Classes Melbourne Australia

Bellydance is a joyous style of dance that suits all ages, shapes and sizes. You are never too old, unfit or uncoordinated to give it a try! And there's no better place to learn than at Jewel Bellydance. Here's why:

• Experience counts! We have taught over 500 students to date, and have around 100 students per term.
• We maintain a strong focus on technical and artistic achievement, taking you right through from beginner to advanced levels.
• Our classes are always fun! We make sure you enjoy the learning process.
• Our teachers are all highly skilled professional performers with an in-depth knowledge about the dance, plus a commitment to quality tuition. To find out more about our teachers, click on their names in the timetable below.

We also offer Ballet For Bellydancers and Mat Pilates - great for bellydancers and non-bellydancers alike.

Term 4: Bookings now open! 4 October - 9 December 2010. Download the timetable from our Articles page. For payment options, including online enrolment, scroll down under 'Prices' below.

For new students: Download your student manual, enrolment form and class venue map from here.

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Bellydance Level 1

For students with little or no bellydance experience. Basic posture and technique will be taught. Choreography is not usually taught at this level.

Bellydance Level 2

For students with at least one term's experience. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of basic techniques, become more comfortable with improvising and may learn a routine.

Bellydance Level 3

Intermediate level classes introducing more complex and layered movements, varied styles of dance and improvisation. Use of props and choreography may be taught in some classes.

Bellydance Level 4

Students are comfortable with a wide vocabulary of techniques and can begin to explore their own style, improvisation, music, props and more complex choreographies.

Mat Pilates

Learn to strengthen your core, abdominals and back muscles to improve balance and co-ordination, and reduce back pain. For all levels. A great compliment to bellydance.

Ballet for Bellydancers

Aims to help bellydancers and others achieve awareness throughout the body - enhancing coordination, smoothing transitions and developing elegant carriage of the upper body and arms. No ballet/dance experience necessary.

Bellydance Level 2-3 Extension

Aimed at helping students transition between beginners and advanced classes. In Term 3 we’ll focus on intermediate level techniques such as undulations, ¾ shimmies and vertical figure 8’s. Taken in conjunction with level 1 or level 4 classes.

Hawthorn
Drama Studio, Level 2E,
Melbourne University Private
442 Auburn Rd , Hawthorn
(Melways 59 E2)
Download a venue map from our 'Articles' page.
For public transport directions, visit www.hawthornenglish.com and click on Contact page

Braybrook
RecWest Community Recreation Centre
Lily Street , Braybrook
(Melways 27 B12)

	Want to trial the class first? - New students can pay for one trial class before committing to full term payment. Pre-bookings welcome and must be used within two weeks of purchase or the 1st two weeks of term.
	Can’t attend the full term? – Pay the 'Casual Rate' for 7 weeks. Classes must be taken within the term of purchase. If you attend additional classes at the end of term, they can be paid at $16/class.
	Starting part-way through the term? - You can enrol for the remaining weeks at the standard rate.
	Missed a class you’ve paid for? – You can attend any other class within the same term (cannot be rolled over to subsequent terms).
	The 'student rate' is available to primary and high school students.
	Strictly no refunds or roll-over of payments to subsequent terms.
	Level 2-3 Extension Class - Cannot be taken on its own. Students must also enrol in Braybrook Level 1 or 4 classes.
	Children 12 yrs and under attending classes must be accompanied by an adult. (NB: Please do not bring along children who are not enrolled in class. Babysitting is not able to be provided.)
	HOW TO PAY: - Online by Visa/Mastercard: Hawthorn classes - www.trybooking.com/DSH Braybrook classes - www.trybooking.com/DSO A $0.30 fee applies per enrollment.
	- Visa/Mastercard on 9379 8471 (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm) - Cash/cheque/card at class - Direct deposit. Please check class availability first. Account name 'Jewel Bellydance' at Bendigo Bank; BSB 633000; Account number 125174169.
	Payments can be made by credit card, cheque, money order or cash. Please contact Jewel for all bookings.

	> For Bellydance: Leotard, cropped or close fitting top; exercise pants, leggings or full skirt. Ballet shoes or jiffies are recommended, but bare feet or socks are acceptable. Bring a scarf to tie around hips (we also sell them at class).
	> For Ballet: Leotard or tight top; close-fitting exercise pants, tights or leggings; ballet shoes (no jiffies or jazz shoes; socks are OK to start).
	> Don't forget a water bottle!