Let’s Dance!

Global Caravan Dance draws on new and ancient dance traditions from cultures and countries around the world….. India, Middle East, North Africa, Spain, Balkan, Jazz, Hip Hop creating a contemporary fusion resonating with echoes of the past.

This dance is for you. It’s feminine, strong and intuitive. The circles we dance in create magical connections, freeing us, letting your body be in the moment! It’s exhilarating and beautiful……the music plays, hips sway , we feel the earth, reach for the moon!

As a dancer it’s important to be fit and healthy, we are looking to build strength in our bodies and grace in our soul. This dance is also about having a fabulous time, laughing out loud, lifting your spirits!

Classes are held at our beautiful rainforest Temple Studio…all welcome!

Class structure:
Beginners class focuses on learning the FOUNDATION steps and then drilling for a great energising workout! Tribal dance is a group based style, so once we know our foundation moves we can experiment with improvisation, connection and formations within our circle. Stretching and breathing exercises are incorporated to enhance our self awareness and wellbeing.

Intermediate class, takes our foundation knowledge to a place where you can FLOW with the dance. Level up, many new steps. An expansion of yourself, your technique, transitions, formations, zill skills.

Advanced/Troupe, is a class by invitation only, showing you have the FINESSE to go beyond yourself. This is where you need comprehensive technique in steps, zills, musicality, to be able to dance at an advanced level.

Our tribal style is based on the Global Caravan Dance format created by Paulette Rees Denis. Paulette started her own dance style in the early 1990’s when she moved to Portland, Oregon.
I have been studying with Paulette and teaching the GCD format since 2006.

Now an accredited Master Teacher in the GCD format I hope to bring more dancing, training and community to women around Australia and beyond!

Beginner’s Dance Course :19/01/2023

Open class, drop ins welcome!

Learn a whole new language through dance, have a great time, meet some amazing people in your community…..our dance class comprises: feminine, earthy dance steps, gorgeous slow and elegant movements, drumming, basic zil pattern, tribal history, the delights of costuming, breathing and stretching exercises…
Please wear a loose comfortable skirt or pantaloons, with a tank or sports bra, flowers, jewellery and hip scarf optional!

Please email nina@templerain.dance, contact nina on FB on the Innisfail Tribal Bellydance page or NM page
about classes and to reserve a space in our next course.

Temple Studio, 73 Victory Creek Road, Vasa Views, Innisfail. 10 mins north of town centre.

Cost: Beginners class $20 or 6 classes for $90
Regular classes: $15 or 2 classes for $20

Monday – FLOW /Intermediate class….5.30-7pm

Tuesday – FINESSE /Advanced / Troupe.…5.30-7pm

Thursday -FOUNDATIONS /Beginners or open class….5.30-7pm

Nina’s accreditation in Paulette Rees-Denis’ GCTB format:

- Teacher Training Beginner’s Level 1 and 2[2006 pre CS]
- Collective Soul Level 2
- Teacher Training Intermediate Level 2
– Collective Soul Level 3
- Teacher Training Intermediate Level 3
- Collective Soul Level 4
- Teacher Training Advanced Level 4
- Collective Soul Level 5
- Teacher Training Advanced Level 5
- Collective Soul Level 6
- Collective Soul level 7 2019 Hawaii
- Master Teacher Level 1 2013 Sebastopol
- Master Teacher Level 2 2015 San Francisco
- Master Teacher Level 3 online 2016
- Master Teacher Level 4 online 2018
- Master Teacher Level 5 Hawaii 2019
- Master Teacher Training Level 1 2018 online

Dancing at the Temple!