: 021 050 1550 |
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1 Jun 19
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Christine Haviland : Teacher with The Spirit Inc Tribal Belly DanceEmail: 4jocks@gmail.comPhone: 021 266 0161 |
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04 Nov 10
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Fina: Teacher with Ya Habibi Rock LtdEmail: info@bellydancing.net.nzPhone: 0800 Belly Belly |
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18 Jul 13
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Iman: Teacher with Spirit Inc DanceEmail: 4jocks@gmail.comPhone: 021 266 0161 |
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04 Nov 10
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Ishtar Bellydancer: TeacherEmail: ishtar.bellydancer@gmail.comPhone: 021 648 338 |
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12 Jan 11
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Jannah: Teacher with Windows of the EastEmail: windowsoftheeast@gmail.comPhone: 09 449 2417 Cell: 021 043 5053 |
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25 Mar 15
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Lisa: Teacher with Magic Veil Belly DanceEmail: doormaal@ihug.co.nzPhone: 021 213 0816 (Mount Roskill) |
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20 Jul 11
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Louise: Teacher with Windblown TribalEmail: tribal@windblown.gen.nzPhone: 021 256 4843 PO Box 91757, Victoria St West, Auckland, 1142 |
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04 Nov 10
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Monique: Teacher with Abbraccia School of DanceEmail: elektra1@vodafone.co.nzPhone: 09 419 7369 |
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04 Nov 10
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Raven: Teacher with Bellydance EastEmail: bellydanceeast@gmail.comPhone: 021 408 844 |
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04 Nov 10
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SameeraEmail: entertainment@sameera.co.nzPhone: 021 911 022 |
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1 Jun19
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SetsunaEmail: setsunadances@yahoo.com |
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04 Nov 10
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Shakeelah: Teacher with MedanceEmail: angela@medance.co.nzPhone: 021 848 913 |
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21 Mar 12
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Suraya bellydancer: Teacher with Suraya DanceEmail: suraya_the_bellydancer@hotmail.com |
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04 Nov 10
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Tania Theron: Teacher with Aisha Belly Dancing StudioEmail: tania_theron@hotmail.com |
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1 Jun19
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Vanessa: Teacher with Phoenix Belly DanceEmail: studiovanessacastro@gmail.comPhone: 027 366 1669 |
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11 Jan 14
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Vicki Langford: Teacher with Purple Lotus Dance SchoolEmail: nickandvick@xtra.co.nzPhone: 09 426 1105 Cell: 021 164 4436 |
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04 Nov 10
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Zahiya: Teacher with Sahara Middle Eastern Dance SchoolEmail: glenphil@ihug.co.nzPhone: 09 836 0154 Cell: 027 272 4627 |
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 29 Apr 14
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Karen: Teacher with Cambridge School of BellydanceEmail: nzbellydancer@gmail.comPhone: 027 448 9001 (Cambridge) |
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| Styles: Orientale. |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Cambridge Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 1999. Began teaching in 2002. I studied with Fatina for 5 years, Formally Trained in Ballroom dance obtained Silver Bar medal and hold an international dance teachers terminology certificate Some professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: Fatina from Art of Bellydance NZ, Bellydance superstar Jillina | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2012 with Belladonna (Australia) (8 hours)
2009 with Belladonna (Australia) (13 hours) 2009 with Sashi (USA) (5 hours) | ||
 20 Aug 12
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Suher: Teacher with Art of Middle Eastern DancePhone: 07 869 0191 Cell: 027 329 2288 (Thames) |
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| Styles: Orientale, Beledi, Folkloric, Social. Fusion (any kind except Tribal) |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Thames Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners, Men Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 1982. Began teaching in 1985. Suher is an internationally experienced and recognized tutor and teacher. Travelling to Europe each year she constantly updates her skills and knowledge. Regular professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: Mainly influenced by divas Tahia Karioka, Naima Akef, Suher Zaki, Mona Said and first teacher Zahra Bent Ammar. Also all kinds of other forms of dance (Flamenco, Ballroom, Latin American, Jazz etc) | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2012 with Khalida + Chadia combined (Belgium) (5 hours)
2011 with Leyla Jouvana (Germany) (6 hours) 2009 with Leyla Jouvana (Germany) (6 hours) | ||
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19 Oct 13
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Alison Lowe: Teacher with Te awamutu tribal belly danceEmail: alowe62@live.co.uk07 870 1962 (Te Awamutu) |
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15 Apr 16
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Anna: TeacherEmail: alkalnins@yahoo.co.nz07 856 6478 (Hamilton) |
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18 Jul 13
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Gaida: TeacherEmail: smile@catherinecorcoran.comPhone: 07 867 1995 Cell: 021 210 2438 (Whitianga) |
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Bay of Plenty |
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 29 Apr 14
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Tanya Bamford-King: Teacher with Art of Movement
Web: www.artofmovement.co.nzPhone: 021 271 2493 |
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| Styles: Orientale, Beledi, Folkloric, Social. Fusion |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Tauranga Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners, Children, Men Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 1988. Began teaching in 1992. Tanya started dance training as a preschooler and continued as a child and young adult. In 1988 she discovered Belly Dance. Performing, studying and teaching Belly Dance nationally internationally Tanya has a reputation as one of New Zealand top Belly Dance teachers and performers. Past professional dance experience. |
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| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2014 with Karim Nagi (4 hours)
2014 with Ava Flemming (2 hours) 2009 with Randa Gamal (Egypt) (8 hours) 2009 with Yasmina (UK/Egypt) (8 hours) 2009 with Caroline (Australia/Egypt) (8 hours) |
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17 Oct 10
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Belisha: Facilitator with Belisha Dance ClubWeb: www.belishabellydance.org.nzPhone: 07 570 2445 Cell: 021 0225 5898 |
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| Styles: Orientale, Folkloric, Social. |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Tauranga and Rotorua Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners, Men Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 2000. Began teaching in 2002. We currently have tutors with various educational degrees, diplomas and certificates and are continuous learners ourselves in terms of dance. Some professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: Influenced by the Awadim and other dancers who value proficiency in dance, but enjoy the group dynamics. | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2010 with Lily (10 hours)
2009 with Peter V (100 hours) 2007 with Fateena (10 hours) | ||
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20 Oct 12
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Crystal: Teacher with Fusion BellydanceTaupo |
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04 Nov 10
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Linley Duncan: Teacher with Arabian Spice Dance GroupPhone: 07 552 4352 Cell: 027 286 3452 |
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06 Feb 14
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Raffaella: Facilitator with Arabian SpiceEmail: arabianspicebd@gmail.comPhone: 07 576 4112 Cell: 021 124 5982 |
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15 Oct 10
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Saxie: Teacher with Turkish DelightPhone: 07 549 0847 (Lynne Roberts) |
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06 May 12
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Sue Graham: ContactPhone: 07 377 0469141 SH1 Waitahanui Taupo |
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29 Oct 14
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Therese: Teacher with Art of Middle Eastern Dance - Waihi BeginnersEmail: theresehumphries@gmail.comPhone: 07 863 6291 Cell: 027 495 6706 |
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04 Nov 10
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Tracy Miller: TeacherEmail: stu.tracy.miller@xtra.co.nzPhone: 07 572 4456 |
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Taranaki |
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18 Jul 13
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Aaminah: Teacher with Shimera Middle Eastern Dance IncorporatedEmail: princessaaminah@hotmail.comPhone: 06 758 1097 Cell: 027 478 9029 |
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04 Nov 10
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Paisj Stonnell: Teacher with Hipnotix Dance CompanyEmail: hipnotix@ihug.co.nzPhone: 06 754 4435 Cell: 027 415 3514 |
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29 Jan 14
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Raizel: Teacher with 5th Element DanceEmail: raizel@5thelement.co.nzPhone: 06 759 1739 Cell: 027 739 1380 |
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Manawatu-Wanganui |
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25 Feb 13
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Ahmunet: Group leaderPhone: 021 141 4257 |
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06 Feb 12
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Anoushka: Teacher with Hipnotize BellydancePhone: 022 691 3013 |
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09 Jun 13
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Sara: Teacher with Shannon Beginner's Belly DanceEmail: shannonbellydance1@gmail.comPhone: 06 362 7227; Cell: 021 064 6187 (Shannon) |
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13 Jun 13
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Teezhareem Bellydance - Tina Russell: TeacherEmail: lilmisstinarussell@gmail.comPhone: 021 185 4078 (Levin, Horowhenua) |
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Hawkes Bay |
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19 Sep 16
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Lisa: Teacher with Bellizone Belly DanceEmail: RainbowRoseEnterprises@gmail.comPhone: 022 0340 268 |
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Wellington |
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 30 Apr 14
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Sylvia Edge-Perkins/Ziva: Teacher with Zilzal Tribal BellydanceWeb: www.tribalbellydance.co.nz |
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| Styles: Tribal. ATS (American Tribal Style) as created by Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellyDance |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Central Wellington Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners, Men Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 2000. Began teaching in 2006. I am proud to be a certified teacher and sister studio in FatChanceBellyDance ATS. While ATS has my heart, I always relish the challenge of trying something new. Some professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: My teachers, my dancemates, my students | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2014 with Kaeshi Chai (4 hours)
2014 with Jen Allen (10 hours) 2013-14 with Zumarrad (4 hours) 2013 with Devi Mamak and April Erzetich (18 hours) 2013 with Sashi and Sakuntala (10 hours) 2012 with Sashi and Madame Raine (10 hours) 2012 with Devi Mamak (Ghawazi Caravan, Australia) (18 hours) 2011 with Devi Mamak (Ghawazi Caravan, Australia) (10 hours) 2010 with April Erzetich (Ghawazi Caravan, Australia) (8 hours) 2010 with Devi Mamak (Ghawazi Caravan, Australia) (8 hours) 2010 with Pip E-Lysaah (10+ hours) 2010 with Kashmir (9 hours) 2010 with Tanya Bamford-King (9 hours) 2010 with Zumarrad (2+ hours) 2010 with Maarie Hutana (4 hours) 2010 with Victoria Escaip (2 hours) 2010 with Zahraa (6 hours) 2009 with Carolena Nericcio (FatChanceBellyDance, USA) (10 hours) |
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31 Dec 13
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Angie: Teacher with Arabian Rendezvous School of BellydanceEmail: ahughes@orcon.net.nzPhone: 06 364 0298 Cell: 021 296 1593 (Otaki, Kapiti Coast) |
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17 May 12
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Arwa: TeacherEmail: arwaziad@hotmail.comPhone: 022 127 1778 |
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04 Nov 10
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Charmaine: Teacher with Oasis PearlsEmail: oasispearls@gmail.com |
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04 Nov 10
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E-Lysaah: TeacherEmail: hedonistacal@gmail.comPhone: 021 542 013 |
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04 Nov 10
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Huda: TeacherEmail: huda.sabour@paradise.net.nzPhone: 04 479 2255 |
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04 Nov 10
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Joy Evans: TeacherEmail: joybellydancer@gmail.comPhone: 06 379 7566 |
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04 Nov 10
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Leilah: TeacherEmail: savages@actrix.co.nzPhone: 021 160 2501 |
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24 Aug 12
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Melissa BryantEmail: melissa_joy2000@hotmail.comPhone: 027 488 8817 |
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04 Nov 10
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Shekina Moonjelly: Teacher with Moonjelly BellydanceEmail: dance@moonjellybellydance.co.nzPhone: 027 218 2820 |
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29 Oct 14
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Traysi: Teacher with Snake Charmer Belly DanceEmail: traysinz@hotmail.comPhone: 04 385 3878 |
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04 Nov 10
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Yasmin: Teacher with Sirocco Middle Eastern DancersEmail: finalerh@actrix.gen.nz |
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Also see South Island Belly Dance Teachers