TERM CALENDAR

Our dance year runs from late August/September (mid-term three) through to mid-August, finishing with our Annual Showcase. Beginner students can join in any term, but are recommended to join in Term 4. Continuing Level students are recommended to join classes in mid-term 3 (for a part term), or the beginning of Term 1.

Most classes are closed for rehearsals for our Annual Student Showcase during the first half of this term.

12/07/2026 :: Beginner Earlybird Ends
20/07/2026 :: Term 3 In-Class Rehearsals Begin
23/07/2026 :: Term 3 Beginner Classes Begin

25-30 July :: Showcase Private Check-In Sessions
DATE TBC :: Dancer’s Project Dress Rehearsals
13/08/2026 :: Full Dress Rehearsal (All Performers)
21/08/2026 :: Technical Rehearsal (All Performers)
22/08/2026 :: Annual Student Showcase

During the second half of Term 3 you will begin working on a new style or choreography that will continue through to Term 4. New students are welcome to join all classes. Continuing students who wish to move to a different class after the Showcase may do so if there is room in the class. Check the Classes page for more information.

31/09/2026 :: Term 3 New Classes Begin
24/09/2026 :: Term 3 Ends

During Term 4 most classes will complete work begun in Term 3. Beginners classes will work on foundational movement so brand new students are encouraged to join a beginner class this term. Check the Classes page for more information.

03/10/2026 :: Earlybird Ends
12/10/2026 :: Term 4 Begins
10/12/2026 :: Term 4 Ends
13/12/2026 :: End of Year Hafla (TBC)

Summer Workshops TBA

Crochet for Costumes
Multicultural Festival Performances

During Term 1 you will begin working on a new style or choreography that will continue through to at least the middle of Term 2 - some new work will take all of Terms 1 and 2 to complete. New students are welcome to join all classes. Check the Classes page for more information.

18/01/2027 :: Earlybird Ends
01/02/2027 :: Term 1 Begins
(DATE TBA) :: National Multicultural Festival Rehearsal
04/04/2027 :: Taht Al-Qamar :: Matinee Bellydance Cabaret
05/05/2027 :: Term 1 Ends

During Term 2 you will complete work begun in Term 1, and may also review work from Terms 3 and 4 in preparation for the Annual Student Showcase in Term 3. Some classes may work on a new style or choreography during this term. Check the Classes page for more information.

12/04/2026 :: Earlybird Ends
28/04/2026 :: Term 2 Begins
19/06/2027 :: Taht Al-Qamar ~ That’s Not Bellydance! Cabaret
01/07/2027 :: Penultimate Dance Staging Rehearsal

Current students can access a more detailed Calendar on our Team App including performance opportunities, rehearsals, crafternoons, individual classes and more.

PERFORMANCES

Come see us dance in 2026!

 Under a Ghawazee Moon

Saturday 22 August 2026
2:00-4:00PM
6:30-8:30PM

Annual Student Showcase
Belconnen Community Theatre

Floriade

Saturday 13 September 2026
4:45-5:15PM

Stage 88

 Queanbeyan Medieval Fair

Saturday & Sunday
26-27 September 2026

Banat Amar
Historical Re-enactment
Performances . Workshops

 National Multicultural Festival

Friday 5–7 February 2027

Details TBA

 Regional Multicultural Festivals

Dates & 
Time TBA

Cultural Showcase
Details to come ...

 Taht Al-Qamar

Sunday 4 April 2027
2:00-4:00PM

Bellydance Cabaret
Smith’s Alternative

 Tarago Medieval Faire

Saturday & Sunday
1-2 May 2027

Banat Amar
Historical Re-enactment
Performances . Workshops

 That’s Not Bellydance!

Saturday 19 June 2027
7:00-9:00PM

Fusion Bellydance Cabaret
Smith’s Alternative

 Under a Ghawazee Moon

Saturday 22 August 2026
2:00-4:00PM
6:30-8:30PM

Annual Student Showcase
Belconnen Community Theatre

  Floriade

Sunday 13 September 2026
4:45-5:15PM

Stage 88

 Queanbeyan Medieval Fair

Saturday & Sunday
26-27 September 2026

Banat Amar
Historical Re-enactment
Performances . Workshops

 National Multicultural Festival

Friday 5–7 February 2027

Details TBA

 Regional Multicultural Festivals

Dates & 
Time TBA

Cultural Showcase
Details to come ...

  Taht Al-Qamar

Sunday 4 April 2027
2:00-4:00PM

Bellydance Cabaret
Smith’s Alternative

 Tarago Medieval Faire

Saturday & Sunday
1-2 May 2027

Banat Amar
Historical Re-enactment
Performances . Workshops

  That’s Not Bellydance!

Saturday 19 June 2026
7:00-9:00PM

Fusion Bellydance Cabaret
IlLustrious Dance Studio, Civic

This Calendar is updated as required. Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for more upcoming events.