Our Story

Instructors, Keti Sharif & Sam Nascimento are lifelong artists, passionate about Egyptian culture, dance, music and drumming.

Keti Sharif is the creator of A–Z Bellydance™ a world-renowned Somatic Bellydance training, taught internationally for over 25 years with over 6,000 students worldwide. She lived in Egypt for many years, performing to live music, and focuses on teaching with cultural depth and musicality. Keti also developed BellySoma, a healing Bellydance program, and runs cultural tours of Egypt.

Sam Nascimento pioneered Latin & world music events Australia-wide. He studied percussion in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Spain, the Arabian Gulf, and France, and held residencies, touring with international Grammy award-winning artists. He regularly joins Sufi and drum ensembles in Cairo, and teaches drumming. See his stunning Egyptian Drums for sale and 40 Arabic Rhythms CD on his percussion-focused sire, Rhythmic Essence.

Testimonials

BELLYDANCE WITH KETI
"Keti and Sam are cultural powerhouses! We are so lucky to have them teaching us in Perth!"

Mary Van Wees

Dance Student

BELLYDANCE TEACHER TRAINING WITH KETI
"Keti's teaching enriched not only my dance practices, but have helped me connect with other movement practices on a deeper level. Highly recommended."

Kylie Morrison

Dance and Fitness Teacher

SOMATICS WITH KETI
"As I internalise movement energy, feel more clarity from the inside, noticing my muscles, joints, weight, and breath as I move. This is helping me notice not only how the moves look, but how they feel and flow."

Azirah

Online student

DRUMMING WITH SAM
"I’ve been learning drumming with Sam for a few years now, starting with Darbuka, Dof, and Riqq, and now moving on to Congas—my favourite! His classes are always fun, and he pays great attention to technique while continually refining his teaching methods to ensure every lesson is both enjoyable and truly worthwhile. I’ve also really enjoyed the opportunity to play in front of an audience with him and other drummers."

Giules Valuri

Drummer and Dancer

Blue Lotus Room

Studio Address

Studio 2/23 Rudloc Rd, Morley, Western Australia

WhatsApp

Message 61412747447

Email

office@ketisharif.com
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