Ameras Palace Belly Dance Boutique in Marrickville, New South Wales | Costume shop

Ameras Palace Belly Dance Boutique

Locality: Marrickville, New South Wales

Phone: +61 411 387 188

Address: Level 2, 314 Marrickville Road, Marrickville 2193 Marrickville, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.ameraspalace.com.au

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25.01.2022 We have created dozens of wrap-top/skirt/hip scarf costume combinations for a lovely, bohemian Bellydance look. Check out our deals on these combos https://ameraspalace.com.au//bellydancec/3-piece-costumes/ #bellydancecostumes #egyptiancostumes #bohostyle #ameraspalace

24.01.2022 UPDATE! Thank you to everyone who has donated, sent support and love to this project, WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL Everyone has been so kind and positive from... all corners of the globe about this special project and the revival of this beautiful handicraft. Through this post we have introduced many to the Assuit, who had never heard of it. I have LOTS of names to go in the draw and I will keep you all posted on the draw date coming really soon!! Once again thank you from everyone of the women involved and myself If anyone is visiting Cairo and would like to visit and meet the ladies, do let me know! I will keep everyone updated on our progress through my page dedicated to this Absolute Assuit! Love Lei Traysi Assuit Fundraiser! Win a beautiful shawl!!! Hello family, friends and Assuit lovers! Two months ago I started a co operative near my home in Cairo, with local underprivileged women making the handicraft unique to Egypt Tulle bi Tally or Assuit, an embroidery using metal thread. This gorgeous handicraft was a near extinct art form by the 1990s but thanks to a UNICEF/UNESCO funding initiative to save the craft around the city Asyut where it once flourished, 100s of women were taught how to make and sell the product in Tally houses, to support themselves and their families to give new life to this beautiful, unique forgotten cloth. After the Unicef initiative finished a lot of the women stopped working, as the monthly wage paid to them through funding came to an end. Today there are only a handful of workshops and Tally houses left of women who genuinely love making the handicraft and continue to keep producing and selling it. I went on a mission, to travel to Asyut in search of these Tally houses and was so fortunate to meet the women, hear their stories and even more fortunate that I was offered an internship to learn to make the once forgotten Assuit craft. After my internship got underway, I paid for two family members who showed interest, to learn with me. Since then, Ive started the cooperative and it has taken off, I now have 14 ladies from a variety of backgrounds, learning how to embroider using the metal thread which is extremely exciting and rewarding for me. This opportunity has given the women great purpose in their day and a huge sense of achievement and independence financially. Yay!!! I am currently supplying all materials to complete the shawls. I pay each an agreed fair trade price on their finished product depending how much work is in each shawl. I am now hoping to set them up on how to sell their product locally in the tourist market here in Cairo, whilst I can also market the product to a western audience who love these shawls, which they could not do themselves. Boja and I are currently providing our unused apartment in the family home as the workshop for the ladies to use rent free. I am unable to fully fund the next step for the women to become self sufficient and I am hoping to raise funds on behalf of 7500 Egyptian pound, which is NZ$750 to buy 4 items they need: -An overlocker sewing machine 3000 to 4000 (would be second hand) -A wooden embroidery loom for large 1 and 2 meter shawls 2000 -Two wooden tables and a portable light for the group to work 1500 As a thank you for every $10 donation, you will get a ticket into a draw to win a beautiful Assuit Wrap/shawl handmade by these fabulous women, the more you donate the more chances to win! Once the target is reached we will do the draw live from the New Tally House. Any small amount would be hugely appreciated and would go a long way to helping these women to sustain a future for themselves. If you would like to Donate you can via Cash- Carol Hall internet banking- kiwibank 38 9005 0606029 00 T l Ewayan Or PayPal @ [email protected]

24.01.2022 Look at this gorgeous poster! Its a good indication of what a stylish event this will be. Workshops with Deb Rubin and a soirée. Exciting times!!

24.01.2022 Join us this Sunday, on Zoom, for a special Palace fundraising event, catering to both Fusion and Oriental dancers. Book now for this 3 hour workshop, with Devi and Ali, only $60 on Zoom or $45 ‘Covid concession’ on Zoom. Buy tix here! https://ameraspalace.com.au/product-category/devi-workshop/ #bellydanceworkshop #zoombellydanceclass #tribalfusiondance

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22.01.2022 Looking forward to this special event, tonight. Come join us, there are still spots available:) https://www.facebook.com/events/672896903549951/?ti=icl

22.01.2022 My heart bursts with gratitude for the most talented Devi Mamak, who taught a juicy 3 hour workshop today, in support of the Palace, offering her time and creativity to fundraise for the space. We love you!!!! Thank you soooo much. And thanks to the attendees who danced their heart out in true ‘funky’ fusion style.

22.01.2022 Whos joining me tomorrow at this fun Arabic singing workshop at the Palace? Open for all to enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/events/493926261215835/?ti=icl

21.01.2022 I cant wait for this concert on Sunday night! Make sure you grab your tix for this Gala Bellydance Event!! https://www.facebook.com/events/616741259096497/?ti=icl

19.01.2022 A tribute to our birthday angel Xaeda!! As many of you know, the studio suffered flood damage 4 weeks ago, and was resembling more a Palace of Faded Grandeur, than of Palatial Opulence. Just before that storm, an angel, called Xaeda, spontaneously (and intuitively) gifted her beautiful artworks to the Palace, sent in a package left in our building foyer. We love you Xaeda Raqasa, you have sparkled and goldened our studio. Happy Birthday dear Friend!!

19.01.2022 If you are interested in learning belly dancing online our teacher Fernanda is offering a course for newbies Message us for more info. It is a pre recorded set of 12 lessons and after the purchase of the course Fernanda will be available to you for six weeks to offer her insight and guidance through your learning process.

18.01.2022 I can't wait till tomorrow's workshop with the wonderfully talented Devi Mamak!! We have sold out of spaces at the studio, but it's not too late to join us on Zoom. xxx https://ameraspalace.com.au/product-category/devi-workshop/

18.01.2022 Another amazing international online event. Presented by Jillina and sponsored in Australia by Hathor Dance Studio. This is not to be missed! https://www.facebook.com/events/265389811337757/?ti=icl

18.01.2022 Palace students, you will love this workshop on Sunday, with proceeds donated to support our studio. Please sign up, have a great experience with Jillina, international Bellydance expert, and support Australian Bellydance. Thanks to Jrisi Jusakos and Hathor

16.01.2022 Please join us tonight for the Gala Concert of Lockdown Cabaret, log in, enjoy, say hi!! https://www.facebook.com/events/347618793226866/?ti=icl

16.01.2022 A huge thank you to Farrah for organizing this workshop yesterday and donating the funds to the Palace Studio. We are feeling very held and loved by the Bellydance community, thanks Farrah: The Egyptian Dance Artists, you rock xx

16.01.2022 Boxes from Cairo! Weve received some treasures from Egypt, in 2 Aramex boxes, & it felt like finding a message in a bottle, washed up on the sand.... A message from a far away land Ive had the privilege of visiting twice a year (last year with Amera!), to source stock for the Palace. I had a little happy cry as I opened the boxes and smelt the familiar scent of Mahmouds emporium. Behab Misr, I love you Egypt, and I look forward to visiting your shores again... when we can, Ali xx.

15.01.2022 One week to go before Lockdown Cabaret online festival!!! Join me for my Arabic rhythms and Zill workshop on Saturday morning. Book here and check out all the other cool events: https://www.facebook.com/events/655105805132677/?ti=icl

14.01.2022 At home.... sipping on tea or shisha? Let's make this experience so much more glamorous with our kimono style kaftans!! Embellished with beautiful Bedouin embroidery, in super soft and comfy chiffon. Great for lounging around, and then partying on post lockdown, or as an abaya over your costume. Check out our range of galabeyas and abayas xx https://ameraspalace.com.au/product-catego/gowns-galabeyas/

14.01.2022 Check out this amazing program and book your tix for Lockdown Cabaret’s spectacular upcoming event! The excitement builds.... https://www.facebook.com/events/655105805132677/?ti=icl

14.01.2022 This event is now a four hour workshop on Sunday afternoon, 12th January. A Dance AND Drum Rhythm immersion with 2 Palace teachers- Fernanda Reschke and Ali Higson!!!

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/events/2562762607270589/?ti=icl

13.01.2022 Hey dearest students and customers, it is so so strange not to be with you right now. The Palace Studio is always so abuzz with creative excitement.... And will be again! But for now, our grand old Palace gates are closed. Please enjoy shopping online and we will ship to you ASAP. Please enjoy all the juicy online classes being offered by our teachers- Fernanda, Cynthia, Pip, Liz and me (Ali). Weve been working hard to create some great live online content, so please come dance and drum with us. The Palace remains your Palace away from Home and we are super keen to roll out the red carpet for you all soon. Much Love, The Palace Team

12.01.2022 Theres still time to book for this amazing, once in a lifetime international workshop event at the Palace... So exciting! Only 6 sleeps away!!! https://facebook.com/events/s/4-workshops-with-diva-darina-m/781198609280174/?ti=ia

11.01.2022 Join Josie this Saturday 11th January at her only workshop in Australia this trip! From Josie: I never thought I would be sharing and teaching here in my home country during such a time of tragedy. My heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by the fires. One of my brothers lost his holiday home in the blue Mountains the week before Christmas, and the other was evacuated to a shopping center with 3 week old twins in Melbourne on one of their 30 degree days. Since... then South East NSW and North East VIC has been burning and I can hardly believe it. A friend in Terrigal is putting up an evacuee, another friends husband is fighting in the RFS and came home so tired yesterday that even after 10 hrs sleep he can't get up. My Stepmom cant go home to Canberra as she is asthmatic and the air quality is too dangerous for her. Friends from the US have been writing to me in disbelief at the images and the 1/2 million animal lost statistic. It is an unprecedented time. I have been in shock for weeks and although the tears are there, I can't cry when I watch the news. Perhaps you feel the same. I'm sure you are living your own stories of this time too. I planned an event last year for 1.11 in Sydney while I am here, and we are still going ahead. Any evacuees are welcome to come as our guest. We will be dedicating our dance to Nature and to the grief of various kinds we are all feeling. Even in these times, working out feelings through moving our bodies is so important. Being together in a circle of women is so deeply healing too. Bring all of it with you. The sadness, the rage, the shock, the wildness bubbling up in response to looking at fire. If you know anyone in Sydney or surrounds who may want to join me for the 1:11 Dance workshop please share the event details below. Experience the healing of a sisterhood Circle in times of trouble. Evacuees are welcome for no charge as our guests. Evacuees please email me at [email protected]. https://www.facebook.com/events/2785570411465702/ 10906234_10153013602833958_4187841674426702806_n.jpg

10.01.2022 Looking forward to teaching Arabic percussion on Wednesday 15th Jan for Inspires Summer Series. Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/459562884759491/?ti=icl

09.01.2022 Super hyped about this live Arabic music and dance show at the Palace this Sunday! https://www.facebook.com/events/483556828945461/?ti=icl

08.01.2022 Only a few places left!

08.01.2022 Thanks in abundance to Farrah for organizing this Palace fundraiser. My heart zills with gratitude. ....Im very hyped to play, and dance, with you. Lots of fun zilliness to share, Ali xx https://www.facebook.com/events/2645856982295596/?ti=icl

07.01.2022 When you have a Bellydance shop you can decorate your face masks, spontaneously, for class!!

07.01.2022 Dear Palace Students, A short message regarding COVID-19... We know you are taking your own due diligence with regards to COVID- 19. At the Palace we are continuing our belly dancing classes. Our beautiful studio is big, windows will be open (therefore there will be plenty of air circulating) and we are increasing our hygiene standards. There is no physical contact required in belly dance, and there is plenty of potential personal space at the Palace Studio.... If youve had any risk of exposure to COVID-19, or are showing symptoms of illness, please stay at home and contact your teacher for online access to filmed live classes. For those attending studio classes, although you will be seeing friends there, please minimise physical contact. Think of it as an opportunity to use your sexy eyes, snake arms, snake eyes (snake everything really) and shimmies. Please don't forget about the importance of moving your body and exercising with pleasure. This plays a big role in our overall health and wellbeing. Enjoy the rest of Term One, either at the studio or online. We are planning an exciting Term 2, and an exciting future at the Palace. With love and best health, The Palace Team

06.01.2022 Dear Friends, the founder of Ameras Palace, Amera herself, has a bespoke, bohemian fashion collection, Cavewoman. Check out Ameras new website and support Australian business! www.cavewomanaustralia.com.au

06.01.2022 For those that missed it: I'm running a 3 day free darbuka challenge next week "The Arabic and Turkish Drum Groove Machine.' (Can't go wrong with a name like th...at!) There's been a change of venue folks and it will now be on the Fingers of Fury Facebook page. See link in comments. Time for #3 of our drum challenges drummers! This one will be shorter in days but longer in duration: One hour per day for three days. Hoot hoot! And it's FREE!! Join me each day for one hours exploration into rhythms with serious groove. Together we shall meet this funk with something funkier! There will be warmup drills, thrills and spills. Don't miss it and be sure to tell your friends all about it.

05.01.2022 There's still spots left at this awesome Arabic Dance and Drum immersion, with Ali and Fernanda, tomorrow afternoon, 1-5pm at the Palace. Two teachers, 4 hours! Treat yourself and come join us xx https://www.facebook.com/events/2626234234137542/

05.01.2022 #blackouttuesday

05.01.2022 Our teacher Fernanda improvising to this delicious Egyptian song Bent el Geran just ten minutes before class, because she couldn’t wait to just dance.

04.01.2022 Heya lovely people. As our Term 2 approaches its end, we organised some workshops for those who are interested. Check it out: Sassy Saidi Tuesday 14th of July 6:30-8pm Cute and lush combinations and techniques/steps for Saidi rhythm. This workshop reviews important aspects such as posture, technique for holding and swinging the stick, footwork, balancing and posing, as well as audience participation when performing to a saidi/dabke song.... Please bring a cane (or let Fernanda know in advance if you need to borrow one). Fee: $25 Palace students or via Zoom, $40 non students Veil for Beginners Wednesday 15th of July 7-8:30pm Dancing with a veil is both elegant and fun. Learn simple, yet gorgeous veil moves to compliment your belly dancing. Spend some special time with Fernanda, as she shares with you a few of her tricks, in a warm and joyous holiday class at the Palace. Please bring a veil (or let Fernanda know in advance if you need to borrow one). Fees: $25 Palace students or via Zoom, $40 non students Flow State Sunday: 12th of July 6-7:30 pm The real reason we dance is to get into flow state; where dance becomes a channel. More so that we dance for art, we dance for awakening and healing. Join Fernanda for an evening of dope tracks and a dance class like you have never seen before. Fee: $30 (only face to face, no Zoom) Bookings essential - limited spots. Info 0410 028128

03.01.2022 Hope to see you at this Farrah workshop, Sunday, 12th June, 2-3.30pm. Zoom It or Live It! https://www.facebook.com/events/2645856982295596/?ti=icl

02.01.2022 Colour explosion!! A big range of fan veils and silk veils have just arrived, in time for plenty of home practice!! And heres our beautiful friend, Sophie Alize (just a few moons ago) demonstrating xx https://ameraspalace.com.au//bellydanc/bellydancefanveils/

02.01.2022 I love this pic of us at the Palace this weekend for Cynthia Dance s Folklore workshop. It was an honour to drum for you all, and I am so grateful for the Palace support. Thanks Cynthia!! And thanks Palace students

02.01.2022 Enjoy a great night in, with the Lockdown Cabaret crew, at their gala concert night. I’m most honoured (and nervously excited!) to be performing. Come join us xx https://www.facebook.com/events/347618793226866/?ti=icl

02.01.2022 I caught up with Amera and Yasminas tour last year in Cairo and the group was having the most wonderful time, jammed packed full of once in a lifetime experiences. Jump on this tour for 2020!! You will love it!!