Belly Dance News
Open House Saturday Sept 14
Join us for a day of dance! Enjoy a complimentary class during our Open House on Saturday, September 14th.
Tour the studio, meet our instructors, and try a dance class for FREE! Try one or more classes, depending upon your experience. We will be offering tuition discounts for those who sign up in person. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing you soon.
Your Melbourne Belly Dance Instructors
Announcement: Hurricane Debby – Classes Cancelled Aug 5th
MBD will be closed today due to possible intermittent tropical winds and weather today and tonight.
No in-person classes will be held on Monday, August 5th. Classes and privates will resume Tuesday, August 6th.
2023 Holiday Schedule
Friendly reminder, No Classes tomorrow or the month of December. We are taking a small break to enjoy the holidays with our friends, families, and to develop a wonderful curricula for 2024!
Black Friday Sale – One Day Only
**MBD Black Friday Special**
Friday, Nov 23 One Day Sale – Buy yourself or a friend the gift of dance in 2024!
Buy 2 months for $80 (a $20 savings for one class per month) or Buy 2 months for $140 (a $20 savings for two classes per month).
Click the link below to purchase your choice of class packages.
Replacing the word “Tribal” from our Format
Replacing the word “Tribal” from our Format
The Melbourne Belly Dance Academy is removing the word “Tribal” from its format. If you are active in the belly dance community, you have most likely heard of “Tribal Style” or “Tribal Fusion” or “Tribal”. For those who are new to belly dance and these terms, they have been used to describe an “alternative” style of belly dance to the traditional Egyptian form of this dance. Differences can be seen in the music, costuming, and movement which is either choreographed or improvisation.
In support of a growing movement to change terminology and the greater cause, the academy is removing any references to the word “tribal” and replacing it with “Folkloric Fusion”. According to Wikipedia, the term tribe, or tribal, is used in many different contexts to refer to a category of human social group. This will remove and connotations that may overlap with the definition of indigenous or native tribes that still exist in North America and around the world.
The MBD Academy continually educates ourselves and those who pass through our doors to unite against intolerance and embrace inclusivity. Inclusion is a philosophy that is embraced to welcome and value everyone, regardless of differences, and support of each other. Website and other platforms will be updated as soon as possible.
Your Melbourne Belly Dance Team
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Thanksgiving and Christmas Break Schedule
During the months of November and December, we will have holiday breaks, Holiday Hafla dress rehearsals, and class make-ups.
Thanksgiving Break: November 20th – 26th (classes resume on Monday, November 27th)
Christmas Break: December 1st – January 3rd (classes resume on Thursday, January 4th)
With our Holiday Hafla recital this December 2nd, we are holding make-up classes and dress rehearsals to help prepare you for your big night. We have scheduled some make-up opportunities for you to squeeze in a full months of dance! We thank your for your hard work, positive attitudes, and passion.
Detailed Class Schedule
Hosting Classes Monday, November 6, 13, 27, (No Class Nov 20, make-up during any Beginner class on Saturday @9:30 am)
Hosting Classes Wednesday, November 1, 8, 15, 29 (No Class Nov 22)
Hosting Classes Thursday, November 2, 9, 16, 30 (No Class Nov 23)
Hosting Classes Saturday, November 4, 11, 18 (No Class Nov 25) Make-up on Wed, Nov 15 @Amphitheater 7:30-8:30pm
Hosting Classes Wednesday, November 1, 8, 15, 29 (No Class Nov 22)
Hosting Classes Thursday, November 2, 9, 16, 30 (No Class Nov 23)
Hosting Classes Saturday, November 4, 11, 18 (No Class Nov 25) Make-up on Wed, Nov 15 @Amphitheater 7:30-8:30pm
Will you be my Galentine?
Will you be my Galentine? Bring a friend for a FREE Beginner Belly Dance Class when purchasing a month of belly dance classes in February or March 2023. See flier for more information.