"Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner" Quote from - Les Brown
Motivate yourself to dance. Set a goal - start from learn a movement, extend to learn a choreography - whatever suits you! Come along to a Belisha session and get moving!
Whether you are a complete beginner wanting to "give it a go" or an experienced dancer; there are options for learning, and extending your skills.
Get up and dance - see what the research says:
CLICK HEREBelisha offer sessions in Middle Eastern dance and Medieval dance, burlesque and much more.
When do Belisha meet?
Several times a week. See the links to the left-hand side of this page or the 'sessions' tab above.
Can I hire Belisha for my party?
Yes, Belisha has a performance troupe which can be hired for a variety of events, please contact us (see 'contact' page above)
More? (Keep motivated)
Have a look around the website for informative general dance information and to encourage you to join us in the dance. Find out how to: join the Club, regular happenings, forthcoming workshops, haflas regular dance sessions! Also for Library resources, history, archive and gallery.
Who can join Belisha?
Anyone interested in dance and willing to participate. Current members are old and young and with a wide variety of fitness levels. Some Middle Eastern dance styles, such as 'baladi' are easily achieved by "most" people ... Other styles require more practice to master them. Some Medieval styles are vigorous and need stamina, others are more courtly and sedate. burlesque is an acquired taste. Come along and enjoy.
Coming soon:
October - Labour weekend, NAAMA in the BoP, including Middle Eastern and Medieval, woohoo! See
CLICK HERE Rotorua in October/November - Get Active, Stay Active ... but you can do it wherever you are! 31/10 is a display and November 17th is a 'taster' session by Belisha for this event in Rotorua - but you can join us anytime!
Tauranga's sessions are an excellent way to get active & stay that way (Wednesdays, 7pm start at Cliff Road Club Rooms ... behind the hedge, next to the Rose Gardens ... all are welcome) Cost: current BDC members $6, newcomers $20 for one workshop or $45 for 5 sessions (including BDC membership)
Please nominate your belly dance coach for the SPARC Volunteer Coach Awards. Full info:
CLICK HERE Why? Because our volunteers offer a lot of energy and commitment for no financial gain!
For more information on any of the above, please email
belisha007@gmail.com.
Hello Belisha-ites,
Rotorua session is Tuesday this week - 7/9/10. 7pm at the Dog Obedience Club. See you there!
Tauranga session, 7pm Wednesday - 1/9/10 ... 8/9/10
'Double Vision' Exhibition continues until 11 September, at Community Art Gallery in Tauranga. ... see what happens when art & writing collide :)
And also, if you are intending on attending NAAMA in October, you may like to book soon! See:
CLICK HEREBelisha will be performing at the Middle Eastern feast and Medieval feast and any members who are attending will be heartily encouraged to perform - practice now on sessions & join the merriment.
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