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Henna Nights is the one of the largest and longest running Belly Dance schools in South Australia. We currently offer classes throughout the week. We are the only professionally run school of it’s kind in Adelaide's North.

All students are free to work at a level they are comfortable with and are encouraged to develop their own individual style.

Henna Nights regularly holds workshops with guest teachers, end of term Bellydance parties, an annual concert with student performances and a variety of social functions throughout the year.

To enrol in our classes please email Zalika or contact us on (08) 8254 2859 or 0415 733 702.

Download an enrolment form.

WHY HENNA NIGHTS?

  • Henna Nights School of Belly Dance runs 40 classes a week

  • Adults, Children Belly Burn & Mature Age.

  • 6 Well trained teachers specialising in Classical, Modern, Tribal, Fusion, Belly Burn & Eastern drumming

  • The North's only professional studio with over 18 years of experience.

  • Our classes are well structured with warm ups and cool down stretching. We cover folk, classical, modern, and theatrical styles. Music appreciation, historical background and origins of the dance. Presentation and performance skills. All props, costuming and theatrical training.   

  • We teach authentic belly dance.

  • Flexible timetable

  • Classes in Smithfield, Golden Grove & Mawson Lakes. 

  • We don't work for a gym or sporting complex. We run a fulltime belly dance studio. We are devoted to belly dance, in all its aspects, from teaching to performances and of course to our 400 plus students.

 

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BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES

Smithfield

Shed 8/31 Charlotte street
Smithfield
Under 12's Monday Jewel 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Under 16's Monday Jewel 5:50pm - 6:50pm
Introductory Monday Zalika 6:55pm - 7:55pm
Belly Classic Monday Zalika 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Introductory Tuesday Michelle 11:00pm - 12:00am
Belly Classic Tuesday Michelle 12:10pm - 1:10am
Bazaar/rehearsal Tuesday Jewel 5:25pm - 6:25pm
Introductory Tuesday Jewel 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Belly Classic Tuesday Jewel 7:35pm - 8:35pm
Intermediate Wednesday Luna 5:50pm - 6:50pm
Belly Burn Wednesday Luna 6:55pm - 7:55pm
Advanced Wednesday Luna 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Introductory Thursday Tracy 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gentle Belly Classic Thursday Tracy 7:35pm - 8:35pm
Tabla Friday Kevin 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Cleo's Click/rehearsal Friday Zalika 6:40pm - 7:40pm
Introductory Saturday Jewel 11:00pm - 12:00pm
Bellyfuse (Fusion) Saturday Jewel 12:10pm - 1:10pm
Arati/Rehearsal Saturday Jewel 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Gawler

We are no longer teaching at this location

Mawson Lakes

These classes are run by the Mawson Centre, Monday nights at 6pm. All enquiries must be directed to Annie Payne on 8302 5449. Any other questions contact Luna on 0402273745. Bookings for these classes are essential. 

Golden Grove

The Greenwith Community Centre
Corner of Golden Grove Rd and the Golden Way
Greenwith
Introductory Thursday Luna 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary (classic) Thursday Luna 7:05pm - 8:05pm

Fees

Introductory classes $75 for a 10 week term

 

Elementary classes $80 for a 10 week term

 

Intermediate and Advanced $85 for a 10 week term

Fulltime concession $10 off. Student to show relevant card (Fulltime students, pension and government allowance). Concession only applies if paid before Commencement of the term

Casual and Tabla classes are $12 for every class you attend.

 

Children's classes are $6 per class.

 

Belly Bonus! - 20 classes for $130 a term

 

Big Belly Bonus!!! - Unlimited classes for $145

 

Private lesson are available. Please contact us for further details.

 

Above fees are only available if paying before the commencement of the term.

All fees are non refundable once the term begins.

Missed classes can be made up, at any of our 4 locations, in the same term only.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

 

To make payment

You can phone us on 82542859 and pay by credit card 

Email us for an enrolment form and post your credit card details, money order or Cheque to Henna Nights School of Belly Dance, Shed 8/31 Charlotte street, Smithfield, South Australia, 5114.

Pay in person at our Smithfield studio during class times (we are not open during school holidays)

Email Zalika for direct bank deposit 

 

What to wear

Wear a T-Shirt with leggings, or circular skirt. You clothes should be comfortable & non-restrictive. A scarf around the hip's, dance shoes or bare feet.

 

Term dates


2008
Term 1 begins 29th of January

 

INTRODUCTORY ~ The place to start your love of Belly Dance

Beautiful Bellies - An introduction to Middle Eastern Dance

This low impact class will introduce you to the basics of Middle Eastern dance. Each class begins with gentle warm ups before moving on to correct posture and those beautiful belly dance basics. Individual attention is given and students are encouraged to work at their own level. Each class finishes off with relaxing cool downs and stretches. A video and discussion night is also included in this course.

BELLY CLASSIC  ~ Time to move on to something a little more of a challenge

The Goddess - The secrets to Beautiful Bellies

Focusing on simple but beautiful combinations and arm work to accompany the basic movements taught in Beautiful Bellies.

Strong, graceful arm and body work are not only achievable but will give you more confidence and improve your dancing. You’ve mastered your beginner moments and now it's time to get things moving. In this class we concentrate on getting you mobile. Learn elegant travelling steps and complementing arm work. Build upon your new moves until you move with style and grace. At this level students will also be introduced to veil work with a short choreography to the Turkish rhythm, Csifetelli. We will show you a few tricks to make veil easy and enjoyable.

BELLY CLASSIC 2 ~ for students who have been learning for over a year

Desert dance - Styling and percussive hips

The essence of Middle Eastern dance can be found in the hips. In this class we learn how to layer our hip work to achieve different results. Fast and intricate moves are slowed and broken down to make them more understandable to students. We add style to your dance by focusing on precise arm and bodywork to accompany you beautiful hips. Also covered is as range of props such as Raqs al Assaya (the cane dance, which is a charming and fun folkloric dance from Upper Egypt), veil and introduction to zills (finger cymbals).

BELLY CLASSIC 3 ~ for students with 2 years experience

Egyptian Delight - A tapestry of Middle Eastern dance

Catering to the long term dancer, Zalika’s advanced classes cover a variety of styles and subjects. Class curriculum includes Classical, modern, theatrical and folkloric Egyptian styles, belly dance props, Middle Eastern rhythms and zilling, choreographic skills, improvisation, stage presentation, historical back ground, Belly dance through the eras, make up and costuming. Highly recommend for those who love that classic Belly Dance look.

BELLY STYLE ~ Taking it to the next level.

There are so many styles of Belly dance that you just have to try them all, and now you can with Belly style. Each term we cover a new topic. A wide range of syllabus from classical Egyptian to funky fusion. Focusing on strong technique, use of rhythms and music, stage and drama, and a maturated of props and costuming. learn about classical, modern, folk, cabaret, traditional, and urban styles. 

AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE  ~ Elementary and Intermediated combined class.

Urban Tribal - Turban and Tassels

This very popular style has swept its way across the world. In this class we cover those traditional moves which give this dance its unique look. We also cover some of the spin off styles which have emerged from this genre.  This course includes posture and stance, improvisational and choreographic skills, tribal fusion style movements, group and solo work, props, costuming and historical background. Classes begin and end with yoga warm ups and stretches.

BELLY BURN ~ Aerobic workout suitable for elementary and up.

Lose weight the fun way!

Luna will get your pulse racing with  fun, energetic, belly workout. Move and groove to some of the latest arabic pop numbers. This class is freestyle so you just follow Luna along at your own pace. Classes include warm ups, stretches, aerobic workout and concludes will cool down stretches.

UNDER 12’s

Belly Buddies - Our children's Belly dance classes

An introduction to Middle Eastern dance for children where fun is the emphasis. Focusing on Middle Eastern movement children are taught choreographies, how to use a variety of props and performance presentation. We believe each child should be encouraged to improve at their own pace.

UNDER 16’s

Gypsy Chicks - For the teenage girl

Belly dancing is all the Rage! Learn those fabulous moves that you see on video clips. Belly dancing is not only a folk dance, you can put your new moves to use on a dance floor. In this class we use beautiful Egyptian music (for those classical moves) alongside some of today's favourites (for belly fusion!).

DRUMMING

Percussion - Rhythms of the Middle East

Covering popular dance rhythms this class is ideal for dancers or musicians looking for a good grounding in rhythms of the Middle & Near East. Classes focus on Tabla (drum) but some tambourine is covered.

 

The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word: - Mata Hari

Copyright ©2005 Henna Nights School of Belly Dance

Shed 8, 31 Charlotte Street

Smithfield, South Australia 5112

Phone (08) 8254 2859

Mobile 0415 733702

Email Zalika