| “TRADITIONAL
DANCE ORIENTALE” An Ancient
Mystic Art Form that has it’s origins as an ancient religious
ritual. The Araby Belly Dance Academy was founded in 1990 by Artistic
Director Elenie Vlismas-Smith. Elenie, with Greek heritage, is an
International Middle Eastern Dancer/Entertainer with 20 years experience
and has completely embraced this beautiful Art Form from the Middle
East. Elenie’s academy on the Gold Coast has students with
ages ranging from 6 years to “Still Breathing”.
The Academy encourages students from all walks of life, of all nationalities,
all ages, religious backgrounds, all levels of dance ability and
with different health histories. All are able to learn, understand
and benefit from this universally interesting and increasingly popular
“Exotic Art Form” in Dance Exercise.
Students learn a disciplined form of dance, music and rhythms, musical
instruments, customs and traditions of another country. This Art
Form will allow the student to be creative with-in themselves, and
to express themselves through dance. They will develop confidence,
self-esteem, co-ordination. flexibility, strength, stamina and fitness.
Belly Dance is a safe and exciting Dance Art. Increasing body awareness,
enhances sensuality and femininity and can establish a feeling of
“Fun, Fantasy and Fascination”.
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Where
are Classes?
SOUTHPORT, at CWA Hall, at Crn
Garden & Young Street, BURLEIGH HEADS, at the Masonic Hall,
1st Ave. NERANG, at the Nerang Bicentennial Community Center, Room
5 Nerang/Southport Rd, OXENFORD, at the Oxenford/Coomera Community
Youth Centre, Oxenford/Tambourine Rd.
Student ages range from young teens to 70+.
Class Levels: Beginners, Elementary 1, Elementary
2, Intermediate, Advanced and Entertainer/Teacher Classes.
Evening Classes - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Call and find out details
Contact Information:
Ph / Fax: ( 617 ) 5539 5229
Mob: 0438 127 232
email: araby@bigpond.net.au
Activities:
Raqs Araby (Dance Arabic) Banquet Evenings, which are Belly Dancing
Parties for students of Belly Dance and for family and friends and
invited guests
The Araby Belly Dance Academy proudly presents its’ Annual
Theatrical Spectacular Gala Events which are of the highest standards.
The last 12 years have seen the performers of the academy present
some remarkable dance sequence creations, choreographies and with
stunning costumes. 2006 will see the presentation of the 2nd Desert
Obsession. This year it will be staged Sunday 22nd October 2006
2pm at the Albert Waterways Theatre at Crn Sunshine & Hooker
Boulevard Mermaid Waters.
We welcome all to come see the celebration of dance from the students,
teachers and professional entertainers of the academy.
It is also a wonderful opportunity for vendors of Middle Eastern
Goods from near and far to come together under one roof to show
their wares and satisfy the insatiable appetite of belly dance enthusiasts.
There are Festivals and Charity Events where the academy is asked
to help with entertainment and fund raising. This allows the community
to see the “Art Form” of Belly Dancing in an encouraging
light. Hopefully, with the broader public seeing Middle Eastern
Dancing in a favourable and supportive manner it may enlighten the
knowledge and understanding of this intriguing and mysterious art
form.
Workshops are regularly presented by Elenie who is professionally
trained in dance and theatrical stagecraft. She uses her vast knowledge
of the different regional Middle Eastern dance styles and props
to benefit her students. Elenie also sponsors interstate Master
Teachers to share their knowledge with students and teachers of
South East Queensland and Northern N.S.W.
Elenie has been described as “One of Australia’s finest
entertainers with teaching skills that arouse a curiosity and a
sense of wondrous things to come, skills in artistry and with a
wonderful hypnotic hold.” Elenie has been invited to perform
and give workshops Australia wide, and New Zealand.
ELEGANT STYLE, EXQUISITE COSTUMES & EXCITING CHOREOGRAPHY
Elenie dazzles and mystifies her audiences with
mastery of the Finger Cymbals, Veil, Sword, Stick and excellence
of technique and dynamic interpretation of the Art Form that is
“Traditional Dance Orientale”.
Elenie & her performing students and teachers of the Araby Belly
Dance Academy will captivate you with their interpretation of this
age old dance. You will be spellbound with flashes of humour and
fun, enchanted with an experience you will long remember.
The Araby Belly Dance Academy continues to receive accolades and
respect for their achievements in their representation of the Art
of Dance Orientale
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