Shimmy Mob will be back for it’s 5th year in Melbourne, raising funds for Berry Street. Domestic Violence affects far too many families. But who can victims turn to when they need help? Berry Street. They help get people back on their feet with programs running that assist more than 35,000 children, young people and...
Author: Amanda Pooley-Brand (Amanda Pooley-Brand)
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First Run Stage – 16 Oct 2022
First Run Stage is back for 2022 on 16 October 2022. Support new and emerging belly dance artists as they practise their stage craft skills. For more details and tickets visit the First Run Stage tickets page.
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Spring Soiree – Sydney – 30 Sep 2022
The Spring Soiree is a celebration of danse orientale featuring international guest Florence of Canada. Joining Florence on the dancefloor will be invited local and interstate dance groups and soloists including Amanda! Friday 30 September at Amera’s Palace Doors open 6.30pm, Show starts 7pm Tickets $40 via https://events.humanitix.com/florence-of-canada-in-sydney Snack on the Lush Grazing Table (included...
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Bellydance Mirage – 26 Aug 2022
Amanda will be joining some other amazing performers at the next Bellydance Mirage on August 26th. Welcome to Bellydance Mirage – the spectacular Arabian Dinner Theatre. Be transported to the sands of the Sahara as you witness hypnotic floorshows by the best Middle Eastern dance artists Melbourne has to offer, and tantalise your tastebuds as...
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One Night In Cairo – MBF – 9 Sep 2022
The Melbourne Belly Dance Festival is running from the 9-11th September 2022. The opening show to the festival will be held in the upstairs function room of the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, on Sydney Road in Brunswick. Enjoy nibbles & drinks while witnessing the talents of our beautiful workshop facilitators and other performers. Where? The...
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Life’s Pretty Straight Without Twisties Workshop – MBF – 11 Sep 2022
The Melbourne Belly Dance Festival is running from the 9-11th September 2022. Amanda is teaching her “Life’s Pretty Straight Without Twisties” workshop on Sunday 11th September 2022. What’s it about? Twists! Hip Flicks! Hip Drops! There are so many moves with twists in them. This workshop offers a little bit of something for everyone, from...
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I don’t want you to be fit
There. I've said it. I'm a dance teacher, and I don't want you to be fit.
"But... you're fit, why don't you want me to be fit?" I hear you say. And in truth, I do want everyone to be fit and healthy and not weighed down by physical issues, but there's something much more important that I would rather you be.
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Winter Dreams – 31st July 2022
Winter Dreams is back for 2022 to help you awaken the fire inside! Join amazing Australian dancers as we celebrate the deepest of Winter starting turn towards the bright happy warmer weather again. When: Sunday 31st July 3.30pm-5pm Where: MC Showroom, L1/48 Clifton St, Prahran VIC 3181 Tickets on sale soon
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Club Rakasah – 8th July 2022
Join Amanda and an amazing cast of Melbourne dancers as we join together in celebration of all things belly dance. Club Rakasah will take you on magic carpet ride to the Middle East. Shimmy the night away to our live Arabic Band. Be mesmerised by our beautiful Belly Dance performances. Shop at our Night Bazaar...
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Inhale Exhale Workshop – 11 Apr 2022
WORKSHOP DETAILS Date & Time: Monday 11th April – 7-8.30pm Hybrid delivery: In Studio at Kindred Studios Dance and Yoga Room – 3 Harris Street Yarraville Online via Zoom Note: Only 5 in studio places are available to allow enough space for everyone to move safely. Unlimited Zoom spots are available and recording will be available...