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PRISM

MELBOURNE - NOV 7 & 8

The intention of Prism Fusion Bellydance festival is to celebrate and support the diversity and beautiful uniqueness of Fusion Bellydance in Melbourne.

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Immerse yourself in a full weekend of inspiring workshops with amazing Melbourne teachers plus a special interstate guest facilitator. 

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Then join us for the PRISM Show celebrating the creativity, artistry and magic of our Fusion BD community on Nov 7, Irene Mitchell Theatre 7:30pm

MEET YOUR FACILITATORS

BRIOHNY MAY

Briohny May is a Melbourne-based fusion belly dancer known for her colourful and eclectic folk-inspired performances.

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Bringing decades of experience in cabaret, fusion, West African dance and circus together with her love of world music, electronica, punk and hip-hop, Briohny’s personal style is heavily influenced by teachers Trisnasari, Jill Parker, Rachel Brice and Carolena Nericchio.

 

A certified Fat Chance Belly Dance® Sister Studio, she teaches both Fusion and FCBD® (group improvised style) in Melbourne’s North, and performs with her troupe ‘The Vivid Sisters’ regularly alongside the Footscray Gypsy Orchestra, The Black Sea Ensemble, and the Lira Show

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WORKSHOP "BROKEN CLOCK FOLK FUSION"

Broken Clock is Briohny May’s folk fusion format borne from years of folk fusion style choreographies and performances with live orchestras. Heavily influenced by East European folk dance and Jill Parker’s earthy and fluid movement, Broken Clock blends perfectly with Fat Chance BellyDance® and DaturaStyle™.

These steps and combos bridge the gaps between fast and slow music, suit unusual time signatures, and can be used for improvisation or choreography. In this workshop you will drill a selection of Broken Clock steps and combinations, and see them in action through improv and a short choreographic sequence to both 4/4 and unusual timing!

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SATURDAY NOV 7, 9AM - 11AM

STYLE: Broken Clock Folk Fusion

LEVEL:  Continuing beginners and up

THAIS CARVALHO

(QLD)

WORKSHOP "CHOREOGRAPHY LAB"

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​Kadioglu Zeybegi - Groove & Isolation Lab is a choreography workshop for the old-school lovers, the groovers, and the isolation nerds. Autoral Choreography created by Thais Carvalho with one of the Turkish classic songs from the legendary Okay Temiz “Kagioglu Zeybegi”.

 

Instead of just “here’s the combo, let’s film”, dancers move through a creative process: groove drills, layered isolations, tension and release, plus a co-created section where the group helps build part of the choreography.

 

Using some elements of Thais’ Six Pillars of Creation method, this class feels more like a living lab than a copy-and-paste choreo session. Dancers leave with a full piece and new tools to create their own.

 

This session is built for: ● old-school fusion and tribal lovers ● people who enjoy juicy grooves and musicality ● dancers obsessed with isolations, layering and texture

 

We break away from standard follow-me structure: ● a phase to explore shapes, accents and pathways from the track ● a phase to lock in the architecture of the choreography ● a phase to add intention, tension and clarity ● and a co-creation moment, where the group helps build a section of the piece together

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SATURDAY NOV 7, 12:00PM- 2:00PM

STYLE: Old School - Tribal Fusion Style

LEVEL:  Open

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Driven by a thirst for exploration and artistic growth, Thaís Carvalho began her dance journey at the age of three, taking classical ballet and theater classes. Since then, she has built a career spanning over 15 years as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, director, and DJ.

Her work moves fluidly between belly dance fusion, Brazilian fusion, and styles such as flamenco, African dances, urban, and contemporary dance. This diversity enriches her movement vocabulary and shapes her unique style—marked by the strength of Brazilian ancestry and the continuous exploration of cultural fusion.


She is currently the creator of WAVEFORMOVETM, a movement methodology inspired by principles of music production and sound design, and the founder of NUMA FEST

DEANNA MERAKI

Deanna Meraki shares her love for belly dance with heart, soul and creativity. As a teacher and performer, she strives to capture and embody the essence of dance with authentic interpretation, sincere connection and sheer delight.

 

Her love for music, culture and travel has her continually exploring and studying a range of dances styles, fusing movements and tunes from around the globe into her dancing - from Tahitian to Traditional West African to Bollywood!

WORKSHOP "AFRO ORIENTAL DRUM SOLO"

 

Experience the fusion of Belly Dance with Traditional West African Dance in this lively drum solo workshop. Accompanied by a live drummer, we will explore foundational movements in both styles, leading us into a drum solo sequence.

This hybrid style emphasises fun, freedom, feeling the music and adding your own personal flavour to the moves!

 

SATURDAY NOV 7, 2:30PM - 4:00PMPM

STYLE: Afro Oriental Fusion

LEVEL:  Open

JESS RD

A dancer in love with delicious, weird movement, deliberation in quality, and artistry in presentation, Melbourne-based Jess has dedicated over 12 years to studying Rachel Brice’s Datura Style Fusion Belly Dance.

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 She is one of only a handful of certified Datura Style Teachers and Practitioners in Australia and trains annually with Rachel Brice at Datura-Con in Portland, Oregon, ensuring her teaching remains authentic and up to date. 

 

Jess teaches specialised workshops and private sessions, helping dancers refine the subtle details that bring Datura Style to life with depth, intention, and precision.

WORKSHOP "GORGEOUS GOO"

Exploring the qualities of movement in Datura Style’s Gooey Steps Vocabulary.

 

This class will juice you like a lemon, and fill you up at the same time! Come and squeeze every last delicious drop out of each and every movement as we explore some of the lush, juicy, Gooey Steps and Movements of the Datura Style group improvisational vocabulary, working in slow-motion.

 

We’ll learn some fundamental movements, play around with duration, explore the role of isolation in slow movement, carefully flirt with the edges of our range of motion, and look at how to achieve and make the most of the mesmerizing contrast between bound and free qualities of movements that often feature in Datura Style.

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You’ll learn some combos and their cues, but the main focus is on *how* to achieve the richness in quality of movement, rather than on acquiring a long list of new moves. We’ll bliss out at the end with a lovely lead and follow flow drill of everything we’ve covered. Bring water, a sweat towel, a notebook & pen, and an open mind.   

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SUNDAY NOV 8, 10:00am - 12:00pm 

STYLE: Datura Style

LEVEL:  Intermediate

SARAH MOULTON

Sarah is a devoted lifelong dancer whose journey began with intensive training in Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance before discovering her love in Fusion Bellydance which has become the platform for her soul and artistic expression. 

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She has shared her work through performances and workshops across India, Bali, New Caledonia, and numerous Bellydance and Music Festivals throughout Australia & Europe.

 

She is certified in Zoe Jakes Dance Craft Format and has also trained extensively with Colleena Shakti and Olga Meos. 

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Sarah is the director of Alyasati Fusion Bellydance School in Brunswick, and is dedicated to guiding her students in exploring the depth, beauty, and transformative power of this dance art form.

WORKSHOP "LAKOSHA"

Musicality & Choreography Workshop

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Journey into the evocative soundscape of Lakosha by Hekazu as you learn a fusion bellydance choreography. Together we'll delve into the intricate layers of the music, discovering how to embody every nuance through dynamic movement and intentional expression.

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This session will explore how to translate the track's melodic, emotive vocals into fluid, expansive movement while contrasting them with the crisp precision of its syncopated rhythms and striking musical accents. Experience musicality through Sarah's unique lens, discovering how the body becomes an instrument in its own right—giving physical form and voice to every layer of the music.

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SUNDAY NOV 8, 1:00pm - 3:00pm 

STYLE: Fusion Bellydance

LEVEL:  Open 

RAKELLA

Rakella, a seasoned dancer with over two decades of experience, Rakella's passion for dance extends beyond simply performing.

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She believes in the transformative power of dance and its ability to bring people into the present moment.

 

Through her classes and workshops, she encourages individuals to connect with their bodies, embrace their unique movements, and celebrate the joy of dance.

WORKSHOP "SWAGGER"

Stage Presence Workshop.

 

Find your swagger. Own the room. Move with attitude.

 

This workshop is all about stage presence, confidence, attitude and flow, set to music with that unmistakable hip-hop vibe. We’ll play with groove, musicality, texture and dynamic movement — learning how to hit the beat, ride the rhythm and bring your own personality to the combos.

 

It’s not just about learning the moves — it’s about how you perform them. From the way you walk into a space, to your facial expressions, musicality and those little moments of attitude that make a performance memorable.

 

Come ready to move, play, experiment and unleash your unique flavour. Because swagger isn’t something you learn — it’s something you own.

SUNDAY NOV 8, 3:30PM - 5:00PM

STYLE: HIP HOP FUSION

LEVEL:  Open

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