Testimonials

"I have attended several workshops taught by Maria over the years and each time I walk away with a deeper connection with my body and a greater appreciation for the healing, supportive and nourishing qualities of the dance that she brings out."  Myfanwy Powell...

"Maria's work with the body, spirit and senses in dance practice is profound.  Her many years of research in different kinds of movement, dance technique and practice shows through in her workshops and classes, and transforms people's relationships with their bodies...

I come to Embodied Bellydance to dance, to respect my body and the connection with the earth; to enjoy sensing energy, movement, weight; to dance with other joyous, embodied beings. Elizabeth Mackenzie Dance Movement Therapist, Hakomi & Internal Family Systems...

I thought embodied bellydance intensive was just another bellydance only focused workshop. but after three days of the intensive I have experienced an amazing emotional growth through movement and meditation exercises lead by Maria and I have extended my own body...

I truly feel like I have come back from a discovery getaway after my week in Melbourne at Maria Sangiorgi’s Embodied Bellydance Intensive January 2014 I have been a workshop attendee of Maria’s for over 10 years and have seen her teaching style grow and develop into a...

Whilst deeply skilful and a master of dance, Maria brings a profound naturalness to her exploration of ancient forms of dance. Her way of working incites free, natural and spontaneous movement particular to the female body. These movements unleash what is blocked,...

Feedback to the organiser . . . I don't do Facebook, but wanted to let you know what a brilliant time I had at Fantasia (again!).  You manage to attract the most amazing selection of teachers and it is always so hard to choose workshops. However, I feel as though...

The thing that made me think was the relationship of boss navel and the other parts. I strongly thought that following by the navel's decision means it can't be inharmonious movement. When I move and dance notice myself my head always going up and down even...

Dear Maria, to me, your workshop felt like a journey of relaxation, adventure, learning and pleasure.I have started bellydance just over 2 years ago and my techniques are very limited, but have lots of fun. During last year, I have been working on improving posture...

What came to me is that some people who are very professional bellydance and very advanced in the field; maybe they will take from somebody Egyptian like from the Reda company or something like that. As professionals who has been dancing for a long time, people will...