After a very long two years of closed borders, we are so excited to have Florence joining us all the way from Canada as part of her "Grace and Beauty World Tour" of Danse Orientale!

Florence is an elegant and magnetic dancer known for her stunning musicality and dramatic group pieces.

What you can expect:

- a taster workshop to whet your curiosity on Monday 26th September in Chatswood

- 1.5 days of workshops on the long weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of October at Amera’s Palace, Marrickville

- a FREE Pilates session with Prue (aka Prulates) for all workshop attendees 9am, Sunday 2nd October

- and a performance evening on Friday 30th September to boot!

Tickets are available individually or as a workshop package deal. Spring Soiree tickets are not included in the workshop package and need to be purchased separately.

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Spring Soirée

A Celebration of Danse Orientale featuring international guest Florence of Canada

Friday 30 September at Amera's Palace
Doors open 6.30pm, Show starts 7pm
- Performances by invited local and interstate dance groups and soloists.
- Snack on the Lush Grazing Table (included), refresh yourself at the Bar
- Social Dancing breaks
- Relax on the floor cushions for a close-up view of the acts, or take a seat.

All welcome!

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Workshops

TASTER WORKSHOP

Less is More, Monday 26 September 7-9pm (Chatswood)
In this workshop, let’s take the time to investigate where movements come from as well as why we want to initiate them from one body part or another. Explore some Contemporary Dance concepts that you can use in Oriental Dance: suspension, release and giving just enough energy to reach another level of sensibility and freedom. Be ready to see and feel your dance under a new light, while feeling closer to yourself.
Level: Experienced beginner to Pro
Address:19 Devonshire St, Chatswood NSW 2057. Plenty of free parking and a short walk to Chatswood Station.

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Travelling Steps – Saturday, 1st October, 10am-12pm (Marrickville)
Left or right, front or back, the steps are endless and essential in Oriental Dance. Come discover more than just steps; technique and stylized combinations set in space for greater ease and precision when traveling through the stage. Grow your steps vocabulary and deepen your turns and arabesques technique with strategic exercises focusing on Speed, Quality of movement and Globality of the dancing body
Level:Experienced beginner to Pro
Address: Amera's Palace, 314 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville

Oriental Entrance – Saturday, 1st October, 1-3pm (Marrickville)
Come learn a dynamic oriental entrance piece with Florence’s flavour! Celebrating stage presence, connection with the audience, wise use of the space, dynamic veil work and juicy hips.
Level: Beyond Beginner/ Intermediate to Pro
Address: Amera's Palace, 314 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville

Melting into Beauty – Sunday, 2nd October, 10am–1.30pm (Marrickville)
Understand the role and importance of the head, the torso and the arms as key elements to deliver a strong expressivity. Enhance your fluidity with a series of coordination drills and challenging transitions. This workshop will help you reveal your personal style to the world!
Workshop runs 3hrs with a 30 min break.
Level:Experienced beginner to Pro
Address: Amera's Palace, 314 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville

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Private Lessons are also available.

Event Inquiries: Contact tarayasmindance@gmail.com or rachel@inspirebellydance.com.au

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About our Guest: Florence of Canada

Based in Montreal, Florence teaches throughout Canada and the United States; from workshops to large-scale collaborative theatre projects. She is rapidly becoming known internationally through projects in Europe. Her Grace and Beauty World Tour brings her to Australia for the first time!

After a college degree in theatre, then in dance, Florence started to be a full time teacher, dancer and choreographer in oriental dance. In 2014, she performed as a member of the Arabesque Dance Company, directed by Yasmina Ramzy, in Toronto. When at home in Montreal, she continues to train in contemporary performance arts and mime. Her experience in ballet, contemporary dance, social and Latin dances and flamenco as well as her prizes in various international competitions gave her the momentum to quickly build her career in the world of Oriental Dance.

Florence is known for her elegance, her grace and the quality of her choreographic work. Within Quebec, she is one of the most sought-after Oriental Dance choreographers and teachers. She is also the founder and principal choreographer of theGrace and Beauty Ensembles, explorative ensembles working in studio in Montreal as well as an International group online which adds to her solo artistic work.

To discover more about her and her work, visit her website or her social medias:

www.florencedanse.com / Facebook or Instagram : Florence Danseuse Orientale