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St Mary's, Mt Druitt, Stanmore, Chatswood and Northmead
PAY NOW BY EFTPOS/CREDIT CARD @ EACH CLASS/WORKSHOP
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TERM 3 ENDS SEPTEMBER 10TH
If you have a class pass you will need to make up your classes within the term.
Monday
LUNCH TIME 45mins CLASS. New Term begins SOON.
1-1.45PM
Introductory New Beginners 6 week Course
Dougherty Community Centre
7 Victor St, Chatswood
Cost: $48 for 4 weeks or $15 casual
EVENING CLASSES
Dance @ Nikki Webster Studio. 218-220 Parramatta Rd, Stanmore
(Between Northumberland & Percival St)
6 - 7pm Intermediate II
$125 for 8 weeks
$18 casual
7 - 8.30pm Advanced/Performance
$135 for 8 weeks
or $22 casual
8.30-9.30pm H.D.T Company Rehearsals
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Tuesday
FREE TASTER CLASS & ENROLMENT NIGHT
TUESDAY OCTOBER 5TH, 6PM
Have you always wanted to try bellydance?? well here is your chance!!
Women only class, all ages, all sizes, all nationalities.
Your FREE TASTER class will include movements such as hip/shoulder shimmies,
tummy flutters and undulations, hip bumps and much more.
You will soon be shaking it like SHAKIRA!!
You will also see performances by your instructor and current students.
That's Dance Co.
136 Queen St, St Mary's.
(arcade next to National Bank)
6-7pm Continuing Beginners Bellydance
7-8pm Beyond Beginners
8 week pass
Casual $18 Adults
Child (under 15years) casual $10
Mt Druitt Day class
Last class for Term 3 - September 14th
W.A.S.H House. Lot 5 Kelly Close, Mt Druitt. 9677 1962
8week term.
This class is a FREE government funded class. It is very popular and has a waiting list.
Bellydance Basics for fun and Fitness
1.30pm-2.30pm.
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Wednesday
Dance @ Nikki Webster Studio. 218-220 Parramatta Rd, Stanmore
(Between Northumberland & Percival St)
On going classes throughout the year.
Ballet for Bellydancers
NEW CLASS 4 WEEK COURSE
Starting September
6.30-7.30pm
Cost: $135
Ballet is the foundation for many styles of dance, Samia Gamal, Tahia Carioca were one of the first generation of dancers to have a strong ballet background which they implemented in their graceful dance styles.
In this exclusive course students will gain knowledge and help
bellydancers with techniques in:
- Posture/Alignment
- Clarity of line
- Port de bras (arm carriage and placement)
- Footwork (Adagio/Allegro) short centre combinations, fast combinations
- Spins, turns, pirouettes
- Barre and Floor Barre
Open for Bellydancers of all levels. Class also welcomes non bellydancers.
7.30 - 9pm Intermediate 3/Advanced Level BELLYDANCE WITH JRISI
4 week pass $68
Casual $22
9pm-10pm - Hathor Dance Ensemble II rehearsals
Above classes run throughout the school holidays.
A fun way to get fit and healthy. Belly Dancing is a fabulous form of exercise because it works every single muscle in the body. You will trim down, gain flexibility, muscle and joint movement and gain confindance. It's also 100% fun. No need to book, just come along and bring something comfortable to wear.
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THURSDAY - FORTNIGHTLY CLASES
This classes are exclusive to 6 studnets only. A semi private class where individual attention is guaranteed!!
These classes are perfect for
These classes will suit you if:
- You live around near to Northmead suburb (Parramatta, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Westmead, Pennant Hills, Merrylands, Granville) etc
- Are currently attending a school but would like to further your development
- Don't want to commit to weekly classes or a term
- Want a class that starts later in the evening so you have time go home after work first
- You have been doing bellydance but have had a break
- Enjoy being part of a small group and share the fun of Bellydance
- You like personal attention and really focus on the many aspects of bellydance
CLASS TIME
7.30-8.45pm (1hr 15mins)
DATES
Thursday August 5th and 19th
Thursday September 2, 16 and 30
Thursday October 14 and 28
COST
$20 if 6 people
$22 if 5 people
$25 if 4 people
$30 if 3 people
$35 if 2 people (1hour)
$60 one on one private (1 hour)
DO I NEED TO BOOK?
Absolutely. Each group needs to be booked in advanced. I also require at least 24hour notice if you cannot make the class.
CAN I COME CASUAL?
As this is a fortnightly class, it is recommended that once you start you keep the momentum going as we will work on technique and requests from each student. You can however attend any dates that suit you (from the list above)
CAN I PAY IN ADVANCED?
Each fortnightly class is usually paid as the casual rate as from session to session the numbers may change, so the price wont' be the same.
WHAT LEVEL IS THE CLASS?
The class will be aimed at Beyond Beginners/Intermediate level, but if there is a group with the majority of numbers of a Beginner or more advanced level, we will mix the class structure
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN CLASS?
I follow a professional class structure that follows with
-Warm Up
- Technique Drills
- Travel Work
- Combinations
- Small choreography
- Cool down
Each class differs, one time we could be working on veil, another class we could be working on salsa bellydance fusion. Whatever you want to learn, I will teach, so special requests are highly appreciated.
WHAT IS THE DANCE SPACE LIKE?
The studio is within my home.
- It is fully mirrored on three sides
- It is very private
- It is air conditioned
- We supply props such as veils and sticks and even hip scarves
- we have EFTPOS facilities
- private bathroom.
HOW DO I BOOK
By emailing me on jrisi@hathordancestudio.com.au and leaving me your name and mobile number and the dates you would like to book into or call 0409 243 764
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SEMI PRIVATE
IN NORTHMEAD
DATES: August 12, 26. September 9, 23
Pre bookings only, no casual attendance.
Cost: $20
Time: 7.30-8.45pm
Jrisi 0409 243 764
BEGINNERS & CONTINUING BEGINNERS
DATES: August 19. September 2, 16, 30
Time: 7.30-8.45pm
Jrisi 0409 243 764
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NEW DAY TIME CLASS FOR PREGNANT
AND POST NATAL WOMEN
A unique class for pre/post natal women wanting to ease into bellydance. Great for de-stress and to become in tune with your body.
An ancient practice with rich background, belly dance is the perfect low impact exerice for expectant mums and post natal mums. Jrisi your instructor is currently 6months pregnant and will help you find your feminine side and natural rhythyms to soothe your baby.
We will learn circular and rolling rhythmic movements, graceful arms and hands. Bellydance is great to promote good posture,ease back pain,
abdominal control and awareness.
We will also incorporate gentle stretches and exercises derived from yoga and pilates. Please bring you own yoga mat or 2 thick towels and a bottle of water. Suitable for women from 6months of pregnancy and post natal women who want to ease back into fitness. Low impact exercises that is fun but also gives your body an overall workout.
A great opportunity to meet like minded mums!
Classes are small only taking 5-7 participants in an in-home private
studio located in Northmead.
Currently taking expression of interests.
Thursday: 10.30-11.30am
Cost: $20 per person (minimum 5 students)
Contact Jrisi: 0409 243 764
(Jrisi and Suzie backstage at Hafla On The Side)
(Suzie performs at 7months pregnant)
(Vicki 9months pregnant)
"Dancing definitely helped me. Not just physically, but in all other areas also - antenatal, and postnatal. It's still helping now. Women should KEEP DANCING, not only for the physical benefits, but for how it can give them time out to be themselves, not be all-consumed in the hungry vortex of motherhood, that honestly can leave one feeling rather drained at the end of the day. Juggling a toddler and new baby has been particularly challenging and I'm sooo looking forward to getting back to classes asap! For time out! and for the physical, mental and social benefits" Vicki - Perth
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DAY TIME AND EVENING PRIVATE CLASSES IN NORTHMEAD
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday during the day.
If our times do not suit your schedule why not consider a private class. This is available for students of all levels, you do not have to be of a particular level to have a private class, in fact one private lesson is equivalent to 5 individual group lessons!!!
A private class consists of just the student and teacher, a one on one intensive lesson where the student dictates the class. Prior to booking you will have an online consultation with your instructor where you can pick and choose techniques and styles you would like to study so at the end of your session you achieve your exact goal.
You can also share your private lesson with other people of the same level as you, together we can structure a class to suit your needs whether that be technique, original choreography, teaching techniques etc.
Some options are:
Bellydance - Technique, choreography, turns/spins, footwork and travel work, fusion work, mastering props such as veil, finger cymbals, sword, saidi cane, isis wings, shamadan and folkloric Egyptian styles.
Other fusion work in - Flamenco, Latin, Contemporary, Funk, Hip-Hop, Bollywood
Private lessons may be conducted in our studios or in your home. Depending on your time availability and location.
Jrisi is free to teach private tuition in home or studio (Northmead Suburb)
- If you come to me: $60 per hour one on one.
- Two people $75. Three people $90
Studio is located in Northmead (8mins North of Parramatta) it is private, comfortable and fully mirrored.
(Air conditioning soon to come)
* If I come to you: Mobile classes to your home. Sydney metropolitan area.
$150per hour
* Mobile Corporate Classes: A fun Belly Dance class for your work coleagues during their lunch hour. A perfect way to de-stress and team building. Classes taught at Taxation Office (Parramatta) Norwest Child Care Centre, ING Insurance.
Please call Jrisi for a quote.
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How to Enrol in a class
- Choose your prefered time class and location
- Contact Jrisi on 0409 243 764 or jrisi@hathordancestudio.com.au to see if there are enough spots
- Fill in an enrolment form and send along with your payment
- You can pay by direct deposit and send the enrolment back by email or post
- Cheque or money order made payable to Hathor Dance Studio
PO BOX 912
Baulkham Hills NSW 1755
- Pay over the phone using your credit card
- Pay in class by EFTPOS or Credit
- Download an enrollment form HERE
Class Attire
Please wear comfortable dance attire, no skirts or jeans or restrictive clothes.
I need to see what your feet and knees are doing at all times.
- Leggins or dance/yoga pants, tracksuits, bike pants
- Snug fitting top, singlet, leotard or mid drift top
- Hip scarf or something to tie around your hips
- Bare feet. socks, ballet slippers, jiffies or jazz shoes
- Please tie hair up in a pony tail or bun
- No noisy hip scarves please
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WANT TO JOIN OUR STUDENT TROUPE?
To become a member of either HDT Ensemble I or II is by invitation only. You must be a fully registered HDT dance student. Contact Jrisi to see how you can join.
go to performance page.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Jrisi is often asked for group, solo performances, Hens Party teaching and various other opportunities. Paid performances for selected dancers are available to fully enrolled students.
What students say:
"I haven't had the opportunity to tell you this in person but I just wanted to thank you so much. I have felt so much more connected with Bellydance since working with you and the Hathor Dance girls. I feel that my technique has improved tenfold and my appreciation and understanding for the music is so much more clearer (although I know I still have tonnes to learn). I just wanted to thank you as I have really appreciated your professionalism and guidance on my journey to living the life of a bellydancer" - Intermediate 3/Advanced Student
" I’ve only had the pleasure of being taught by 3 or 4 teachers in the three years I’ve been learning… but without question you are the best.
And I don’t say that lightly, or simply to flatter you.
You are obviously not only an accomplished dancer but have a wonderful way of getting your message across. I was particularly impressed that, even with a fairly large group and with a lot to get through, you were still able to zoom in on some of the subtle things that individuals were doing wrong and then found very clear ways to correct them, whilst at the same time, not belittling them – I know this is a very difficult line to walk and you do it beautifully." Beyond Beginner/Intermediate Student
" I really enjoyed the workshops ! You are a little dynamo and amazingly fit and gorgeous !!
I have a lot to learn but my hearts in the right place and with wonderful teachers like you about its very encouraging to go along to a workshop and feel very comfortable even amongst the variety of different levels of dancers.
So thanks again for an amazing day!" Workshop student
" Just want to say what a big enjoyment my daughter, Amanda and I got attending your workshop last Saturday.
You are an amazing dancer and a wonderful teacher. We can't beleive that you could do what you did at 6months pregnant and still look so great. Amanda said, 'she still looked great when she shimmied'. I loved both routines and the music choice was fantastic. I will be practising the steps as you suggest. while fresh
in the head. Thank you again,Jrisi, for giving us the oppurtunity to learn from you, we loved it and hope to see you soon." - Workshop Student
All classes include GST
1hour sessions ( Stanmore )
•$125 - 8 class pass. Casual $18
1hr 30mins sessions
•$135 for 8 class pass. Casual $22
St Mary's - class price
- 8 week pass $115. Casual $18
Children under 13years casual $10
Ballet for Bellydancers
•$135 for 8 class pass. Casual $22
Dance to Live Drums
$30 for non HDS students.
HDS student 90mins pass plus $8 surcharge
ENROLMENT INFORMATION
To ensure every student gains quality learning we run classes in either 8 or 10week blocks. To book yourself into any of our courses you must fill in an enrolment form which can be downloaded return it along with your fee, cheque or money order payable to Hathor Dance Studio, PO Box 912, Baulkham Hills NSW 1755. You can also pay by Direct Deposit.
Enrolment in advance is essential as class sizes are limited. We understand that everyone's lives produce the odd 'emergency' now and then. If unforseen circumstances arise and a student is unable to attend classes, they may attend 'catch up' class or equal value and duration within each term. Any further missed lessons wil be forfeited. Class credit will not roll over unless a $25 penalty fee is paid.
INTERSTATE WORKSHOPS
Available for workshops and performances Australia wide.
Jrisi has been invited to perform and teach at various leading schools and festivals around Australia. 2005/2006/2007/2008 engagements have and will include:
Adelaide June 2005 - Bellydance Academy of Nayima Hassan
Melbourne July 2005 - Melbourne Middle Eastern Dance Festival
Melbourne September 2005 - Flowers of the Desert Bazaar and workshops
Brisbane October 2005 - Academy of Middle Eastern Dance
Melbourne June 2006 - Club Rakassah
Brisbane September 2006 - Academy of Middle Eastern Dance
Perth November 2006 - Alma Sahran and Rose Ottavio
Brisbane April 2007 - Raks Festival. Academy of Middle Eastern Dance
Marrochydore April 2007 - Zemira
Melbourne September 2007 - Hip to Hip, Melissa Cristina
Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto Japan March-April 2008 - Keke Bellydance
Gympie June 2008 - Zemira's Oasis
Melbourne June 2008 - Club Rakkasah
Wollongong June 2008 - Cinnamon Twist Bellydance
Melbourne September 2008 - Kizmet Bazaar
Perth September 2008 - WAMED Bellydance Fesival
Albury, Wadonga October 2008 - NEMEDA
Sydney - November 2008 - Farha Festival
Sydney - June 2009 - Australian Dance Festival
Past invitations:
Springwood Workshops Sept 2007 - LKM Dance Studio
International Physiotherapist convention 2007 - Vibe Hotel
Claribel's Raqs Sharqui Studio September 2003 - Singapore
Dreaming of Jeannie Bellydance Academy 2003 - Eastern Sydney
Kevena's Bellydance School 2004 - Newcastle Sydney
Ghawazi Caravan private tuition 2004/2006 - Blue Mountains
Australian Centre for Physical Education 2005/2006 - Homebush Sportsground
Campbelltown Arst Centre - World Dance Program 2005
Australia Taxation Office - Weekly classes for the well-being program 2005/2006
Girls Day Out Expo, Natural Health Care and Living Expo 2005 and 2006
Dress Attire:
Comfortable non restrictive clothes, something you would wear in the gym, stretch pants, dance pants, leggins, your knees and feet must be well seen at all time to ensure movements are done in a safe dance practice. Snug fitting top, leotard or mid drift top so you upper torso area can be seen. Bare feet or dance slippers.A hip scarf is essential to tie around your hips as they need to be accentuated. You can also dress the part and come in your favourite hip scarf and sequenced top.
Props you will need:
Intro to Bellydance: just yourself and a hip scarf
General Technique: Veil and Stick
Beyond Beginners: Veil, stick and finger cymbals
Intermediate/Advanced: Two veils, stick, finger cymbals, melaya
Advanced/Performance: all of the above plus sword and shamadan.
Ballet for Bellydancers
- Leggins or bike short
- Ballet slippers or jazz shoes
- Snug fitting top or leotard
- Hair tied back
- Towel or Yoga mat for Floor Barre
Class Ethics:
To ensure you the best dance tuition for your comfort we conduct classes as a professional dance class, this means class ethics must be adhered to and acknowledged. This promotes awareness of the standard of teaching methods in Sydney and across Australia.
- Please be punctual
- If it's your first class please arrive 15mins prior to commencement of class to fill the necessary paper work
- If you arrive late please enter quietly, change and warm up before attempting technique
- If arriving late please proceed to the back line as to not disturb class
- Turn or silence all mobile phones
- No chewing gum is permitted, this can cause you great harm whilst dancing
- Questions are encouraged so don't be afraid to ask
- If bringing children with you, it is YOUR responsability to look after them and make sure they are not interrupting class
- Present your class pass at the beginning of each class to be ticked off the list.
- Be polite to your teacher and fellow students by keeping student conversation during class to a minimum
- Call in advanced if you aren't goint to attend class
- If you no longer wish to attend classes with the studio please let us know, no explanations needed
- We do not have child care facilities so please arrange proper babysitting for your child as they are not permitted in class
- No observers or onlookers allowed durirng class times
- No filming is allowed during classes or workshops
Our classes are fun, challenging and gets your body moving. We nurture our feminity and celebrate womanhood in a woman's only dance class. We have these guidelines to make sure everybody receives a chance to escape from housework/office work and has their time respected, dance stress away and have fun while doing so.
Please note: No refunds given on lost or stolen passes. Passes are not transferable between friends or family members. Passes are only valid with the Hathor studio stamp on the back. The Hathor Dance Studio reserves the right to cancel class/courses if insufficiant numbers.
