Belly Dance Elysium

What a beautiful way to wrap up Term 2 with our Winter Hafla! ✨💃

Dancing, laughter, food, sparkle and the loveliest community — we had so much fun celebrating with our students and guests.

A special thank you to Hatem from Horus of Egypt for joining us with his gorgeous Egyptian wares.

Term 3 starts in two weeks! If you’re ready to learn belly dance in Adelaide with heart, culture and quality training, this is the place.

DM to enrol. Enjoy the break, dancers! ✨

✨ Join us as we celebrate the end of Term 2 with an afternoon of dance, food and community! ✨

Enjoy performances by our students and teachers, savour delicious Turkish meze, and relax with hot and cold drinks as we come together to celebrate another wonderful term.

🗓️ Sunday 5 July, 3pm
🎟️ $10 entry (payable at the door)
🍴 Turkish meze available
🎁 Door prizes throughout the afternoon
💃 Student and teacher performances

Whether you’re a dancer, family member or friend, we’d love to see you there as we celebrate all the hard work, progress and joy of the past term.

See you on the dance floor! ✨

✨ TERM 3 starts 20 July 2026 at Belly Dance Elysium!

🌙 Beginner

Mon & Tues 6–7pm Technique & Choreography

🌙 Elementary

Mon & Tues 7-8pm Technique & Choreography

🌙 Intermediate / Advanced

Weds 6–7pm Technique

Weds 7–8pm Choreography

Weds 8–9pm Troupe (Invite only)

10-week term

Maximum 12 students per class.

Fees:

Beginner - $120

Elementary / Intermediate / Advanced - $150 or $250 for unlimited classes.

To enrol, transfer payment and text 0439 820 797.

✨ Tickets are now on sale for Alwan al-Sharq (Colours of the East) — the spectacular gala show of the Adelaide Middle Eastern Dance Festival ✨

Join us on Friday 17 July at 7:30pm at Nexus Arts for an unforgettable evening of oriental dance, music, colour, and passion featuring powerhouse guest artist Emily from Perth alongside stunning performers from Adelaide and across Australia.

From breathtaking classics to vibrant modern pieces, this is a night that will transport you across the Middle East through dance ❤️

🎟 Tickets available now via the link in Bio. DM for more info.

✨ The Adelaide Middle Eastern Dance Festival returns from 17–19 July for another big and exciting year! ✨

Now in its third year, the festival continues to grow into one of Australia’s most vibrant celebrations of oriental dance, culture, music, and connection — and we could not be more excited to welcome the sensational Emily from Perth as this year’s guest artist and teacher. A true powerhouse performer, Emily will be bringing her incredible energy, artistry, and stage presence to Adelaide for an unforgettable festival weekend.

Across three huge days, dancers will have the opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s most loved artists, with SIX inspiring workshops to choose from — including three workshops with Emily, alongside workshops by Lilly Sim, Morgan, and Adalia and Gül from Belly Dance Elysium. From dynamic technique and musicality to powerful choreography and expressive movement, there is something for every dancer to immerse themselves in.

And of course, the weekend culminates in our spectacular Gala Show at Nexus Arts — a dazzling evening featuring incredible performers from Adelaide and across Australia. Expect breathtaking costumes, electrifying music, beautiful artistry, and a celebration of oriental dance in all its richness and diversity.

Whether you are a dancer, dance lover, or simply curious to experience the magic of Middle Eastern dance and culture, this is a weekend not to be missed.

✨ Workshop information and gala show ticket link can be found via the link in bio ✨

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So excited to be a part of this great event again! (Well we are organising it 😂) ❤️

✨ WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHT ✨

Misirlou with Adalia & Gül (2 hours)

Learn the spectacular choreography to the legendary Middle Eastern favourite Misirlou — as performed by Adalia & Gül at this year’s Adelaide Middle Eastern Dance Festival Gala Show, and a true crowd favourite from the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Festival earlier this year.

In this workshop, Adalia & Gül will teach Adalia’s dynamic fan veil choreography to the iconic Dick Dale version — filled with drama, flair, sweeping lines, and expressive movement.

Fan veils are recommended, but you are absolutely welcome to attend without them. The choreography can be performed as either a solo or duet.

Open level
Sunday 19 July at 11:15am
162 Gilbert Street, Adelaide (Belly Dance Elysium / Istanbul Lounge)

To book:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lr6GK9WF7JxnzhL9CcmR90P4Tgzgj2sW/view?usp=drivesdk

✨ A bit about Adalia

With more than 25 years of teaching experience, Adalia is one of Adelaide’s most respected oriental dance teachers. Through decades of teaching and directing her own school, Eastern Skies School of Dance, she has played an important role in nurturing the local dance community.

Known for dancing with deep feeling and intuition, Adalia believes the heart of oriental dance lies in emotion and connection. She has a particular passion for choreography and lively, upbeat music that brings energy and joy to the stage. Today, she teaches and performs alongside Gül at Belly Dance Elysium.

✨ A bit about Gül

Deeply influenced by her Turkish heritage and lifelong love of Middle Eastern music and dance, Gül brings emotion, storytelling, and cultural connection to her oriental dance style. Inspired by legendary performers such as Azza Sherif and Nagwa Fouad, her dance blends tradition with authenticity and feeling.

As a teacher and performer, Gül is known for creating warm, community-focused spaces where students can connect with both the joy and depth of the dance. She is the director of Belly Dance Elysium and founder of the Adelaide Middle Eastern Dance Festival, regularly performing at cultural events and festivals across Adelaide alongside her partner in crime, Adalia.

East Meets West was our Adelaide Fringe show this year — where Western music fused with Eastern sounds to create a delicious mélange of cultures colliding. ✨

We had two sold-out shows at Istanbul Lounge and truly cannot thank you all enough for your incredible support.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing performers — Nicole, Julie, Kaliopi, Kirralee and Kathy. To our fabulous oud player from the first show, Kostas Barlas, and the sensational band The Silhouettes from our second show. And to our wonderful MCs, Vanessa and Janette.

Here are some beautiful moments captured by our dear friend Kyp, along with a few screenshots by Şükrü — and some snaps we managed to take ourselves amongst the chaos.

Thank you to everyone who came along and shared this experience with us — we’re so grateful ❤️

Beginner to advanced belly dance classes in the heart of Adelaide ✨ DM to book.