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Welcome to HipNotize.co.za

 

HipNotize Bellydance Academy was established in 2006 by Mandy & Simone .  Formerly known in the local bellydance community as the Glitzies; a name aptly given to us because of our love for sparkly costumes, sequence and glitter. Learn more about us here

Our dance style ranges from Turkish and Egyptian to Fusion belly dance including Bollywood, Latin, Spanish, Flamenco, Tango, Hula, Contemporary and Jazz.  We offer exciting performances, classes, shows and workshops.

Hip News

Doesn’t time go by in a shimmy? We cannot believe that we already approaching November but we are excited as that means we’re so much closer to showing all our friends, family and loyal supporters what we have been working on this year. Our annual student concert, Egyptian Nights, is a couple of weeks away now. Make sure you don’t miss out and contact us on 0722 343 596 or info@hipnotize.co.za to book your seat. Tickets cost only R40 (pre-sale). Tickets at the door will cost you R50, so use the pre-sale opportunity to save R10!

The International Belly Dance Festival is taking place on 30 and 31 October at the V & A Waterfront. HipNotize will be performing on Saturday 30 at about 10h30. Please come and support us and all the other beautiful bellydancers of South Africa and abroad. There are also exciting workshops available. Email iorientaldancefestival@webafrica.org.za for more information.

Soma Fusion Bellydance Company is having their annual student concert on 4 December. Contact info@soma.co.za to book your seat or check out www.soma.co.za

For any other updates, class information or performances, please do not hesitate to email or call us.

Shimmy hugs, Mandy & Simone

About Bellydancing

Bellydancing is one of the world’s oldest forms of dance. Through it, you learn to appreciate and admire the beauty of your own body. For health and wellbeing, there is nothing to compare with circling your hips, flexing your tummy muscles and shimmying your way to fitness. What’s more is that it is great fun! Many belly dance styles emphasize muscular "isolations", teaching the ability to move various muscles independently. It is suitable for all ages and body types and relaxes the mind and the body. This enchanting art allows you to celebrate your femininity and – ever so subtly – remind you that you are a Goddess!

Performances

Performances with candles, swords, candelabras, canes and more. Henna artists, fire dancers and live musicians. Contact us