Keti Sharif's Vision - Bellydance Author, Performer, Teacher & Somatic Instructor
Hello, I'm Keti. I began bellydancing at 17. After a life-threatening car accident at 18, bellydancing helped my body and mind heal. 'The Healing Power of Bellydance' has been a path I have followed for my entire adult life, and it underpins everything I do, that is dance or movement related.
I fell in love with the art as a teenager, embracing it with all my heart, and was lucky to be performing professionally in Cairo by my early 20's to live Egyptian bands. At the same time, I was studying Islamic Art History for my University degree, which enriched my immersion in Egyptian and Turkish dance culture. It was in my early 20's when I met and began to study with the legendary Egyptian theatre dance pioneer, Mahmud Reda. I brought him out to Australia twice, along with many other talented Egyptian artists, musicians and trainers.
My own teaching & performance continued to grow with A-Z Bellydance; a methodology developed in Egypt which continues to expand in content every year. My teaching and particularly Teacher Training, has actively spanned many countries with over 6000 students partaking in my courses. Performances included seasonal 5 Star hotel contracts in Egypt, Malaysia & Singapore. Ultimately, my vision is to facilitate the communal and healing aspect of the dance, and it's cultural content - this is what I find most inspiring. My courses are on the A-Z Teachable academy.