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 drumming classes with Sam, as he focuses on students finding 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 play with live Arabic music. His detailed classes make complex, hypnotic rhythms easy to learn, for a relaxed, authentic feel.

Egyptian Dance with Keti 

Learn rich, authentic cultural Egyptian style Bellydance with Keti -  teacher to thousands of dancers, performers & dance 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

FEB-JUN Perth & Asia

PERTH
Feb 1
A-Z Bellydance Teacher Training > MORE
Feb-Mar Blue Lotus Room courses & Sunday drum intensives
Mar 31 Dawr el Opera live Arabic Music Recital concert > MORE
Apr 1-2 Egyptian Elements guest musicians & Virginia > MORE

KUALA LUMPUR 

Apr 13 Kuala Lumpur Bellydance Workshop @ Meda > MORE
Jun 25 Kuala Lumpur Bellydance Workshop

SINGAPORE
Jun
26 Singapore Bellydance Workshop 

JUL UK, USA, Hawaii & OCT Egypt

LONDON
Jul 1-2 London A-Z Bellydance Workshop weekend > MORE
MADRID
Jul 5 Evening drum/dance workshop confirmed - details TBA soon
NEW YORK

Jul 8-9 New York A-Z Bellydance Workshop weekend > MORE
HONOLULU

Jul 15-16 Honolulu A-Z Bellydance Workshop weekend > MORE
EGYPT
Sep 30-Oct 12 Musical Heart of Egypt tour > MORE

* Stay tuned - all updates posted here, or join Newsletter

March 2023 Class Schedule

Join March Classes

Studio classes @ 23 Rudloc Rd Morley, Western Australia

Book online for discounted rate!

Mon Nights 6:15pm 

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 (4 Weeks)
ARABIC DRUMMING WITH SAM

6:15pm-7:15pm 60 minutes
Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof, all levels, drums available
$30 casual or $100 for 4 classes ($25 each)

Mon Nights 7:15pm 

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 (4 Weeks)
NEW! CAIRO BELLYDANCE & LIVE DRUMS

7:15pm-8:15pm 60 minutes
Keti's exciting intermediate dance class to modern songs with LIVE drums by Sam
$30 casual or $100 for 4 classes ($25 each)

Wed Nights 6:15pm

Mar 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 Weeks)
NEW! RAQS SHARQI PERFORMANCE

6:15pm-7:15pm 60 minutes
Keti's Advanced Arabic dance class for performance - choreo & stagecraft
$30 casual or $100 for 4 classes ($25 each)

Wed Nights 7:30pm

Mar 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 Weeks)
NEW! BEGINNER'S BELLYDANCE COURSE
7:30pm-8:30pm 60 minutes
Keti's Beginner's course for women who wish to learn the art of Egyptian dance
$30 casual or $100 for 4 classes ($25 each)

Fri Mornings 10am 

Mar 10, 17, 24 (3 weeks) no class 31 Mar
EASY ARABIC DRUMS FOR BEGINNERS
10am-11am 60 minutes
Intro to Arabic drumming for beginners, learn basics darbuka & dof, 60 min class. 
$30 casual or $75 for 3 classes ($25 each)

Fri Mornings 11am

Mar 10, 17, 24 (3 weeks) no class 31 Mar
SILVER SHIMMIES - BEGINNERS
11am-11:45am 45 minutes
Fun, easy remedial Bellydance for Seniors & beginners, with a focus on fun & wellbeing
$20 casual or $45 for 3 classes ($15 each)

Sat Mornings 9:30am

Mar 4, 18, 25 (3 weeks) (no class 11 Mar) 
BELLYDANCING FOR KIDS
9:30am-10:15am 45 minutes
Fun Bellydance & Drum class for kids 3-9 years, coffee/tea available for Parents
$20 casual or $45 for 3 classes ($15 each)

Sat Mornings 10:30am

Mar 4, 18, 25 (3 weeks) (no class 11 Mar)
NEW! BELLYDANCE - PLAY WITH PROPS!
10:30am-11:30am 60 minutes
Keti's lively Bellydance class, come and play with fun props - cane & veil! All levels
$30 casual or $75 for 3 classes ($25 each)

SUNDAYS 11am-1pm

FEB & MAR
ARABIC DRUMMING 2 HOUR INTENSIVES 

Arabic drumming for all levels with Sam - alternating between Morley and Bibra Lake, book below! If you need to borrow a drum during class, it is also possible!

Arabic Drumming Intensives with Sam

NORTH (Morley) Sunday 5 Mar

FOCUS CLASS FOR ALL LEVELS
11am-1pm 2 hours
Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof, drums available
@ Blue Lotus Room, 23 Rudloc Rd, Morley
(Upcoming North intensives: 19 Mar)
$50 online discount or $60 on the day 

SOUTH (Manning Park, Spearwood) Sunday 26 Feb

FOCUS CLASS FOR ALL LEVELS
11am-1pm 2 hours
Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof, drums available this Sunday @ Manning Park, Azelia Rd, Spearwood
(Upcoming South intensives: @ Casa de Compas, 15 Port Kembla Drive, Bibra Lake)
$50 online discount or $60 on the day

Exciting Live Music Event Mar 31-Apr 2

Travel to Egypt with us - Late Sep-Oct!


Musical Heart of Egypt 2023



Biggest Tour Yet! Cairo, Siwa Oasis & private Dahabiya Cruise Aswan to Luxor.
Live Music, Daily Drumming & Dancing, Performance at Temples.
SEP 29 - OCT 11, 2023
Exclusive Tour - Only 22 Full Tour Places Available!


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!

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)