How could you not love a dance that celebrates your womanly curves? A touch of the Middle East is coming to the Hawkesbury each Tuesday evening where you are welcome to come and join our regular bellydancing classes. Our classes are non-competitive: rather the focus is on having fun and enjoying yourself, learning the art of Bellydance while having a laugh. Our classes are enriched through the beautiful mothers, daughters, grandmothers, teenagers, business women and gorgeous ladies within them. This is an art for all, and one that is just for you!

The captivating art of Bellydance has its origins in the temples and fertility religions of the ancient world. The Dance is both a graceful and skilful form of art, while the social side of the dance unites women of all ages giving them the opportunity to feel truly feminine and express themselves in a supportive environment that crosses the boundaries of age, appearance and creed. Bellydance is an extremely enjoyable way of keeping fit, reducing tension and producing a lasting feeling of physical and emotional well being.

After teaching in Castle Hill, Peta is now holding classes locally in Richmond. The moment Peta discovered Middle Eastern Dance, she was immediately entranced by its beauty and the cultures of origin. Since then she has continued to learn and has studied under various well-respected teachers. Peta's background as a Primary Education Teacher provides a sound teaching foundation for all her students. Peta has recently travelled to Egypt where she immersed herself in the dance and Egyptian culture as well as taking part in various workshops, both traditional and modern.

In addition to her formal qualifications, the life skills she has gained from being a mother of two beautiful young children enable her to pass on to other mums the benefits of the dance 'mum to mum'. Peta's passion for the dance is passed on to each student in her classes in which she concentrates on developing student's basic foundation moves and technique in a fun and comfortable environment.

She has performed at numerous functions and events including concerts, interactive performances with migrants from Sudan and Afghanistan, children with special needs, corporate events, women's nights and school events. These experiences have given Peta inspiration and passion to continue teaching the dance to all facets of our community.