THE BELLY DANCE COLLECTIVE

Presenting The Belly Dance Collective, a Tarantismo initiative uniting the country's top Belly Dance Artists in a dynamic community. Join us to share, learn, and connect. Our inaugural event features four internationally renowned belly dance artists from Bangalore leading workshops on May 25th & 26th, 2024, concluding with a festive hafla! Don't miss out—if you're passionate about belly dance, reserve your spot now and immerse yourself in the festivities!

Overview

Four Workshops with Four Internationally acclaimed Belly Dance Artists across two days! Insightful discussions and a super fun Hafla to wrap up the festivities!

Schedule

25th May

Registrations : 3:30pm

Workshop 1 : 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Workshop 2 : 6:30pm to 8:30pm

26th May

Workshop 3 : 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Workshop 4 : 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hafla & Discussions - 7:00pm onwards.

Fee*

Festival Pass : Rs. 6999/-

Use code "EBSUPER" to avail the Super Early Bird Offer

OFFERS

Super Early Bird [ Till 30th April ] : Rs. 3999/-

Early Bird [ Till 11th May ] : Rs. 4999/-

Last Chance [ Till 18th May ] : Rs.5999/-

Know Your Artists!

PAYAL GUPTA - the visionary FOUNDER & DIRECTOR of PAYAL's DANCE ACADEMY, established in 2008, epitomises the fusion of diverse cultural influences with her profound dedication to the performing arts. As an accomplished MASTER TEACHER, Payal Gupta stands as a beacon in the realm of Belly Dance. From regular classes to private lessons, workshops, performances, and intensives, she has nurtured the talents of over 10,000 students from diverse walks of life since 2008. Her legacy radiates across India. With a profound passion for Bellydance, she has dedicated 16 years to teaching in India.

SHRUTI NARAYANAN - is the Director of Samai Oriental Dance Company and is an internationally-acclaimed performing artist, choreographer, certified Egyptian folklore teacher and instructor from Bengaluru, India. She has been performing and teaching belly dance for over a decade and began her dance journey at the tender age of 4 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She is also known for her choreographies and dances inspired by the Golden and Transition Eras in Egypt and her dances using the Reda technique and style. She is currently the only certified practitioner for Muwashahat in India and has recently been conferred the honour of being ambassador of the Reda technique and style in India.

ANUSHA HEGDE - the Co-Director and Partner at Tarantismo, is an embodiment of grace, with an insatiable passion for dance. Anusha's journey as a professional dancer began at a tender age of six, and since then, she has continuously honed her skills across a plethora of dance styles, has been belly dancing for nearly two decades.  She has nurtured thousands of students across the country and abroad imparting not only technical skills but also a deep appreciation for the art of dance. Despite her considerable expertise, Anusha embraces the philosophy of lifelong learning recognising the value of studying under world-renowned teachers and continually seeking to expand her own knowledge and skills, evidenced by her recent certifications in "Dancecraft" under Zoe Jakes and "Datura Style" under Rachel Brice - making her the first belly dancer in India to have completed these certifications.

BINDU BOLAR - is an International Tribal Fusion /Fusion Bellydance/ Belly Animation Artist. She is the Founder/Artistic Director of Studio Lights Camera Dance, dance school in Bangalore and she has spread her art to thousands of students since 2006. She has represented India & taught in a number of cities in USA, China, Germany, Italy and Canada. She has taught in over 25+ cities in India. Bindu is a first generation Bellydance Artist India with almost 18 yrs + experience in the field. She has trained under various International and National artists across genres. She is well known for her unique style of Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, Belly Animation and her study format in India and abroad. She wants to always remain a life-long student of movement and dance. Her aim is to spread the joy of dance wherever she goes.

*Please note, these registrations are non - refundable. It is transferable provided you send the notice well in advance and get approval for the same.