…nourish the soul and express the divine!
Directed and facilitated by Laura Entwined, our holistic, professional and comprehensive approach to body, movement and creative development, includes techniques from Oriental, Tribal, Fusion and Folkloric Bellydance, Pilates, Contemporary Dance, Ballet/Barre and Yoga.
We are proud to offer this unique approach and experience in the ancient art of bellydance in Melbourne and beyond.
The focus for our dance school and students is:
- health and well-being
- creativity and expression
- knowledge and learning
- safety and strength
- fitness and flexibility
- community and respect for culture
Developed by Director/Founder/Principal Teacher Laura Entwined over the past 10-18years, our format approach draws extensive studies and experience working as a professional dancer and teacher in Oriental and Fusion Bellydance over the past 20years, with over 60 teachers worldwide.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Teaching:
- Weekly classes offered 2013 – present
- Guest Master Teacher at WAMED (West Australian Middle Eastern Dance Festival) 2020/23, Synthesis Fusion Weekend Brisbane 2023/24, Newcastle Bellydance Festival 2022/23, Australian Bellydance Convention 2023
- OMEDA Board Member 2018
- Regular guest teacher interstate/around Australia, in particular former hometown Brisbane and Sunshine Coast
- Guest teacher and performer at numerous national music, lifestyle and arts festivals around Australia such as Woodford, Rainbow Serpent and more
Performance:
- Producer/Director/Choreographer of 5 sell-out full length shows in Melbourne (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2025)
- Melbourne Featured Ensemble Role – Bellydance Evolution Experience – Alice in Wonderland (2025)
- Member of Melbourne Bellydance Pro Team 2018 – present
- Member of Melbourne Bellydance Agency – 2018-present
- Member of Hoop Sparx Entertainment Agency – 2024-present
- International performances, in the USA, Bali and New Zealand
- Entwined Student Troupe Director/Choreographer – 2014-present
- Guest soloist with international bellydance stars: Rachel Brice, Mardi Love, Sharon Kihara, Ashley Lopez, Mat Jacob, Sabine and Deb Rubin
- Guest dancer with local and international musicians such as Dov1 (USA), Dunklebunt (NL), Tribone (ISR), Spoonbill, Freya, Kodiak Kid, Ish K, Templestep Project, Algorithym, Zone Tempest, Bashka, Kundalini Project (Ital), Chamberlain, Babaganoush, Sitar Ace, Cheshire and Griff.
- Performer/Presenter at Tribal Fest (California, USA), Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Rainbow Serpent, Strawberry Fields, Esoteric, Peats Ridge, Happy Daze, Orin Aya, Tanglewood, Earth Frequency, Seven Sisters, Tribal & Trance, Mind Body Spirit, Yemaya, Renaissance, Come Together, Burning Seed, Wild Horses and more!
- Guest performer at numerous Melbourne clubs/venues such as 24Moons, Rubix Warehouse, Grace Space, Noise Bar, Thornbury Theatre, La Di Da, Ruby’s/Sooki Lounge, Hi Fi Bar, Playspace, Dante’s, CERES, My Aeon, Radio Bar and BMW Edge.
- Guest dancer/resident at numerous middle eastern and mediterranean shisha bars and restaurants throughout Melbourne; such as The Aegean and Eleni’s Greek Restaurants, The Lakeview Lounge and Restaurant, Midnight King, Coco Lounge, Ancient Memories, Manju Bar, Club Rakasah, Agora and Zara Turkish Restaurants, Raouche and Zikrayat Lebanese restaurants, amongst many others.
- Guest dancer with DJ/producers/live bands: Ganga Giri (2011-present) and Indian fusion band Sikander (2018-present), and a member of The Space Cadets with DJ Mickey Space (2016-present).
- Founding member of The Aurora (2008/9) and Black Lotus (2010/11) Tribal Troupes
- Member of Underbelly Red Belly Black Troupe for 6 years (2006-2012)
Your teacher Laura Entwined is a passionate, knowledgeable, experienced and professional Bellydance Specialist. Additionally, she is a Fusion, Sword and Floorwork Specialist, proficient in numerous Bellydance Props such as finger cymbals/zils/sagat, fan veils, veil, fire fans, fire palms, Isis wings, and more.
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