Dancing Isis Dance !
School of Raqs Sharqi

Raqs Sharqi is the traditional female dance of Egypt, known world wide for its distinctive beauty and power. From the earliest times, dance performance was an important aspect of celebratory occasions and the dance was learnt in the traditional manner, passed down from mother to daughter. However, since the 19th century, the dance form has been more widely honoured and is now widespread over Europe, through USA and across Australia. The School of Raqs Sharqi, Melbourne, Australia, continues this deeply female art form and celebrates the compelling earthiness and soaring beauty of Raqs Sharqi.

The School of Raqs Sharqi incorporates the fundamental principles of the disciplines of breath work, Alexander Technique, Body Mind Centering, Yoga and Anatomy. Principal teacher : Maria Sangiorgi

Dancing Isis Temple of Healing & Dance presents a series of workshops with Maria Sangiorgi

Maria and Claudia return with their popular Mothers' Day Workshop
Sunday 11th May :11 am - 12.30pm
Book at Underbelly for Mothers' Day Workshop

Classes to suit everyone. If you are a complete beginner or a professional, Dancing Isis has the class to suit you. Come and tone your muscles in low impact dance rhythms and effectively give yourself a mild workout. Gain self confidence, better posture, and an appreciation of the celebratory dance passed down over thousands of years.

We have classes for dancers of all genres to develop personal style, workshops in Egyptian Sha’ab and Baladi, and we have advanced classes covering sophisticated choreography, interpretation and improvisation.

Learn the ancient female dance in relaxed classes to suit your own level

Lotus Heart
Maria works with the the physical and etheric body in Lotus Heart therapeutic massage

Childrens Parties : For your children's parties, Maria the Magical Belly Dancer from far away, dances in with a magical basket of goodies on her head and thrills the children with a magical and mysterious dance.

Yalla! Middle Eastern Music and Dance group, formed by Phil Carroll, Andrew Khulmann and Maria Sangiorgi in 1997, brings the traditional music and dance of the Middle East to life in their own East meets West flavour.

Additional band members are Phil Gunter and Ernie Gruner. Maria is also the co-founder of Melbourne's original Middle Eastern Music and Dance Club