Belly Dance/Middle Eastern Dance has been taught and performed in Gladstone since 1999. Since then it has not taken long for belly dancing to become popular, both for entertainment value and as something new and fun to learn and keep fit with. A wide variety of women ranging from under 7 years old to over 70, and from all walks of life enjoy belly dance every week.
Bellydancers can be seen at a wide variety of events throughout the Central Queensland region ranging from Birthday and Christmas parties to fetes, fundraisers, demonstrations, multicultural and charity events.
Bellydancers can be seen at a wide variety of events throughout the Central Queensland region ranging from Birthday and Christmas parties to fetes, fundraisers, demonstrations, multicultural and charity events.
About Melanie and Veils of Arabia Belly Dance
Veils of Arabia was founded in late 2002, starting out as a small performance troupe with just 3 members. Since then it has evolved and grown to include children's, beginner, beyond beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for those who wish to belly dance for fun and fitness as well as catering to those who wish to perform publicly. Within these classes there are women of all ages, body shapes and sizes. Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable while still learning the correct technique and posture for Belly Dance.Veils of Arabia is Gladstone's leading troupe of professional Belly Dancers. Veils of Arabia dances to a wide variety of Arabic, Turkish, Lebanese and Modern music. Props are also used for performances and a few are canes, zills, veils, candles, Wings of Isis and swords.Melanie, the principal teacher has been performing and teaching Belly Dance since 1999. She has learnt Belly Dance from some of the best Australian and Overseas instructors. In 2012, she travelled to Istanbul, Turkey to participate in the Tarazade Festival to learn from World Masters of Belly Dance.
Melanie also conducts costume workshops and sells a wide range of Belly Dance costumes, hip scarves and accessories.
