Learn the vibrant, fun and cheeky style of Balkan folkloric, fused with belly dancing. Join this course and work towards performing at Melbourne’s top belly dance event, Club Rakasah, 25 July 2025.
Learn a short circular folkloric choreography with the use of skirts and featured solos for each dancer.
The choreography will combine theatrical use of the costumes and the mystical tarot cards.
Learn stage presence, presentation and express the joy and cheekiness of the Balkan Belly Dancer.
Time: 11:30 pm to 1pm
Rehearsal Dates: Saturdays 14 June to 19 July 2025.
Performance Dates: Friday 25 July at Club Rakasah.
Tuition Cost: $180 for the full six weeks.
Additional costs: Costume and performer attendance ticket for Club Rakasah.
Rehearsal outline
Week 1 | 14 June | Led by Melissa Cristina: Melissa will teach you the Balkan Chigani big skirt folkloric dance.
Week 2 | 21 June | Led by Elisa: Elisa will drill you through the choreography.
Week 3 | 28 June | Led by Melissa Cristina : Melissa will touch up and refine everyone’s dancing and performance techniques.
Week 4 | 5 July | Led by Elisa : Elisa will drill you through the choreography and performance style.
Week 5 | 12 July | Led by Melissa Cristina: The choreography and all performance techniques will be finalised.
Week 6 | 19 July | Led by Melissa Cristina: Any final perfections will be incorporated, ready to perform at Club Rakasah.
If you cannot attend any rehearsals, videos will be provided for you to catch up.
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