TEACHER PROFILES

SHAMIRA - PRINCIPAL TEACHER

Shamira has been performing and teaching throughout Australia and overseas since 1986.

She regularly conducts workshops for various belly dance schools in city and country locations, and introduces belly dance to groups of women throughout South Australia via workshops run by Country Arts SA.

As the belly dance tutor at the WEA since 1990 - and at times for TAFE - Shamira has a strong background of teaching adults of various abilities, and is enthusiastic about imparting her knowledge to others.

Recently she has been sponsored to travel to New Zealand, Canberra, Albury, Hobart and to Queensland where she does regular workshops. She also teaches and performs at the Sydney Festival every year.

Despite her busy schedule, she also travels to the middle east frequently to work with some of Egypt's finest teachers.

 

THE TEACHERS

The members of the teaching team at Belly Dance Arabesque have been drawn to belly dancing from a variety of professional backgrounds.

They combine skills gained from nursing and teaching, as well as extensive knowledge of other ethnic dance styles, to make learning to belly dance safe and enjoyable.

Members of our team have experience in teaching and performing locally and internationally.

They possess a true love of the dance, a deep sense of fun and enjoy the opportunity to share their skills with their students.

 

Mira, Jane,Shamira, Julie, Rebecca, Rachel, Lyn and Penny in costume(Far Right)

Penny