About Keti - Bellydance Performer & Teacher

"Hello, I'm Keti. I began bellydancing at 17 & was performing professionally in Cairo by my early 20's. Studying Islamic Art History for my University degree enriched my love of dance culture. My teaching & performance spans many countries, with seasonal 5 Star performance contracts in Egypt, Malaysia & Singapore.

I teach Bellydance with a somatic, musical approach & enjoy supporting our A-Z dance community worldwide. We've been dancing, creating & sharing our art through the A-Z methodology for over 20 years. A-Z is taught in 40 countries.

I spent years documenting live Egyptian music, integrating this into the courses, as it dramatically improves the dancer's musicality & technique. A-Z Bellydance distills 30 years of research, artistic work with Egyptian artists & hosting cultural events in Egypt. My wonderful mentors, Farida Fahmy & the late Egyptian choreographer Mahmoud Reda have influenced me greatly. Their friendship & support has given my artistic vision deep roots.

In 2022 I am excited to open the Blue Lotus Room - a new spacious studio in Perth, with Sam Abraham."

Watch Keti's Performances

Culture & Wellbeing; The Heart of my Artistic Vision

"My life-long interest in bellydance for wellbeing led me to study Somatics (mindful/internally focused movement) with Dr Martha Eddy in the USA. Somatics & body-mind connection has been my passion since my early 20's, when I started out as a fitness & wellbeing instructor. It connects dancers to their movement, enhancing both choreography & improvisation. Deeply healing, it promotes a sense of body awareness, relaxed presence & total wellbeing. I find it grounding, which makes us more resilient in our day-to-day lives.

After spending most of my adult life in Egypt & abroad, I recently returned to Australia. Co-creating with talented & visionary musician & percussionist, Sam Nascimento allows me to continue this work in Australia. Together we are refreshing A-Z Courses & producing the Lotus Series & the NEW Nawari which is a Tribal Style inspired by Egyptian Desert dances. This work is very fulfilling & I honour all my creative guides & students. We are excited to open our new studio, The Blue Lotus Room is Feb 2022."  

Other web spaces:

Blue Lotus Room www.bluelotusroom.com

Rhythmic Essence www.rhythmicessence.com

Keti's Online Courses a-zbellydance.teachable.com

Farida Fahmy www.faridafahmy.com

Life & Work in Egypt

"In Egypt, I lived between Cairo & the Red Sea for many years. I hosted cultural tours & documented the work of talented artists including Farida Fahmy, Mahmoud Reda & Dr. Shahira Mehrez. My journey has led me to explore deeper levels within Egyptian dancing & how the energetic nuances shape various Egyptian cultural stylings. My work is about curiosity, & also ventures into wellbeing, musical connectivity & Somatics in Arabic dance. I continue this work in Australia at my new studio. I look forward to bringing my artistic friends back to Egypt again in Sep 2022 with the Musical Heart of Egypt."

'The Art of Bellydance' Book

"My research culminated in a book published by Allen & Unwin in 2004. This book won awards at the Canadian International Book Fair & the first print run sold sold out completely worldwide, within a year. The publisher went on to print a second edition & many libraries around the world now have this book as a resource. There are limited hard copies available."

"You can see my digital productions, such as CDs and films, at my Products page."

"My study courses and videos are housed on Teachable."

Order Bellydance Book  $25 USD (free postage)
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