'​The Ancient Art of Bellydance'

Misty will raise the vibration and have you moving with shimmies and sways, bringing us back home to our bodies. 
She will teach us some technique then thread it together in combinations of movement that will be easily formulated into a choreography and danced to a chosen piece of music. 
When women come together to dance magic happens 
Fun, laughter, joy, celebration. 
BYO coin belt if you have one. Some will be supplied. 

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Misty Barth

Misty of Luna Tide Doula Services is a Geelong born local birth doula who studied with Rhea Dempsey and is now working with Lyndelle Anson around the Geelong, Bellarine and Surfcoast regions. Misty birthed both her babies at home and is passionate about educating and supporting women and families to make empowered decisions as they prepare for their births. 
Co-hosting The Geelong Pregnancy Circle fortnightly with Kate of Matriyoga and a monthly Doula Circle with Lyndelle, and with many more exciting things brewing in the background, Misty is well and truly making her mark in the birth culture in this region.

Misty began her belly dance journey almost 20 years ago as a fun activity to share with her Mum. What initially started as a weekly class for fun and exercise swiftly blossomed into a transformative experience that transcended the boundaries of a hobby. Her passion for this ancient Middle Eastern dance form propelled her into the realm of performances, where she graced the stage as part of troupes, engaging in mesmerizing duets, and even captivating audiences with the occasional solo act at a variety of events, as well as teaching classes and workshops within her community. 
The allure of belly dance lies not only in its graceful movements and captivating rhythms but also in the profound sense of connection and empowerment it fosters among women. When women gather to share this ancient art form, something truly magical transpires. The dance becomes a vessel through which stories are told, emotions are expressed, and bonds are forged. 
As Misty embarked on her work in the birth world it became apparent that these two worlds would somehow collide. Finding fluidity and movement through their body is a wonderful tool to prepare women for birth and beyond. Through the art of belly dance, Misty empowers women, encouraging them to embrace their bodies, celebrate their femininity, and embark on their own unique journeys of self-discovery. 

Speaker Sponsor ~ Mary Giordano

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Mary (she/her) is a Doula Business Mentor with a background in community development, anthropology and education. She is also an artisan, a community builder, a language enthusiast and more. Mary has been supporting women through major life transitions for more than fifteen years. She has a particular interest in birth and motherhood across cultures, and the ways that traditionally woven textiles provide comfort and support to us throughout some of life’s most significant rites of passages.
Mary is currently primarily focussed on supporting fellow Doulas & Birthworkers to establish, nurture and grow their heart led birth businesses. Mary's signature course is The Savvy Doula, a one of a kind, self-paced online business course designed specifically for Birthworkers to help them turn their passion for birth into a profitable, sustainable and values-aligned business. The Savvy Doula bridges a gaping hole in the Doula industry where most Doulas complete their training with absolutely no idea how to go about building and running a business. If this is you, this course will help you up-level your business acumen to ensure that your dream work is not just fulfilling your heart’s calling, but also sustainable and financially viable, for the long term.
Mary also has a treasure trove of other digital assets, templates, downloadable resources, professional development opportunities and more. Take a look at them here: https://www.marygiordano.com.au/for-doulas-landing
Mary is also the Australian partner of renowned Mexican Midwife, Naolí Vinaver, with whom she is collaborating on a return visit and series of workshops across Australia in April & May 2025. To get on the waitlist for these workshops, please fill out the short form on the following page: https://www.marygiordano.com.au/the-art-of-birth
Mary is also Australia's primary distributor of antama rebozos, a rich collection of traditionally and ethically woven rebozos in a partnership between a small family run company and a bunch of local artisans and weavers. These rebozos are premium quality and will last you a lifetime. Take a look at them, and other things made with love by Mary in her shop: https://www.marygiordano.com.au/shop
To get in touch with Mary for any of the above or more, you can email her at [email protected]

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