Student Survey - Online Experience

2020 is our year of online dancing. When mandatory restrictions came into force in NSW we took our classes online. As we head toward the end of 2020 we had some difficult decisions to make. Do we tentatively head back to the studio in Term 4, or finish out the year online? We asked you! Our survey of September 2020 asked currently enrolled students what you would like. We listened, and here are the results.

Posted by Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance on Sunday, 20 September 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

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Term 4 - Virtual Studio 2020
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 We are adapting

In March 2020 we made the disappointing but necessary decision to close the studio to the public and suspend all in-studio classes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The safety of our students and their families is our first priority. Despite the uncertainty of what will come next for Australians and around the globe, here at Cinnamon Twist we are committed to bringing dance to you. It's  our promise to you that we will adapt, evolve, and find ways to share the joy of dance. 

Virtual Studio

We are excited to present virtual belly dancing direct to your lounge room, kitchen, office, or garden. We are working hard to ensure that our students are not without their shimmies, hip drops, and pops!
- Online classes launched in April and will continue through 2020.
- Zoom /Skype private lessons
- Stay tuned for video uploads 

Government Updates

For the latest advice and information please go to www.health.gov.au. For health enquiries please utilise the Australian Government Department of Health Coronavirus Information Line 1800 020 080 or the health direct hotline 1800 022 222.

Questions? Contact us

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us via email, Facebook message, or call (02) 42261861 within office hours. We will respond to you as quickly as possible. .

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Upcoming Restaurant performances 

Virginia has currently suspended all performances due to
​COVID-19 laws regarding social distancing and gatherings. 

the latest advice and information please go to www.health.gov.au. ​

See belly dancing around Wollongong 
Virginia & Cinnamon Twist belly dancers perform at these leading restaurants of Fri & Sat nights:

• Al Aseel - 118-124 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow 
• Cedars Kitchen - shop 3/123-125 Corrimal St, Wollongong 2500
  

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Selected Past Events

2019

2018

2017

• Ozgen Gala Show - 26th Nov 2017 @ The Aegean, Fitzroy Victoria. Hosted by Aida Academy of Egyptian Dance.
• Cinnamon Twist Summer Hafla - 10th Dec @ Thirroul Community Centre
• East Meets West: At the Musical Crossroads - Sat 11th & Sun 12th Nov @ Thirroul Community Centre.
• Maghreb to Mashriq: A Mosaic of Middle Eastern Dance - 29 Sept @ Amera's Palace. Featuring Sahra Saeeda.
• Relay for Life - Sat 16th Sept @ Beaton Park Wollongong.
• Spring into Corrimal 2017 - Sun 10th Sept. The Illawarra's largest one day festival.
• Wollongong Belly Dance Festival - 25-27th Aug @ Wollongong, NSW.
• Emeralds of the East: Belly Dance Gala - 27th Aug @ Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
• Italian Day in the Mall - 3rd June. Sponsored by IATI
• Seniors Week @ Cinnamon Twist - 12th March, sponsored by Wollongong Council
• Melting Pot Summer Soiree with Deb Rubin - 29th Jan @ Amera's Palace Sydney.
• Australia Day Wollongong Harbour - 26th Jan, Cinnamon Twist main stage act. Sponsored Wollongong Council.
• Moroccan Chaabi Workshops - Summer series Inspire Bellydance - 23rd Jan @ Chatswood
• Illawarra Folk Festival - 14-15th Jan @ Slacky Flat, Bulli Race Track

2016

• Cinnamon Twist Hafla - 18th Dec @ Wollongong Fraternity Club
• Dragon Boat Illawarra Launch - Sat 24th Sept.
• Relay for Life - Sat 17th Sept. Performances.
• Spring into Corrimal 2016 - Sun 11th Sept. The Illawarra's largest one day festival.
• Let's Dance Illawarra- Sat 30th July @ Illawarra Grammar School. Guest artist Performances by Cinnamon Twist
• Psychic Expo Australia - 9-10th July, Wollongong Entertainment Centre. Virginia guest artist workshops & Performances by Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance
• Western Australia Middle Eastern Dance Festival - 3-5th June. Virginia guest artist workshops & Performances.
• Italian Day in the Mall - 4th June, Performances.
• Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival - 13-15th May. Virginia guest artist workshops & Performances by Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance.
• Seniors Week @ Cinnamon Twist - 6th April, sponsored by Wollongong Council
• Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival - 4-6th March. Virginia guest artist workshops & Performances.
  
• Cinnamon Twist support act - Kerrie Erwin, Psychic Medium. 13th Feb @ City Diggers Wollongong.
  
• Illawarra Folk Festival - 15-17th Jan @ Slacky Flat, Bulli Race Track
  
• Australia Day Wollongong Harbour - 26th Jan, Cinnamon Twist main stage act.

2015

• Cinnamon Twist's 10th Anniversary Hafla - Sat 12th Dec 2015 @ Centro CBD
  
• Spring into Corrimal 2015 - Sun 13th Sept. The Illawarra's largest one day festival.
• Let's Dance Sydney - Sun 19th July @ Marana Auditorium, Hurstville.
• Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival - May 2015. Workshop presented by Virginia & Performances by Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance.
• Aziza in Oz - Cinnamon Twist and Virginia guest artists. Sydney, hosted by Jrisi Jusakos
• Illawarra Folk Festival - Jan @ Slacky Flat, Bulli Race Track
  

2014

• Cinnamon Twist Summer Hafla - 7th Dec @ City Diggers
• Spring into Corrimal 2014 - Sun 14th Sept. The Illawarra's largest one day festival.
• Fire in the Belly: Escape to the Sahara - Virginia guest artist and instructor. 13-15th Sept. Sponsored by NEMEDA.
• Belly Dance Showcase Starring Hadia (Canada) - Cinnamon Twist Guest Artist. 7th Sept @ Amera's Palace. Sponsored Hathor Dance Studio.
• Spooktacular 2014 - 30th Aug. A Spooky Belly Dance Showcase presented by Cinnamon Twist and Astarte Studio.
• Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival - May 2014. Workshop presented by Virginia & Performances by Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance.
• Belly Dance Evolution in Oz - 18-17 March 2014  - proudly sponsored by Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance
• Australia Day in Wollongong Harbour - 26th Jan 2014
• Illawarra Folk Festival - Sat 18th Jan @ Slacky Flat, Bulli Race Track.
  

2013

• Letters to Egypt - Sun 23rd Nov. Farrah 10th Anniversary show @ Riverside Theatre Parramatta.
  
• Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival - 16-17th Nov @ Launceston, Tasmania. Virginia is guest teacher and performer.
  
• Wollongong Belly Dance Festival - Friday 27th -29th Sept @ Illawarra Master Builders club - next festival 2015! www.bellydancefestival.com.au
  
• Spring into Corrimal - Sun 8th Sept @ Corrimal City Centre  - Cinnamon Twist named 1st prize winners of the Grande Parade!
  
• Sydney Belly Dance Expo - Sun 11th Aug @ Canturbury-Hurlstone Park RSL.  
  

• Illawarra Folk Festival - 17th-20th Jan 2013 @ Bulli Showground, Wollongong

2012

• Illawarra Folk Festival - Jan @ Slacky Flat, Bulli Race Track.
  
• Infuzion Showcase - Sun 17th March @ Ingleburn RSL
• World Belly Dance Day - Sat 12th May @ Cinnamon Twist
• Bellicious II - Sat 26th May @ The Aviator Lounge
• Tutti in Piazza - Sat 2nd June, Wollongong Italian Day   
• Harem Scarem Market Day & Concert - Sun 17th June @ Gymea Community Centre.     
• Cinnamon Twist Winter Hafla - Sun 24th June @ Centro CBD Wollongong.
• Women Centre Stage -  Sat 30th June, Phoenix Theatre, Bridge St.

• Sydney Belly Dance Expo - Sun 19th Aug @ Sutherland Entertainment Centre.      
• Albion Park Spring Festival - Sat 1st Sept @ Con O'Keefe, Albion Park.
• Gypsy Fire! Gypsy Skirt Fusion - Sat 1st Sept: a workshop by Virginia @ Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival
• Myths & History - Sat 1st Sept: an interactive forum by Virginia @ Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival

• Spring into Corrimal - Sun 9th Sept @ Corrimal City Centre        
• Spooktacular - Sat 27th Oct, presented by Cinnamon Twist & Astarte Mind & Body @ Dapto Leagues.
• Melbourne Cup - 6th Nov @ Centro CBD
• Viva La Gong - Sat 10th Nov @ Wollongong
• Kids Expo - Sun 2nd December, Towradgi Beach Hotel. 
• Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance Party 2012 - 8th Dec @ Baladi Liban
• Bellicious III - Sat 18th May, Sinclair Function room @ Dapto Leagues

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Some images from past events...

Cinnamon Twist Troupe, Master Builders Club

Backstage antics at El Mirage, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre.

Good times with friends

Getting the kids involved, Leukemia Foundation benefit (Wollongong Mall Stage)