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The Awalim School of Middle Eastern Dance and Percussion
was founded in Bellingenin 1996 under the inspiration and guidance of Shekhinah Morgan.
The school provides opportunities for women to revive and remake their own arts and culture through developing the skills of Egyptian Dance/Bellydance, drumming and costume making.
The arabic word ‘Awalim’ was a name given to women who were well versed in the Performance Arts. Over the years the school has become a vibrant cultural centre of artistic expression.
Shekhinah’s teaching takes an integrative approach to Middle Eastern Dance based on study and practice of bodywork and many years of studying the dance style of Suraya Hilal.
Through the teaching of fine Egyptian dance technique, she encourages students to develop a means of self expression as well as self confidence, self empowerment and inner beauty. |
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The use of live music has always been an important part of this dance form and drumming classes at the school enable students to learn the rhythms of the dance on the darabukka, the riq, zills and the def. Whenever possible we aim to maintain the tradition of live music and dance. The performance Troupe TARAB has evolved from the desire to keep this tradition alive. |
Shekhinah is joined by teacher Ruth Maitland who has had a long association with the school.
All classes are held at the AWALIM STUDIO in North Bellingen.
NEW - Beginners Bellydance class - beg 29th April
2015
Experience the pleasure and empowerment of this beautiful dance which has it's roots in ancient women's culture.
Suitable for women of every age, shape and size.
Held at the Awalim Studion in North Bellingen
Thursdays 5 - 6 p.m.
Cost $15.00 per class
phone: 6655 253
0422 755 946
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Awalim Class Times
Bellydance
Advanced
Wednesday 5.00p.m. – 6.30 p.m. with Ruth
Technique class with Shekhinah once a month
Beginners
Thursday 5 - 6 p.m. with Shekhinah
beg 29th April '15
Drumming
TBA
Private lessons also available
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For more information phone : 02 6655 2536
or 0422 755 946
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