Moniq has been learning belly dance since she was 11, and performing since she was 16! Originally trained in folkloric and cabaret styles, she has since moved to the "dark side" of Tribal fusion.
Moniq has had a rich and varied performance history across Australia, and is now a member of the Opalesque dance troupe.
Nerissa grew up with Greek music and belly dance, but has also studied Middle Eastern styles, mainly with Maria Masselos and Lorelle Hawkes. She's a busy solo dancer at restaurants around Brisbane, as well as performing with the Oasis Dancers.
Ainslie is a well-established performer on the Brisbane belly dance scene, having turned professional in 2002. She also teaches a weekly class at Priestdale.
In this clip, she's performing to shaabi/beledi:
For a full biography, more video clips and contact details visit her website at www.ainsliebellydancer.com
Dee's troupe Tribal Blossoms perform regularly in Brisbane and Ipswich - where she also offers Tribal belly dance classes following the Gypsy Caravan Dance Format. A powerful and colourful performance is always guaranteed!
Dee has a passion for sword and travels around Australia sharing her "Deadly Sword" approach. Her workshops are always packed, and deservedly so - I attended one last year and learned lots of relevance, even though I'm not a Tribal dancer.
Katina is a teacher based in Brisbane. Her school, Queen of the Nile Bellydance, offers classes in flamenco, Bollywood, tribal fusion, and Tahitian hula as well as belly dance, and has expanded to offer classes in Sydney (taught by Jane Jardine).
The video above shows the premier of her "BellyFunk" style!