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About juliet

Juliet Le Page has trained in many dance forms including Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, and Flamenco and Middle Eastern Dance. She was one of the earliest exponents of Belly Dance in Melbourne and her first performance was in 1980. She soon became disenchanted with Belly Dance and stopped to pursue other opportunities in the arts, including script re-writes, directing, production as well as performance in theatre, TV and film. In 1995 Juliet was introduced to the work of Hilal and has since traveled the world in pursuit of excellence in the art of teaching and performing Egyptian Dance. Her dedication and discipline was rewarded in 2000 when she was invited to become an Applicant for teacher training by the Hilal Art Foundation. Juliet was awarded her full licence in 2004. She continues to hone her skills under the auspice of Marie Al Fajr. She has lectured in universities and to arts groups and has also been interviewed on National radio and for documentaries. She has performed for Arabic festivals, television and in theaters at the invitation of arts bodies. In July 2003, Juliet was invited by The Consul General of Egypt to perform at the official function celebrating Egyptian National Day. She has been interviewed and has performed on the Egyptian Show on community television. She has completed studies in psychology, anatomy and physiology and is a qualified fitness instructor as well as a licenced practitioner of the GYROKINESIS� Method*. Her research and knowledge on functional alignment and physical form relative to Egyptian dance is an important and distinctive component of her teaching. In her purpose built studio she also offers Pilates/Yoga Core Work, and Holistic Stretch classes incorporating PNF method. Juliet has been invited to sit as a panel examiner for professional dance and performance arts academies including the Australian Ballet School - (Spanish Dance 2001-2009). She also has professional experience in theater, film and television in various areas of production, acting and dance. Juliet is also affiliated with Tanz Raum, an international platform where similarly trained and accredited artists share knowledge, experience and resource to inspire excellence in the teaching and performance of Egyptian Dance. She has also taught at the international workshops organised by them. Tanzraum recognizes dedication and integrity and also produces high quality C.D's of traditional Egyptian music**. Juliet�s passion for her chosen genre is evident in her teaching and performance. Her objective is to bring to students an awareness of the intricate and rich cultural heritage of Egypt through the beauty and benefits of the dance art form. Please visit the website for more information www.eed.com.au * GYROKINESIS� is a registered trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and is used with their permission. ** See the Music section for CD & DVD sales. Back to Home.

Energy ‘Jewels’

Each week I teach classes back to back – sometimes up to 4 1/2� hours without a real break.� Needless to say I need more than water to keep me going. � I needed something low GI, �low in bad … Continue reading

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Dare to Do in 2014

The soul of a poet, the heart of a lion, the spirit for dance….are you ready to take flight in 2014?� Every year we make promises about what we are going to do..but more often than not, we don’t seem … Continue reading

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Discover the genesis of strong, fluid movement

  What is The Gyrokinesis Method? � A BACKGROUND “I want music in my body and poetry in my body, and I want to be skilful without struggle; it has to come without struggle” – Juliu Horvath, GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM� … Continue reading

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HAPPY, HEALTHY, JOYOUS 2014 TO ALL!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported Egyptian Elementals Dance and Movement� in 2013.�� May you enjoy success and prosperity in a safe and wondrous 2014. My special wish for 2014 is for more … Continue reading

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ABSOLUTELY ANCIENT EGYPTIAN DANCE

Here is a very special invitation to learn firsthand about ancient Egyptian dance.* �If these walls could speak…�� Well apparently they do! Come and find out how Dr. Lesley Kinney (Macquarie University) has come to reconstruct several Ancient Egyptian Dances … Continue reading

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‘Indiana’ Engel meets Dr. Zahi Hawass

Some interesting�viewing exploring the tunnels under�Djoser’s 5,000 year old pyramid at�Sakkara with Zahi Hawass and Richard Engel.�� Jump the first 30 seconds if you don’t want to watch the worst promo for a journo I think I have ever�seen – … Continue reading

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Looting for Lunch

The wanton destruction of Egyptian antiquities would leave any archaeologist or Egyptologist bereft� -�but�to actually�bear witness�as your life’s work literally turns to dust would be beyond distressing.� Carol Redmount,� interviewed here by Richard Engel,�shares her experience as she voices her … Continue reading

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BUG IN A RUG?….

“The lust for comfort, that stealthy thing that enters the house as a guest, and then becomes a host, and then a master.”�� Khalil Gibran Recently I had an email from a reader who had enjoyed The Beauty in Being … Continue reading

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Whirling Wisdom

The Sufis advise us to speak only after our words have �managed to pass through three gates.� At the first gate, we �ask ourselves, �Are these words true?�� If so, we let them � pass on;� if not, back they … Continue reading

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Not Knitting you know!…..

Well now, today was the first class for 2012 and we always start the year with the more advanced students. Everyone was clearly�excited to be back in the space and ready to take the challenge to a new level.��� However … Continue reading

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