Blue Lotus Room



A vibrant NEW Arts & Performance space at 2/23 Rudloc Rd, Morley, Western Australia. Subscribe to get the news first!

Meet your teachers, Keti Sharif & Sam Nascimento 

Keti & Sam offer exciting cultural dance & drum classes with a focus on live music, along with events & tours. Dancing in Egypt for years, Keti's internationally renowned training methods include A-Z Bellydance, Nawara & Somatics for Bellydance. Sam's Arabic cultural heritage, 40 Arabic Rhythms CD & ongoing research in Egypt, supports his students learning journey.

Learn Arabic Drumming with Sam

Enjoy friendly & professional drum classes with Sam, as he helps students find their unique style & expression. Sam fast-tracks skills with attention to each individual as they learn to play Darbuka, Dof or Riq. Students progress rapidly in technique & confidence, with opportunities to play with live Arabic music. Detailed classes make complex rhythms easy to learn.

Egyptian Dance with Keti 

Learn rich, authentic cultural Egyptian style Bellydance with Keti -  teacher to thousands of dancers, performers & teachers worldwide. From Beginner to Advanced levels, participants receive in-depth tuition, with a focus on culture, musicality & wellbeing. Keti offers A-Z Teacher Training, courses & events, with opportunities for students to showcase troupe & solo performances on stage. 

Exciting 2023 Calendar & International Events

May/Jun Courses 2023

6 Week Courses May/June

Next Classes @ 23 Rudloc Rd Morley, WA

Book online for your special discounted rate!

Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm
Arabic Drumming w/Sam 

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 5 (6 Weeks)
LEARN DARABUKA & DOF

6:15pm-7:15pm 60 minutes
Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof, all levels, drums available
$30 casual or $150 for 6 classes ($25 each) NOTE: Sam also has Fri morning classes May-Jun @ 10am same price.

Mondays 7:15pm-8:30pm
6 x Raqs Sharqi Classics w/Keti
(int-adv)

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 5 (6 Weeks)
LEARN 6 x EGYPTIAN CLASSICS 
** Professional Development
7:15pm-8:30pm 1 hour 15 minutes
Learn technique & flexi-choreos recorded in Cairo with live drumming by Sam, breaking down rhythms & transitions.
$35 casual or $180 for 6 classes ($30 each) enjoy two teachers

Fridays 11am-11:45pm
Return to Egypt - Baladi (beg-int)

Apr 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jun 2 (6 Weeks)
RETURN TO EGYPT WITH KETI: EARTHY URBAN BALADI (Cultural Artistry)

11am-11:45am 45 minutes
Keti's Arabic dance class for all levels - grounded, earthy and simple moves
$25 casual or $120 for 6 classes ($20 each)

Arabic Drumming w/Sam - 2 hour Intensives North & South

NORTH (Morley studio) on Sundays - May 14, May 28 & Jun 11

FOCUS CLASS FOR ALL LEVELS
10:30am-12:30pm 2 hours
Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof, drums available
@ Blue Lotus Room, 23 Rudloc Rd, Morley
$50 online discount or $60 if paid on the day 

SOUTH (Manning Park) - Sundays May 21, Jun 4 & Jun 18

FOCUS CLASS FOR ALL LEVELS
10am-12pm 2 hours
Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof @ Manning Park, Azelia Rd, Spearwood *If Raining we hire Casa Del Campos.
$50 online discount or $60 if paid on the day

Special Guest Workshops with Marta Sun 21 May

Jun-Jul 2023 - A-Z Bellydance Anniversary Workshops Asia, London, Madrid, New York, Honolulu

APR & JUN - 2 hour Drum/Dance Workshops in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore 

KUALA LUMPUR 
Jun 25
Kuala Lumpur Bellydance Workshop - details TBA soon
SINGAPORE
Jun
26 Singapore Bellydance Workshop - details TBA soon
MADRID
Jul 5 Evening drum/dance workshop confirmed - details TBA soon

JUL - Summer Weekend Workshops in London, New York, Honolulu

LONDON
Jul 1-2 London A-Z Bellydance Workshop weekend > MORE
NEW YORK
Jul 8-9 New York A-Z Bellydance Workshop weekend > MORE
HONOLULU

Jul 15-16 Honolulu A-Z Bellydance Workshop weekend > MORE

Travel to Egypt with us in Oct 2023


Musical Heart of Egypt 2023



Biggest Tour Yet! Only the Cairo Segment Sep 29-Oct 4 is still available.
SOLD OUT - Siwa Oasis & private Dahabiya Cruise Aswan to Luxor.
Live Music, Daily Drumming & Dancing, Performance at Temples.
SEP 29 - OCT 11, 2023, tour ends OCT 12
Exclusive FINAL Tour


3 x NEW Egyptian Nawara CDs Buy two, get one FREE!

  • 3 x NEW CDS: Nawara Rhythms, Nawara Instrumentals & Desert Rhythms by Sam Nascimento
  • Just recorded in Cairo in 2022! Normally $15 USD each, but buy all and get one free, just $30 USD. Or get the full Live Egyptian Music package of 8 x CDs for $75 includes these 3 x new releases!


Enrol into A-Z 2023 NOW to join live group filmimg in Dec!

  • Join us for filming in Perth Dec 1-3 2023, by enrolling into the year long course by April 30th 2023. Exams for Levels 1, 2 & 3 must be completed by Nov 1st 2023. You can still enrol!

Where we are Located

Studio Address

Blue Lotus Room is studio 2, 23 Rudloc Rd Morley, opposite Ultratune, one block from Morley Galleria Bus Depot.

Contact Us!

By Email: office@ketisharif.com
Whatsapp/Phone: +61412747447

Blue Lotus Room - 2/23 Rudloc Rd, Morley, WA (near Morley Galleria)