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Join us for our themed, fun School Holiday Workshops & Activities. Each day our hosts will entertain for 3 hours of dancing, craft, games and fun.
Joining in our School Holiday Workshops & Activities is a great way to see if your little Fairy would like to do our weekly Fairy Ballet Classes. The School Holiday Workshops & Activities are run by the same teachers of the classes, so it is a great introduction and a great way to meet our Magical Fairy Teachers as well.
Cost: $40 per Child per Workshop
BOOK NOW at: https://fairyshop.com.au/holiday-workshops/holiday-workshops.html
LOCATION: The Fairy Shop, 196 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia
Aire Flamenco presents FLAMENCO AT THE QUARRY - featuring the Music of Paco de Lucia and special guest Roshanne de Silva Wijeyeratne.
Join us for an evening of Flamenco at the spectacular natural bushland setting of the Quarry Ampitheatre.
Australia’s finest musicians accompany the dynamic dancing of special guest artist Roshanne de Silva Wijeyeratne.
Justin Kutylowski (USA) on guitar and vocals will perform a range of Flamenco works featuring the Music of Paco de Lucia.
Aire Flamenco dancer Maree Laffan and Award-Winning percussionist and former Cirque Du Soleil performer Marcus Perrozzi will join on stage for an all-star performance.
Special guest Roshanne de Silva Wijeyeratne is an internationally awarded Flamenco dancer who lives between Europe and Australia. Her passionate performances have inspired invitations to solo in festivals and tablaos around the world including Sevilla Spain, London, New York City and New Zealand. Roshanne was awarded in Spain with the Beca de Oro (Gold Scholarship) from Madrid’s prestigious flamenco academy, ‘Amor de Dios’ and recently won two Best Overall Dance Awards at the Adelaide and Darwin Fringe Festivals 2022 soloing for Sydney Dance Company Flamenkisimo.
This is an evening of fiery Flamenco under the stars, not to be missed!
OLEE
LOCATION
Quarry Amphitheatre – 1 Waldron Drive, City Beach
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile: 0439 992 319
Email: mareelaffan@hotmail.com
Web: https://aireflamenco.com.au
TICKETS
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Join us for our themed, fun School Holiday Workshops & Activities. Each day our hosts will entertain for 3 hours of dancing, craft, games and fun.
Joining in our School Holiday Workshops & Activities is a great way to see if your little Fairy would like to do our weekly Fairy Ballet Classes. The School Holiday Workshops & Activities are run by the same teachers of the classes, so it is a great introduction and a great way to meet our Magical Fairy Teachers as well.
Cost: $40 per Child per Workshop
BOOK NOW at: https://fairyshop.com.au/holiday-workshops/holiday-workshops.html
LOCATION: The Fairy Shop, 196 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia
These workshops are presented by Aire Flamenco and open to all Flamenco students in Perth and beyond!
Roshanne de Silva Wijeyeratne is a Flamenco dancer awarded both in Australia and Spain. She has performed as a soloist in tablaos around the world including in Sevilla, Madrid, London and New York City. She is Director of Alma Flamenca Dance School in Adelaide and award-winning dance company, Compañía Alma Flamenca (Australia).
In January 2024, she is offering Flamenco workshops in Perth to develop your dance skills, your knowledge of Flamenco Theory, Songs, and Palmas, and helping you to unlock the complexities of flamenco rhythms. She is skilled in demystifying the relationship between dancer, singer and musician, so that students can really feel the meaning and communication behind the steps they are learning and express themselves from head to toe. Check out her bio here: https://www.almaflamenca.com.au/roshanne
Beginners – Bulerías por Fiesta
4:00-5:00pm each day (3 hours)A fun and invigorating course to develop all the building blocks for how to dance Bulerias por Fiesta. The course will be accompanied by cante por bulerias (singing) by Roshanne. Students will explore all the resources necessary to build and understand the structure of dancing Bulerias por Fiesta. Course will cover entradas, marcajes and upper body work, llamadas y salidas (exits). Roshanne enjoys focusing on finding body groove in bulerias and understanding how to get up and dance por fiesta with confidence.
Intermediate/Advanced – Tangos de Granada con Mantón de Manila
5:00-6:30pm each day (4.5 hrs)Tangos con Mantón is rarely seen and an absolute joy to dance! This course will focus on the delivery of choreography with Mantón de Manila por Tangos and also essential body movements for embodying the weight and playfulness of Tangos de Granada. Students who have not developed fundamental hand and arm techniques in Manton techniques are welcome to take this course without Manton. Some intermediate Manton technique may be revised as the choreography is developed.
LOCATION
Studio: 4/5 Milford Street East, Victoria Park
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile: 0439 992 319
Web: https://aireflamenco.com.au
Email: mareelaffan@hotmail.com
FLAMENCO MUSIC WORKSHOPS - ALL WELCOME
Roshanne De Silva Wijeyeratne - Flamenco Singing, Palmas, Cajon Workshops Perth 2024
These workshops are presented by Aire Flamenco and supported by The Spanish Club WA are open to all Flamenco students in Perth and beyond!
Roshanne de Silva Wijeyeratne is a Flamenco dancer awarded both in Australia and Spain. She has performed as a soloist in tablaos around the world including in Sevilla, Madrid, London and New York City. She is Director of Alma Flamenca Dance School in Adelaide and award-winning dance company, Compañía Alma Flamenca (Australia).
In January 2024, she is offering Flamenco workshops in Perth to develop your dance skills, your knowledge of Flamenco Theory, Songs Palmas and Cajón and helping you to unlock the complexities of flamenco rhythms. She is skilled in demystifying the relationship between dancer, singer and musician, so that students can really feel the meaning and communication behind the steps they are learning and express themselves from head to toe. Check out her bio herehttps://www.almaflamenca.com.au/roshanne
PERTH 2-DAY MUSIC WORKSHOP (SAT 27 – SUN 28 JANUARY 2024)
Flamenco Cajón
9:00-10:00am each day (2 hours)
This course is an introduction to accompanying Flamenco music and dance on the cajón. It is a brilliant skill for developing your timing, coordination, rhythm and musical knowledge. The course will cover fundamental drills for accompanying Flamenco and some of the most popular and useable grooves in bulerías and tangos.
Flamenco Palmas
10:00-11:00am each day (2 hrs)
Please bring your Flamenco shoes! Palmas (clapping) is an instrument itself and can take years to develop and master. A Flamenco dancer should be able to accompany musicians and other dancers as part of the musical ensemble. This course will look at specific technique to create different sounds and textures, basic compas and nuances of common Palos and also some fun combinations to accompany bulerías, tangos, alegrías... You are welcome to make palo requests too!
Flamenco Singing & Communication
11:00-12:00am each day (2 hrs)
You do not need to be a singer or even sing a single note out loud for this class to be beneficial to your Flamenco dance development. It is designed for dancers. Studying Flamenco cante (song) is the way to understand the structure of Flamenco dance and how to improvise or even create a choreography. This course will focus on the structure of cante por bulerías to complement the bulerías dance workshop, develop your ability to communicate with the singer and guitarist and expand your knowledge on Flamenco theory. If you are doing the bulerías workshop, it is recommended but not imperative that you attend this class. There's nothing more liberating in Flamenco than knowing the how, why and when of what's happening during Fiestas!
LOCATION
Spanish Club WA: 48 Baker Court, Farrington Road, North Lake
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile: 0439 992 319
Web: https://aireflamenco.com.au
Email: mareelaffan@hotmail.com
Aire Flamenco Troupe will take you on a journey into the world of Flamenco, to the deep roots of the art form that UNESCO has declared a ‘Culture for Humanity’.
Australia’s finest musicians accompany the dynamic dancing and passion of the Aire Flamenco dancers. The show will transect a diverse range of styles and regions in Spain, from the heartland of Andalucia to influences from other continents, including Latin America and its Moorish history.
All primary expressions of Flamenco will be included: the dance (el baile), the guitar (el toque), the voice (el cante) and percussion (percusión).
★★★★ ½ "Exquisite” – Fringefeed 2023
★★★★ "For an introduction to the world of Flamenco, Flamenco Sol is a must watch” – Perth Happenings 2023
LOCATION
His Majesty's Theatre: 827-905 Hay Street Perth WA 6000
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile: 0439 992 319
Web: https://aireflamenco.com.au
Email: mareelaffan@hotmail.com
Intertwine explores what it means to be Chinese and in Australia. Expressed through a variety dance forms and theatre acting, the performers share their stories to confront all the challenges and charms of being Chinese in today’s globalised world.
The performers who live in Perth come from the Reunion Island, Mauritius, Malaysia, Hong Kong and South Africa. Using many forms of artistic expression including drama, narrative, and visual art this show ebbs and flows to tell these unique, intimate and provoking stories. By peeling away the layers on the Blue Room stage, this community would like to share their ups and downs of being Chinese.
For more information contact: Chung Wah Dance Group
Contact: Jen Nie Chong
Email: chungwah@chungwah.org.au
Phone: 9328 8657
Tickets go on sale at: blueroom.org.au
LOCATION: The Blue Room Theatre: 53 James Street Mall, Perth WA 6000
Hip Hop culture meets aerial circus artistry in a high-energy, dynamic get down. With heart-stopping spins and gravity-defying drops, these superhumans will have you on the edge of your seat.
Leaders in Perth's Hip Hop scene, our B-Boys bring skill, style, and mischievous personalities to the stage. Sharing the stage with our cute but mighty aerialists, witness this iconic and playful collaboration of art forms.
BOOK NOW at: https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/b-boys-fly-girls-fw2024
LOCATION: The Pleasure Gardens: Russel Square – Cnr James Street & Shenton Street, Northbridge WA 6003
AIRE Flamenco returns to the Underground Festival for a taste of Spain and the passionate and fiery artform that is Flamenco.
The Aire Flamenco dancers Maree Laffan & Valeria Gonzalez join featured guitarist and vocalist Justin Kutylowski (USA) and award-winning percussionist and former Cirque Du Soleil performer Marcus Perrozzi, for an evening of Spanish music, dance and culture.
THE AIRE Flamenco troupe will perform a selection of work that will transect flamenco styles and regions in Spain.
LOCATION
Lyric's Underground: Basement / 22 Lyric Lane, Maylands WA 6051
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile: 0439 992 319
Email: mareelaffan@hotmail.com
Web: https://aireflamenco.com.au
JB Creative brings you BURST 5.0!
An event like no other, with our love for shows and innate desire to connect and enjoy a chance to mix and mingle with our friends, the idea to create an interactive cocktail evening to intertwine the two was born.
The CBD Warehouse will be brought to life with a line-up of Perth's hottest Dancers/Choreographers Showcasing their fresh talent, plus the JB Creative Crew bursting onto the dance floor to perform and get things popping.
This evening of play between being entertained and socialising is the perfect night for a girls night, boys night, date night, mums night, weather you are a dance enthusiast or just love a good night out you wont be disappointed.
Our DJ will be throwing out a variety of tunes to keep you moving and grooving no matter what your taste!
Drinks available to purchase all night long.
Grab your tickets now and help us ignite this party!
16+ Cocktail Party Event. (16/17yrs MUST be with a Parent OR Guardian with SIGNED Permission letter from a parent)
Doors open at 7:30pm – (Action starts 8pm Sharp)
BOOK NOW AT:
https://events.humanitix.com/burst5
LOCATION: Perth Mess Hall – 8 Francis St, Perth WA 6000
Valeria González from Alegre Flamenco School Perth & Principal Dancer with Aire Flamenco is running a Beginners Flamenco Dance Workshop. The workshop will include an introduction to basic Flamenco footwork, arms, body technique & theory.
Val guarantees to make the workshop a fun and friendly atmosphere. All welcome!!
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Valeria González
Mobile:
0483 119 542
Email:
alegreflamenco.aus@gmail.com
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile:
0439 992 319
Email:
mareelaffan@hotmail.com
This Flamenco workshop is being run in conjunction with AIRE Flamenco's performances at Dunsborough Hall and Busselton Fringe:
FLAMENCO FUSION
Date: Saturday 02 March 2024
Show Start: 4:00pm
LOCATION: Dunsborough Hall – 44 Gifford Road, Dunsborough
¡OLE!
Busselton Fringe presents AIRE Flamenco for a spectacular Opening Event, at the Old Courthouse Courtyard Busselton. Join us for a taste of Spain, an evening of fiery Flamenco under the stars.
The award-winning AIRE Flamenco’s dancers will take you on a journey into the world of Flamenco. Dancer's Valeria González and Maree Laffan will dance a selection of works that will transect flamenco styles and regions in Spain.
Aire Flamenco dancers are joined by featured guitarist and vocalist Jeremias Sosa. Hailing from Buenos Aires his approach is founded upon the melodic songwriting of The Beatles and the guitar playing finesse of Carlos Santana, with punk, jazz and Latin feels within the living-breathing mix. Jeremias album featuring A Taste of Honey, won the ‘World’ category at the WAM Song of The Year Awards in 2017. Sosa’s musical spirit covers many styles, many places and many sounds.
Join us for Flamenco Under the Stars, a Spanish showcase.
¡VAMOS
BOOK NOW:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1169701?fbclid=IwAR3vJCVzep0HxH8GDdK5VnFV_lWQtvjlVjE25RvCScSBg2qFbytf-_cQQNo
LOCATION: Old Courthouse Courtyard – 4-9 Queen Street, Busselton
Aire Flamenco is celebrating St Patrick’s Day at The Duke of George with invited special guest dancer TARA COLLIS from the Celtic Academy Irish Dance.
AIRE Flamenco dancers, Maree Laffan & Valeria Gonzalez join guitarist and vocalist Justin Kutylowski and energetic percussionists Marcus Perrozzi & Steve Richter for an evening of Spanish music and dance, full of passion and life. The music and dance will cover styles and regions across Spain.
There is a historic connection between Flamenco Dancing and Irish Dancing and here we celebrate both artforms.
Hope you can drop in and celebrate with us.
LOCATION: Duke of George: 135 George Street, East Fremantle WA
A Free Multicultural festival event to celebrate the School's 50th Birthday. Stalls, food, live entertainment with dance groups, rides.
FOR MORE INFORMATION go to:
https://www.girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au/
https://www.facebook.com/GirrawheenSeniorHighSchool
LOCATION: Girrawheen Senior High School – 39 Calvert Way, Girrawheen, WA 6051
Join us for our themed, fun School Holiday Workshops & Activities. Each day our hosts will entertain for 3 hours of dancing, craft, games and fun.
Joining in our School Holiday Workshops & Activities is a great way to see if your little Fairy would like to do our weekly Fairy Ballet Classes. The School Holiday Workshops & Activities are run by the same teachers of the classes, so it is a great introduction and a great way to meet our Magical Fairy Teachers as well.
Cost: $40 per Child per Workshop
BOOK NOW at: https://fairyshop.com.au/holiday-workshops/holiday-workshops.html
LOCATION: The Fairy Shop, 196 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia
Join us for our themed, fun School Holiday Workshops & Activities. Each day our hosts will entertain for 3 hours of dancing, craft, games and fun.
Joining in our School Holiday Workshops & Activities is a great way to see if your little Fairy would like to do our weekly Fairy Ballet Classes. The School Holiday Workshops & Activities are run by the same teachers of the classes, so it is a great introduction and a great way to meet our Magical Fairy Teachers as well.
Cost: $40 per Child per Workshop
BOOK NOW at: https://fairyshop.com.au/holiday-workshops/holiday-workshops.html
LOCATION: The Fairy Shop, 196 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia
This is the fourth event in the cultural sharing series hosted by Victoria Park Centre for the Arts. A family friendly event celebrating the richness of Irish culture. All welcome!
The event will include traditional music & dance: Celtic Academy Irish Dancers, Robert Zielinski Duo (Irish fiddle & wooden flute), plus a cultural presentation, a sample of traditional food, spoken word and a complimentary soft drink.
MORE INFORMATION: https://vicparkarts.org.au/event/ireland-a-celebration-of-irish-culture/
LOCATION: 1-3 Hill View Place, Bentley
AIRE Flamenco returns to the Underground Festival for a taste of Spain and the passionate and fiery artform that is Flamenco.
The Aire Flamenco dancers Maree Laffan & Valeria Gonzalez join featured guitarist and vocalist Justin Kutylowski (USA) and award-winning percussionist and former Cirque Du Soleil performer Marcus Perrozzi, for an evening of Spanish music, dance and culture.
THE AIRE Flamenco troupe will perform a selection of work that will transect flamenco styles and regions in Spain.
LOCATION
Lyric's Underground: Basement / 22 Lyric Lane, Maylands WA 6051
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile: 0439 992 319
Email: mareelaffan@hotmail.com
Web: https://aireflamenco.com.au
The smash hit musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER comes to Perth in this reimagined new production.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is the ultimate celebration of the 1970s disco phenomenon that defined a generation and includes the Bee Gee’s hit’s ‘Stayin’ Alive’, ‘Night Fever’, ‘More Than A Woman’ and ‘How Deep Is Your Love’. Don’t miss SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER the musical live on stage at The Royale Theatre at Planet Royale.
This production is produced by award-winning director Drew Anthony whose recent productions include GREASE, CHICAGO, STRICTLY BALLROOM and A CHORUS LINE.
BOOK NOW AT:
https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/saturday-night-fever-tickets/artist/844061
LOCATION: The Royale Theatre at Planet Royale – 12 Lake Street Northbridge, WA 6003
AIRE Flamenco returns to the Underground Festival for a taste of Spain and the passionate and fiery artform that is Flamenco.
The Aire Flamenco dancers Maree Laffan & Valeria Gonzalez join featured guitarist and vocalist Justin Kutylowski (USA) and award-winning percussionist and former Cirque Du Soleil performer Marcus Perrozzi, for an evening of Spanish music, dance and culture.
THE AIRE Flamenco troupe will perform a selection of work that will transect flamenco styles and regions in Spain.
LOCATION
Lyric's Underground: Basement / 22 Lyric Lane, Maylands WA 6051
ENQUIRIES
Contact: Maree Laffan
Mobile: 0439 992 319
Email: mareelaffan@hotmail.com
Web: https://aireflamenco.com.au
The Victoria Park Centre for the Arts is delivering a programme of cultural sharing events showcasing the great diversity and rich cultures in our local community. This gathering is a family friendly event celebrating the richness of Nepali culture.
This event is presented by the Nepali Association of Western Australia (NAWA) Inc and will include:
- Nepali dance
- Nepali music
- Cultural presentation
- Sample of traditional food
- Ticket includes a complimentary soft drink
All welcome!
GET YOUT TICKETS AT:
https://events.humanitix.com/nepal-or-a-celebration-of-nepali-culture/tickets
LOCATION
Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
1-3 Hill View Place, Bentley WA 6102
Let’s party like it’s 1985!! The new smash hit musical THE WEDDING SINGER comes to Planet Royale from July 17.
Based on the hugely successful film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, THE WEDDING SINGER is the ultimate adrenaline-charged romantic comedy which shamelessly celebrates the 80s - big hair, big collars and big neon!!
BOOK NOW:
https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/the-wedding-singer-tickets/artist/984952
LOCATION: The Royale Theatre at Planet Royale – 12 Lake Street Northbridge, WA 6003
Victoria Park Centre for the Arts is delivering a series of cultural sharing events for neighbours, residents and community. Our August gathering is a family friendly event celebrating the richness of Indian culture.
This event is presented by the Narthanalaya School of Indian Classical Dance and will include:
• Indian classical dance
• Indian traditional music
• Cultural presentation
• Sample of traditional food
• Free water and juice available
All welcome!
LOCATION
Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
1-3 Hill View Place, Bentley WA 6102
Visit to the Duke of George to experience a night of Spanish culture and vibrant flamenco.
AIRE Flamenco dancers, Maree Laffan & Valeria Gonzalez join featured guitarist and vocalist Justin Kutylowski and energetic percussionist Marcus Perrozzi for an evening of Spanish music and dance, full of passion and life. The music and dance will cover styles and regions across Spain.
Join us for ‘Flamenco at Sunset’.
OLEEE
FOR BOOKINGS:
https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/aire-flamenco-presents-‘flamenco-at-sunset
LOCATION: Duke of George: 135 George Street, East Fremantle WA
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