The teachers or schools listed here are all ones that I personally recommend on the basis of having studied with them, taken a workshop or private class with the teacher, or even just admired them in performance.

Sydney Inner West AND NOW IN PARRAMATTA TOO!:

As well as teaching traditional Egyptian-style Middle Eastern Dance from beginners to intermediate level, Amera's Palace also offers Bellyrobics, if you want to focus more on improving your fitness than perfecting technique.

Sydney Inner West and Outer West:

Hathor Dance Studio is the sister school of Dr Mo Geddawi's Hathor Dance Troupe in Berlin, and teaches fusion with other forms of dance as well as classical Bellydance at levels from Beginners to Advanced.

Sydney Eastern Suburbs:

Dreaming of Jeannie Bellydance Academy. Dreaming of Jeannie Academy focusses on teaching Bellydance for fun and fitness. Website contains articles with advice for students, teachers and performers, and articles by students.

University of New South Wales:

the UNSW Sports Association runs recreation courses for students and staff of the University. The Beginners' Bellydance course is conducted by teachers from the Dreaming of Jeannie Academy. New times available starting in Session 1, 2006.

Adelaide:

Belly Dance Academy of Nayima Hassan or Belly Dance Arabesque with Shamira.

Melbourne:

Hip to Hip Studio run by Melissa Cristina, or Exquisite Bellydance with Louise.

Perth:

Belyssa. No web page; contact her on (08) 9458 4326 or email belyssa "at" hotmail.com.

Other areas:

contact Amera's Palace for their nation-wide Teacher Directory.