Part of Alserkal Art Week - November
For kids aged 6-9 and families, combining contemporary dance with nature-inspired creativity using fabric.
Teaching dance moves reflecting natural elements while crafting imaginative movements to blend with the routines. Participants will engage in a simple warm-up, learning choreography inspired by water, fire, nature, and air, fostering creativity and individual expression within each element. The session culminates in a showcase where each child presents their dance routines, incorporating coloured fabric, celebrating both the elements and the young dancers' artistic expressions.
Curated by Rashid Almheiri
Biography
Rei, from the Philippines, is the youngest member of Sima Dance Company. She commenced her training with the company at the age of 9 and started dancing professionally at 12 during the Al Quoz Arts Festival and the Fujairah International Arts Festival in 2018. Her training encompasses Ballet, Modern Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary Dance. Presently, she teaches Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance at Sima Performing Arts and serves as a lead artist in Sima Dance Company.