My estate is in Bergen. Bergen is in Norway and it´s COLD!!! That´s why I started witn bellydance. I needed something warm in my heart.

I have worked with bellydance and performances for many years, and I love it! I have been working as a bellydance instructor since 2000 and the girls and women have had a very nice time in the workshops. Bellydance is an unique way of training your mind and body.

You have to learn to relax and at the same time you get a stronger body. Even your attitude can change for better. Some even feel they get more self confident and that is just wonderful!
Your shape and your age does not matter. The dance is for everyone who wishes to enjoy it.

My education as a skilled worker is occupational therapist. This helps me a lot in my workshops.
My practical training comes from dancing in different clubs, public arrangements, concert halls and private parties like weddings and other events.
I like to perform, but I enjoy the work as instructor most. Practical training at home is also important.

My own dancestyle comes from many hours of training. My teachers, who gave me knowledge and inspiration are:

Stephanie Hauer, Sherine El Safy
Aida Nour (Egypt) Lena Helt
Inger Lise Palm, Ulrika Helkvist
Suzanna Del Vecchio, Josephine Wise
Raqia Hassan (Egypt), Saadyia Souyah
Eva Loune, Kay Artle
Lulu Sabongi, Hilde Lund
Majken Wærdahl, Shahar Badri
Anna Barner. Ludma Emam (Egypt)

Mhamoud Reda, Keti Sharif. Neveen Ramez. Khaled Mahmoud, Hassan Khalil

A good teather is always seeking for new inspiration... Thank you to all my teathers!

" I have had lots of teachers but still there is a lot to learn. The eyes and ears are the most important instrument we have when the intention is to learn the dance's art form, and nobody will ever be done learning. It is a never ending story, but fun, isnt't it?? - all the best from Ebba"

I give workshops in Bergen every January and august for 2 different levels.
The workshops last one and a half hour and goes once a week (10 classes). For time, place and price give me a call at 47-90877055 or send an e-mail to: ebbebelly@yahoo.no

Sometimes I have different teachers from all over the world coming to Norway, giving workshops.

Ebba and Lulu Sabongi - summer 2002