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 South Island teachers (North Island Belly Dance Teachers are on a separate page.)
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South Island Belly Dance Teachers
Marlborough |
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1 Jun 19
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Amanda PB: Teacher with APB DanceEmail: amanda@apbdance.com.au |
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19 Oct 13
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Atlas: Teacher with Belly DivineEmail: bellydivine@gmail.com021 123 6237 (Blenheim) |
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02 Mar 11
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Ruth: TeacherEmail: gruth@xtra.co.nz(Blenheim) |
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Nelson/Tasman |
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08 Feb 13
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Debbie Sumner: Teacher with ZENDA Belly DanceEmail: dbsumner@xtra.co.nz03 542 2092 cell: 027 689 0558 (Nelson) |
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03 Feb 13
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Gretchen Howard: Teacher with ZENDA Belly DanceEmail: kitesfun@ihug.co.nz (Nelson) |
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04 Nov 10
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Sabina: Teacher with Belly Dance with SabinaEmail: magic.happens@slingshot.co.nzPhone: 03 546 8511 (Nelson) |
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Canterbury |
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25/01/18
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Kashmir: Teacher with Belly Raqs® with Kashmir
Web: www.bellyraqs.co.nzFacebook: www.facebook.com/bellyraqs Phone: 027 438 7277 |
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| Styles: Orientale, Beledi, Folkloric, Social. Especially Egyptian styling |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in South Brighton and CBD, Christchurch 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 1991. Began teaching in 1997. Kashmir has studied MED from a wide range of instructors including many from Egypt such as Denise Enan, Aida Nour, Dr Mo and Yousry Sharif. In addition to time spent teaching high school, she has a Certificate in Dance Teaching from QUT (2003). Some professional dance experience. | ||
| Influences: Egyptian especially my teachers Denise Enan, Aida Nour, Dr Mo Geddawi, Yousry Sharif and also the earthy Fifi Abdou and the wonderful Naima Akef. | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2017 with Sahra Kent (Saeeda) (20 hours JtE1)
2017 with Zaghareet Daniela (10 hours) 2016 with Dr Mo Geddawi (40 hours) 2015 with Nerissa (8 hours) 2014 with Tanya (6 hours) 2014 with Ava Fleming (8 hours) 2014 with Karim Nagi (4 hours) 2013 with Jen Allen (12 hours) 2012 with Ranya Renee (NYC) (8 hours) 2011 with Momo Kadous (Egypt/Germany) (20 hours) 2010 with Aida Nour (Egypt) (19 hours) 2009 with Caroline (Australia/Egypt) (9 hours) 2009 with Lubna Emam (Egypt) (9 hours) 2009 with Mohamed Kazafy (Egypt) (9 hours) 2008 with Fahar Tour (12 hours) 2008 with Amera (Australia) (9 hours) 2008 with Denise Enan (Egypt/Canada) (40 hours) 2007 with Aida Nour (Egypt) (40 hours) |
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 20 Dec 10
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A'mal: TeacherEmail: incitatus26@hotmail.comPhone: 027 301 5897 |
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| Styles: Orientale, Folkloric. Tribal Fusion, Saiidi, Rom, Turkish |
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| Classes: Weekly classes in Christchurch central Classes available for Beyond Beginners Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 2002. Began teaching in 2005. 7 years of regular training in oriental and folkloric styles, 2 years of Tribal Fusion training. Undertake training with professionals at least twice a year. Regular professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: Influences: The Egyptian Greats (Fifi Abdou, Dina...) and my first teacher in oriental, Gendi Tanner as well as the great San Francisco Tribal Fusion pioneers, The Indigo. | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2010 with Rachel Brice (12 hours)
2010 with Caroline of Cairo (4 hours) 2010 with Tais (3 hours) 2010 with Mardi Love (9 hours) 2010 with Mira Betz (6 hours) 2010 with Heather Stants (6 hours) 2010 with Amy Sigil (UNMATA) (6 hours) 2010 with Melusina (5 hours) 2010 with Zahraa (4 hours) 2009 with Deb Rubin (10 hours) |
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 30 Apr 14
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Victoria: TeacherEmail: victoriaescaip@hotmail.comPhone: 021 2161 021 PO Box 36451, Merivale, Christchurch 8146 |
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| Styles: Tribal. Fusion & Zills |
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| Classes: Classes available for new Beginners, Beyond Beginners Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 1998. Began teaching in 2003. Training with Gendi Tanner, Cassandra, Denise Enan, Hadia, Karen German, Melusina, Deb Rubin, Lily, Terri Walden, Flo Bargar and other amasing NZ teachers such as Tanya, Yurie, Zumarrad, Tais, Amy Wilson. Some professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: My teachers and fellow dancers. Any kind of fusion... | ||
 29 Apr 14
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Zumarrad: TeacherEmail: zumarrad@gmail.comWeb: www.zumarrad.co.nz |
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| Styles: Orientale, Beledi, Folkloric, Social. |
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| Classes: Workshops and Private classes available. Will travel if required. |
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| Background: Started in 1998. Began teaching in 2002. Primary training with Gendi Tanner. Taught weekly classes for seven years until 2009. Regular work with Yurie Somerville of Christchurch and national and international teachers whenever possible. Some ballet and Latin training. Some professional dance experience. |
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| Influences: Egyptian orientale and folkloric dancers from the Golden Age to today, Gendi Tanner, Cassandra Shore. | ||
| Maintenance of Expertise (in the last 5 years):
2014 with Ava Flemming (4 hours)
2014 with Karim Nagi (8 hours) 2013 with Trisnasari Fraser (4 hours) 2013 with Tamara Taylor (4 hours) 2013 with Paivi Mielikainen (4 hours) 2012 with Ranya Renee (NYC) (10 hours) 2012 with Mahmoud Reda (Egypt) (5 hours) 2012 with Sarah Kent (USA) (4 hours) 2010 with Sema Yildiz (Turkey) (2 hours) 2010 with Cassandra Shore (USA) (2 hours) 2010 with Amel Tafsout (Algeria/UK) (2 hours) 2010 with Hadia (Canada) (2 hours) 2010 with Yasmina Ramzy (USA) (4 hours) 2010 with Jillina (USA) (2 hours) 2010 with Tais (2 hours) 2010 with Tanya Bamford-King (4 hours) 2009 with Caroline Evanoff (Australia/Egypt) (6 hours) 2009 with Jennifer Allen (UK) (10 hours) |
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26 Aug 19
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Aaralyn: Teacher with Firefly Belly DanceEmail: tracey@fireflybellydance.co.nzPhone: 027 756 4460 |
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27 Jun 12
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Beth Stuart: TeacherPhone: 03 684 9515 Cell: 027 433 6844 (Timaru) |
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04 Nov 10
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Farida: Teacher with Desert Veils DancersPhone: 03 337 2683 Cell: 021 344 455 |
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1 Jun 19
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Karyn Jordan: Teacher with Soul Star TribeEmail: soulstartribe@outlook.com |
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18 April 17
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Kathryn: Teacher with The Beledi Eastern Dance GroupEmail: kaggee53@gmail.comPhone: 03 612 6138 Cell: 021 183 4476 (Timaru) |
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04 Nov 10
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Margy Morris: TeacherEmail: margyathome@clear.net.nzPhone: 03 304 7804 (Akaroa) |
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1 Jun 19
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Nicola Rooney: Teacher with Soul Star TribeEmail: soulstartribe@outlook.com |
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West Coast |
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19 Sep 16
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Joy: Teacher with Dazana FusionEmail: joy@secan.co.nzPhone: 021 569 252 (Greymouth) |
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Otago |
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16 Aug 12
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Cydonia: Teacher with Red Mars Dance ProjectEmail: ilshanah@yahoo.com |
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18 Jul 13
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Fern: Teacher with Kazbah StudioEmail: yrth@callsouth.net.nzPhone: 03 471 0247 |
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04 Nov 10
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Petra: TeacherEmail: pcolwell@xtra.co.nzPhone: 03 478 0012 |
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04 Nov 13
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Stefanie: Teacher with Khamzin Tribe Belly DancersEmail: woodkal@xtra.co.nzPhone: 03 478 0647 Cell: 027 330 5503 |
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Southland |
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Also see North Island Belly Dance Teachers