About Shaheena
Shaheena (Angela Irwin B Sc. Dip ED), based in Perth and the director Bellydance Central, is one of Australia’s most outstanding Middle Eastern dance researchers and instructors.
Performer, teacher, choreographer, author, event manager, Turkey tour leader and WAMED Festival organizer, Shaheena has over 25 years experience and study of the cultures and dances of the near, far and middle east. Shaheena has become a sought after teacher of teachers, instructing and performing internationally and throughout Australia.
An energetic and joyful performer, Shaheena started her dance journey over two decades ago, under the tutelage of the woman who pioneered bellydance in Western Australia; Egyptian dance artist Yasmine.
Passionate about the importance of learning about this dance and its cultures of origin from the source, Shaheena has worked with a variety of international dance masters through workshops, classes and intensive courses, as well as regular travel and research studies in Egypt and Turkey and Morocco.
Shaheena is dedicated to maintaining high standards of safe dance practice. Utilizing knowledge and techniques gained from over 10 years attendance at Winter Warm-Up sessions with Michael Daglish, one of Australia's foremost Sports Physiotherapists and educators.
Incorporating her extensive experience and training into the creation of the multi-faceted Bellydance Central, a central place to find bellydance tuition, entertainment and events. Shaheena has structured the Mystique Academy, the teaching arm of Bellydance Central, to provide top quality tuition with unique and innovative dance programs.
"As the director of the Mystique Dance Academy my focus is to continue as a student of the dance art. Through research and workshops, I will continue to promote and seek excellence in both teaching and performance"
Workshops and Seminars by Shaheena
See below for more information on the exciting workshops and seminars offered by Shaheena.
Workshops and Semiar Topics
Below are just a few of the specialist topics available:
- Turkish Roman
- Turkish Oriental and Karshlimar
- Moroccan Shikatt
- Tunisian
- Egyptian Folkloric
- Egyptian Raqs Sharqi
- Shamadan, Sword, Zills and Cane
Topic your interested in isn't listed? Shaheena can design a workshop or seminar to suit your requirements. For further enquiries simply contact us via phone or email.
Book a performance by Shaheena
Visit our performance page for types of performance packages available and details on how to hire a dancer for you next event.