AUSET Summer Bellydance Retreat

Perth, Western Australia
"Weaving through Time"
12-14 Jan 2024

  • The AUSET Bellydance Retreat is a joyful, collaborative Summertime Bellydance event held in Perth, Western Australia with many well-established schools enabling community & group participation.
  • Join fun workshops at Northern & Eastern suburbs studios.
  • Celebrate diversity, artistry & wellbeing in a warm environment.
  • Celebrate AUstralian Sharqi, Ethnic & Tribal styles of dance.
  • Enjoy dancing, drumming, performance, workshops & more!

Workshops are suitable for multi-levels, as each teacher will also have an assistant in class to support beginner students. Let's get ready for a fun, inclusive experience, no matter what your level! Everyone is welcome. You can book individual tickets, day passes or if quick, there are a limited number of heavily discounted full event passes!

Discount Full 3 Day Retreat Pass

Attend all 11 x Workshops Slots, plus all 3 evening shows.
Select your workshops once booked. LIMITED NUMBER ONLY!
Just $360 instead of $440. SAVE $80. 17/30 tickets remaining.

Day 1: Friday 12th Jan 2024 

AUSET TASTER & PREP WORKSHOPS @ BLUE LOTUS ROOM
Venue Address: Studio 2/23 Rudloc Rd Morley, WA

Registration & Morning Tea

10:00am-10:30am
Registration
Sign in and enjoy a coffee or tea and some morning tea refreshments!

Intro to Arabic Darbuka

10:30am-11:30am
Beginner Darbuka techniques
(Sam)
Learn essential techniques & Arabic Rhythms - bring your own drum or ask to borrow one ($5 drum hire can be paid cash on the day).

Intro to Tribal Bellydance

11:30am-12:30pm
Intro to Tribal - Earth Goddesses

(Richelle)
Enjoy an intro to fun Tribal dancing celebrating the Earth Goddesses. Prepares you for the performance workshop!

Intro to Baladi & Zills

1:30pm-2:30pm
Intro to Baladi w/Zills
(Kim)

Have fun with Baladi and Zills - learn to play as you dance, earthy & robust.

Intro to Saiidi Dance

2:30pm-3:30pm
Intro to Saiidi Dance
(Tabetha)

Enjoy a taste of lively Saiidi style dancing - learn cultural tips & Egyptian Saiidi dance steps.

Intro to Classical Raqs Sharqi

4:00pm-5:00pm
Intro to Classical Raqs Sharqi
 (Keti)
Learn a timeless Bellydance stage style - graceful, fluid & lyrical with rhythmic & musical connection.

Discount for Day 1 - Fri

All 5 x Workshops for the price of 4 - Buy 4 Get one free!
Just $120 instead of $150. Save $30

Friday Night DJ Dance Party @ Morley

7:00-9:00pm
A fun night for guests to enjoy lively Arabic music by DJ Sam Nascimento, plus live Arabic drumming ensemble - an evening where everyone can hit the dance floor!  Choose number of tickets in booking cart.

Day 2: Saturday 13th Jan 2024 

AUSET WORKSHOPS @ TABETHA'S STUDIO
Venue Address: The Koort, 1/12 Old Great Northern Hwy, Midland WA

Workshop #1
Sat Morning

10:30am-11:30am
A choice of two workshops - in studios 1 & 2. Explore Egyptian styles with roots in ancient times, Saiidi or Pharaonic dances.

Saiidi 'Assaya' Cane
(Studio 1)

10:30am-11:30am
Saiidi Style 'Assaya' (Cane)
(Tabetha)
Learn Assaya for all levels from Introduction to Assaya to signature moves, rhythms & musicality.

Pharaonic Theatre Dance
(Studio 2)

10:30am-11:30am
Pharaonic Theatre Dance
(Keti)

Sublime, symbolic dances drawing on ancient Egyptian poses, mythology & the stories of the Goddess Isis.

Workshop #2
Sat Midday

11:45am-1:15pm
A choice of two workshops - in studios 1 & 2 - Explore the rich textures of  Earth Goddess/ Tribal or Double Veil

Earth Goddess/ Tribal
(Studio 1)

11:45am-1:15pm
Earth Goddess/ Tribal
(Richelle)
As tribe we gather, dance from our hearts, feet solidly grounded in earth, moving in synchronicity together.

The Art of Sword Dancing
(Studio 2)

11:45am-1:15pm
The Art of Sword Dancing
(Kylie)

Join one of Australia's leading sword dance artists. Modern, edgy fusion, slinky moves & new techniques.

Workshop #3
Sat Afternoon

2:15pm-3:45pm
A choice of two workshops - in studios 1 & 2 - Enjoy earthy Baladi or Dabuka (plus 15 min jam with both classes)

The Art of Baladi
(Studio 1)

2:15pm-3:45pm
The Art of Baladi 
(Kim)

Earthy, playful Baladi with bonus 15 min Jam until 4pm!

Arabic Dof (Frame Drum) Jam  
(Studio 2)

2:15pm-3:45pm
Arabic 'Dof' Frame Drum Jam

(Sam)
Play a variety of fun Arabic rhythms on the Dof (Frame drum) with 15 min jam after class until 4pm!

Discount Day Pass for Day 2 - Sat

Attend all 3 x Workshops Slots, get $15 off!
Just $120 instead of $150. Select your workshops in cart area.

Saturday Night Guest Performance Showcase @ Midland

7:00-9:00pm
A night for guests, regional groups, dancers and new performers to Perform! Plus some time for free dancing / community dancing for everyone.  Choose number of tickets in booking cart.

Day 3: Sunday 14th Jan 2024 

AUSET WORKSHOPS @ TABETHA'S STUDIO
Venue Address: The Koort, 1/12 Old Great Northern Hwy, Midland WA

Workshop #4
Sun Morning

10:30am-11:30am
A choice of two workshops - in studios 1 & 2. Warm up with gentle Dof rhythms or Yoga & Barre

Intermediate Darbuka Rhythms
(Studio 1)

10:30am-11:30am
Intermediate Darbuka Rhythms
(Sam)

Play a variety of exciting Arabic rhythms on Darbuka, with more progressive finger techniques.
*Please bring your own drum

Silk Veils
(Studio 2)

10:30am-11:30am
Silk Veils
(Suhayla)

Introduction to delicacy of Silk Veil. Learn tricks, technique, flow, arm work/positions - bring your veil!

Workshop #5
Sun Midday

11:45am-1:15pm
A choice of two workshops - in studios 1 & 2 - the smooth feel of Classical Raqs Sharqi or Tribal Futuristic

Classical Raqs Sharqi
(Studio 1)

11:45am-1:15pm
Classical Raqs Sharqi
(Keti)
Learn an elegant choreography with rich instrumental changes & moods. Turns, flourishes, taqsim & accents.

Tribal Futuristic
(Studio 2)

11:45am-1:15pm
Tribal Futuristic
(Richelle)
The triple goddess weaves magick through feminine archetypes from the past, to see into the future.

Workshop #6
Sun Afternoon

2:15pm-3:45pm
A choice of two workshops - in studios 1 & 2 - A grand finale to heat up the room with Shaabi or Spanish Fusion!

Sassy Shaabi
(Studio 1)

2:15pm-3:45pm
Sassy Shaabi
(Tabetha)
Fun energetic choreography full of street sass, and cheekiness - all levels will be catered for!

Spanish Fusion
(Studio 2)

2:15pm-3:45pm
Spanish Fusion
(Kim)
Exciting, passionate Flamenco meets Bellydance. A cultural fusion of Spanish and Arabic dance.

Discount Day Pass for Day 3 - Sun

Attend all 3 x Workshops Slots, get $15 off!
Just $120 instead of $150. Choose your workshops on the day!

Sunday Night 'Weaving through Time' Show @ Midland

7:00-8:40pm
Weaving through Time explores the  journey of Bellydance through an inter-cultural, multi-generational lens. Communal dance celebrations flourish, as women weave their collective stories into a richly textured tapestry of mythology and heritage, music and movement. Through reflection, old memories are stirred, and new expressions of bold femininity emerge.  Choose number of tickets in booking cart.

Discount Full 3 Day Retreat Pass

Attend all 10 x Workshops Slots, plus all 3 evening shows.
Choose your workshops once booked.
Just $360 instead of $440. SAVE $80.
*Strictly LIMITED number available!
17/30 tickets remaining

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