Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance

Dear Friends,

Our Cinnamon Twist community is mourning the loss of our bright, beautiful, kind, fiery-haired Mel Robson ❤️

In all the ways our community knew her - as a friend, teacher, student, performer, and so much more - we will remember her spark, her humour, and her incredible capacity for care and love. These things will never dim.

Mel passed away this morning with her family by her side.

Rest peacefully, my beautiful friend.

Mel Robson
1967–2026

You will be deeply missed. We love you.

Term 2 classes resume Monday 4 May 💜
Sharing a little throwback performance from 2016, hope to see you in class soon 😃

Virginia Keft at Bahar Bayram Middle Eastern Music & Dance Camp, 2016 Virginia Keft - Drum Solo Performed at Bahar Bayram Music & Dance Camp in Australia 2016. Numinbah Valley, Qld Australia www.cinnamon-twist.com.au

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Soheir Zaki 🧡 A true master of Egypt dance. Many of us watched her videos on repeat - her style captivating, elegant and humble.

She shaped generations of dancers. Condolences to her family.

Thank you to everyone who attended Cinnamon Twist’s April workshop series - we Zilled ourselves silly, and danced up a shaabi storm!
💃🧡✨😄

✨ Belly Dance with Zills! Workshop with Virginia 💃

Learn to play zills while dancing and bring your movement to life with rhythm and sound ✨

Virginia will guide you through technique, timing, and musicality, building coordination and confidence through drills and combos.

📅 Mon 20 April
⏰ 6-8pm
💲 $60 or $110 for both April workshops (code: APRIL10off)

Intermediate+ (beginners welcome - expect a challenge). Zills provided or BYO.

👉 Sign up via link in bio

✨ Shaabi Workshop with Virginia 💃

Raw, expressive, and full of attitude - Shaabi is the street dance of Egypt, blending baladi roots with modern beats.
Join Virginia to explore musicality, groove, and playful expression, building into a short, high-energy choreography 🔥

📅 Tues 14 April
⏰ 6-8pm
💲 $60 or $110 for both April workshops (code: APRIL10off)

Some belly dance experience recommended, come ready to bring the attitude!

👉 Sign up via link in bio