Veils of Arabia was founded in late 2001, starting out as a small performance troupe with just 3
members. Since then it has evolved and grown to
include children's, beginner, beyond beginner,
intermediate and advanced classes for those who wish to belly dance for fun and fitness as well as
catering to those who wish to perform
publicly. Within these classes there are women of all ages, body s
hapes and sizes. Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable while still learning the
correct technique and posture for Belly Dance. Veils of Arabia is Gladstone's leading troupe of professional Belly Dancers. Veils of Arabia dances to a wide variety of Arabic, Turkish, Lebanese and Modern music. Props are also used for
performances and a few are canes, zills, veils,
candles, Wings of Isis and swords. Melanie, the principal
teacher has been
performing and teaching Belly Dance since 1999. She has learnt Belly Dance from some of the best Australian and Overseas performers and
instructors. In 2012, she travelled to Istanbul, Turkey to participate in the Tarazade Festival to learn from World Masters of Belly Dance. Melanie also conducts
costume workshops and sells a wide range of Belly Dance costumes, hip scarves and accessories
