Why Book a Private Class or Mentoring Session with Me?

At present, I am not offering ongoing weekly group classes. You may find me teaching workshops around Australia and overseas, or mentoring dancers through programs such as Belly Dance Now in the UK, as well as through private mentoring for dancers who wish to expand beyond the classroom.

Middle Eastern dance — whether you call it Raqs Sharqi, Danse Orientale, belly dance, or another name — has traditionally been passed from master to student. While group classes have become the more familiar Western format, private tuition offers something deeper, more personal, and more responsive to the individual dancer.

Over the years, many dancers who wanted to evolve professionally came to me for private tuition. Some wanted to refine technique. Others wanted to explore stage presence, musicality, folkloric styles for performance, understanding maqam as dancers, or how to present themselves with greater confidence and authenticity.

A private session allows us to have a real conversation about you — your dance, your goals, your strengths, your habits, and your possibilities. It is not about fitting you into someone else’s idea of what a dancer should be. It is about discovering what is already in your toolbox, what may need refining, and what could open up for you next.

My passion is helping dancers develop into their authentic selves, especially those who want to perform with depth, knowledge, and respect for Middle Eastern audiences and culture.

If you are ready to explore where your dance can go, I invite you to book a private class or mentoring session with me.