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Las Hermanas are Sandy, Kathy and Lara, a fusion Belly dance trio from The Blue Mountains, Australia.
They regularly perform and teach locally and internationally at community events, festivals, private and corporate functions.
Each dancing professionally since 2001, the dynamic three, in 2008 created Las Hermanas with innovative spectacular fusion belly dance.
Las Hermanas are renowned for their experimental theatrical contemporary fusion, diverse fast and funky choreographies, intricate and creative drum solos and tribal style belly dance.
Experienced dancers and teachers, they consistently update their technique by training with other respected belly dance teachers as well as regularly attending classes in other dance genres.
Spice up your wedding, party or corporate function!!!
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Las Hermanas troupe member Sandy teaches beginner, intermediate and advanced level tribal belly dance and is director of performing troupe 'Aziff' and newer sister troupe 'Sawat'. Sandy has a wealth of experience as a tribal teacher and performer, dancing tribal as a founding member of Ghawazi Caravan and teaching tribal style since 2003. Over the years, inspired by many dance styles and teachers from USA and in Australia, Sandy has developed her own tribal style, which is very popular among dancers.
A previously qualified fitness instructor Sandy has practiced yoga on and off since she was 17.
Apart from the fitness it generates, Tribal style nurtures the dancer, allowing expression through dance. Within the boundaries of the dance moves, improvisational choreography can bring out such creativity and cleverness, it's great for the brain too! I love the friendships that have developed.
As we are each unique and individual, we find a common ground in this earthy style of dance. Dancing with Las Hermanas has enabled us each to express our creativity freely and I love how we're moving with our unique, quirky contemporary style. So far, ATS, fusion and my own tribal style has taken me to many of places. Tribal and fusion fever is happening right now! There will definitely be more classes, bigger student troupes and wonderful performance opportunities for us all.
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I started Belly Dancing in 1995 and have done many different styles of oriental dance. I was drawn to this after seeing a beautiful group of ladies dancing and really enjoying themselves in the way they connected with one another. A founding member of Ghawazi Caravan, I started American Tribal Style in 2001, performing for 8 years, creating some of the most dynamic and creative choreographies Ghawazi used during this time here and overseas, really helping to boost their popularity and lift their profile.
I have taken classes/workshops both here and overseas with Carolena Nericcio of FCBD and many other teachers such as Jill Parker, Rachel Brice, Paulette Rees-Denis etc, as well as a few classes/workshops in Sydney with local teachers. I have also taken classes in Salsa, Contemporary and hip hop etc which I loved. What I love about Tribal is the strength, posture and presence it portrays to an audience. I love the improvisation, language and connection between the dancers. There is a real neatness to the movement particularly the arm lines that can be hard to achieve in oriental styles. I also love the Oriental styles, the freedom of movement and fluidity that you can gain within your body, also the shimmies, locks and isolations that look fantastic.
In 2008 Lara, Sandy and I moved on and formed Las Hermanas and so far have had so much fun creating some very different and interesting choreographic work. We are becoming quite popular and well known for our dynamic, intricate and very creative dances. I love Tribal Fusion as it allows me to incorporate different styles of dance, play with movement and use my creativity. There is so much more to learn and experience and I am still having so much fun.
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I started belly dancing over 15 years ago, initially attending weekly classes with local teachers and attending regular workshops with many reputable teachers within Australia and overseas. Training with a variety of teachers allowed me to grasp a variety of styles and techniques, giving me the confidence and enthusiasm to perform at various festivals and community events. In 2000 I was drawn to a style that was relatively new to Australia at the time, this style is now widely recognised as ATS (American Tribal Style) or commonly referred to as tribal style. I was a founding member, performer and choreographer for 8 years of one of Australia’s premiere tribal groups Ghawazi Caravan, with my choreographies being showcased at Australia’s most recognised belly dance festivals, as well as the 1st annual belly dance competition (Sydney) and international festivals: Tribal Festival (USA) and Medanz Festival (New Zealand).
In 2008 I started teaching weekly classes and towards the end of the year sandy, Kathy and I formed Las Hermanas. Since being a member of Las Hermanas I have had many teaching and performance opportunities having taught and performed at many festivals, community events, private and corporate functions. I have been invited with my sister Kath to teach and perform at recognised festivals within Australia as well as internationally. Kath and I have taught alongside other talented and recognised teachers within Australia and overseas, with a couple of our workshops sold out and many receiving very positive reviews. A part from being belly dance trained I have over the years attended classes and workshops in a variety of other dance genres and continue to be a student and update my skills regularly. As a teacher and performer I believe it’s important to continue learning and improving on your technique as well as challenge and push yourself out of your comfort zone and grow as a dancer. I love teaching and performing and enjoy passing on all my knowledge to my students.
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