DANCE CREATE EVOLVE 2024

22 to 24 November 2024

Dance Create Evolve is an annual event in Glen Innes, hosted by local dance group Shimmy in the Glen. Each year, we invite a special guest to share their skills and knowledge with us and our friends. Whilst the dancing is important, we like to include other creative aspects to expand and evolve as dancers and as people.

Shimmy in the Glen love to build community so Dance Create Evolve is aimed at making connections and sharing good times together. It includes a welcome event on the Friday evening and workshops on Saturday. On Saturday evening, we perform for each other in a relaxed cabaret style show. The weekend ends with a debrief breakfast on Sunday morning. We hope that you will join us for a weekend of fun and friendship in the beautiful New England region.

Our special guest for 2024 is Bronnie Coffey of Empyrean Dance in Brisbane. Bronnie is an extremely accomplished dancer, specialising in Fat Chance Belly Dance and Datura styles, and a very generous teacher. We are delighted to have Bronnie join us to teach us some FCBD and some wonderful weaving as well as wowing us with her performances at our An Evening of Dance event.

Individual events are located in different venues around Glen Innes NSW.

KHALEEGY NIGHT

6.00pm to 9.00pm Friday 22 November, Girl Guide Hall, 33 East Ave

Join Neleh for an immersive journey to The Gulf that will engage all your senses and introduce you to khaleegy music and dance. Then enjoy an individual grazing plate, some stunning performances, and optional social dancing. Snack, meal, and softdrink included. Event cost: $50. Optional extras: Henna tattoos by Xaeda, $20. Tarot readings by Amanda $20.

DANCE WORKSHOP - FUNDAMENTALLY FCBD STYLE

10.30am to 12.30pm Saturday 23 November, Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey St

Bronnie will lead you through a mix of fast and slow dance combinations from the FatChanceBellyDance (R) Style vocabulary. A breakdown of technique will be provided, along with delving into some basic formations before we put it all together for a dynamic and elegant group improvised dance. Suitable for all levels. Workshop cost: $40. Optional performance in the evening.

CREATE WORKSHOP - WEAVING NATURE'S BEAUTY: CREATING FLAX FLOWERS

2.00pm to 4.30pm Saturday 23 November, Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey St

Bronnie will teach you the art of weaving (locally sourced) flax to create some beautiful flowers. Attach your floral design to a clip or headband for your next performance. All materials provided for making flowers including hair clips or headband. Workshop cost: $50. Optional additional mixed tribal adornments available at $10 per pack.

DANCE CREATE EVOLVE BAZAAR

10.00am to 9.00pm Saturday 23 November (open between workshops and performance sets), Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey St

An array of delights will be available for purchase at our bazaar with stalls of costumes, jewellery, and other gorgeous items.

AN EVENING OF DANCE

6.00pm to 10pm Saturday 23 November, Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey St

Enjoy a dynamic array of dance performances from local and visiting dancers including our special guest Bronnie Coffey. Some of Australia's best solo performers and dance troupes will be included in the line up and a wide range of bellydance styles will be represented. Doors open 6pm, performances commence 7pm. Event cost: $20. Optional meals available from the bistro and drinks from the bar.

BREAKFAST DEBRIEF

From 8.00am Sunday 24 November, venue to be advised

All Dance Create Evolve participants are encouraged to join the organisers for breakfast on Sunday morning. Breakfast at own cost.

WEEKEND PASS - Attend all scheduled events (Khaleegy Night, Dance and Create Workshops, An Evening of Dance) for just $140.

SATURDAY PASS - Attend Dance and Create Workshops and An Evening of Dance for just $100.