Category: Theatre and Dance

A fun and fabulous way to learn this beautiful art form!For beginners who have a minimum of 2+ years Flamenco.This class allows us to focus on drills and choreography at faster pace than the introductory level. We work on alignment and safe dance practice- musicality and rhythm based techniques and a contemporary approach and understanding of flamenco art.About Annalouise PaulAnnalouise Paul is a trained dance teacher and award-winning choreographer-dancer with broad experience working for Michael Jackson and LA Opera to NSW Dept of Education and Sydney Eisteddfods.What to wear: Loose clothing- shoes or boots with a heel.All Covid safety rules appl. You will be asked to sign in and social distance 2 metres apart in the studio. A Covid plan has been approved for Dance.

It's time to party your way into the new norm. Introducing Taylor's Saturdays DISCO DINER. Chair dance to the best of house & disco over delicious food and your favorite drinks.Whilst we're rearing to go- things are not completely back to normal just yet... Patrons are required to be seated with table bookings of a max of 10 guests. This won't stop us though. Get ready to have a dance with your mates at your table. Let's bring Taylor's back to lifeBOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL >->- up to 20 guests per bookingGeneral Admission | FREEVIP | $59: includes 1hr free-flowing drinks- x3 tacos per person*T&CsThis event will be held in line with easing Government restrictions around COVID. The event will be a seated event with social distancing practiced by all patrons & staff.*Complimentary beverage on arrival includes local beer- house wine or spirit. 1 hour beverage package commences when every member of your party has arrived- will run for 1hr and includes local beer- house wine & spirits. The Republic Hotel and Taylor's Rooftop reserves the right to refuse service to intoxicated patrons for the purposes of Responsible Service of Alcohol.

Are you ready to learn the magic of partnership dancing? We've got some great 4 week short courses for beginners covering a range of ballroom and Latin dance styles.You'll learn 4 styles of dance over 4 weeks- with the styles varying from course to course.Topics covered include:dance frame and how to hold your partnerbasic foot positions (steps)timing (dancing to the music)Courses are spread over a 4 week period with 1 x 50 minute session occurring each week.Dance styles covered in this course include:TangoWaltzCha ChaRumbaYou can also purchase a drinks add-on. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and some nibbles with your dance partner at the conclusion of session 4.*Due to COVID you must have your own dance partner.We are a COVID Safe registered business and have a COVID Safe Plan. Class size is strictly limited to 20 pre-registered participants. No ticket sales at the door.

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to prepare your own artwork or design that we'll laser cut for you.Led by an experienced facilitator over Zoom- these fun interactive workshops are a great introduction to the popular Adobe Photoshop software. Choose from 2 different workshops to design your own laser cut stamp or artwork.In each workshop you'll be guided through how to prepare your existing image or design using Photoshop. Once you're happy with your final design- we'll laser cut or etch it for you at our Darling Square Library makerspace. You'll receive your design by mail after the workshop to either hang on the wall or stamp with ink or paint.Over the 2-hours- we'll also give you a tour of the makerspace so you can see the laser cutter and 3D printers in action.What you'll learn Basic digital design using Adobe PhotoshopHow to navigate the user interface and import images  Tools including colour manipulation- image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting   Basic laser cutting and 3D printing processesWorkshop format   Interactive workshop using Zoom led by an experienced facilitatorMaximum 10 people - bookings are requiredSuitable for ages 16 and overParticipants under 18 years of age require parental permissionBeginner workshop with no required knowledge Laser cut designsTuesday 27 October- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 24 November- 1pm to 3pmLaser cut stamp designTuesday 10 November- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 8 December- 4pm to 6pmBefore the workshopPlease read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the workshop.You'll need to install Zoom and Adobe Photoshop on your own laptop or computer before the workshop and internet connection and an email address to use to send your file. Zoom is free to download and Photoshop is available on a plan or a 7 day free trial from Adobe online.Cost and inclusionsThe workshop cost is $30 per person which includes professional laser cutting of your design on plywood by City of Sydney and postage to your nominated address. Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 15cm x 10cm.Facilitator: Albert OngAlbert is a cofounder of Tinkery- an educational electronics supplier and electronics design consultancy. He has a background in mechatronics engineering and biotechnology- with an expertise in human interaction- augmentation and emerging technologies. Albert teaches at the University of Technology- Sydney across a number of faculties- including Engineering and IT- Science- Design- and Transdisciplinary Innovation.Explore other City of Sydney online workshops and events.  

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Next school holidays- prepare your child for the future with our unique STEAM program for kids in Sydney!Designed for kids ages 5 to 12- our program teaches students essential tools for the future which they are unlikely to learn at school. Our interdisciplinary approach to learning combined with project-based- hands-on learning experiences helps kids gain knowledge and competency in hard and soft skills they need to pursue careers in science- technology- engineering- arts and mathematics.Kids will also hone their skills in creative thinking- problem-solving- collaboration and critical thinking. Our program also harnesses children's creativity to complete awesome projects in coding- robotics- 3D printing- animation- design and media. Our Program StructureWhen your child first comes in- we'll go on a journey through a series of introductory lessons. After the first few sessions- your child will create a 'playlist' of activities planned out for a couple of weeks. Each week- we'll work through the playlist to learn new skills with a TinkerTank mentor.Being a member gives your child access to classes- mentors and our upcoming learning platform.For more information- check out our website.

The international platform for the support- exhibition and production of audiovisual dance Fiver promotes choreographic-audiovisual creation by promoting the professionalization of the film dance genre with the organization- since 2012- of an internationally renowned annual festival: FIVER.After the success of FIVER 2019- which celebrated its seventh edition with actions in Logrono and Madrid- its two main venues- this 2020 and for the second consecutive year- the Fiver-Cervantes program is being carried out within the festival- with a Selection of works by Spanish and Latin American creators and curated by Samuel Retortillo- wants to offer a current vision of audiovisual dance through works that have been produced by Fiver or that have been finalists in its international competition.The works of prestigious Spanish film directors of three generations are a perfect selection to show how cinedance has become a language of specific movement- where the creator brings dance to life through the screen. There are five works that can be enjoyed at Fiver-Cervantes 2020: the winner of the special FIVER 2019 award- I Love the Maids for Unreal- by Sofia Castro (Argentina)- the finalist- Babelian Circles- by Ferrand Romeu- and the collaborative works Fiverlabs 2019- Body to Body 2.0- coordinated by Esteban Crucci and Jordi Cortes- Wine or Grape ?- coordinated by Álex Pachon- and Bailaora- by Rubin Stein.This program is expanded with «Confined Bodies»- a series of videos that have been made during confinement- in order to analyze and give value to the creative proposals carried out during this period- by authors of the stature of Elias Aguirre- Richar Mascherin- Asun Noales- Alex Pachon- Jesus Rubio- Antonio Ruz- Guido Sarli and Pablo Venero.This comprehensive program will be presented within the framework of the Baila Espana festival in Bremen- which- in addition to its face-to-face celebration- will have a digital version this year- in which a wide variety of online activities will be offered- which will be accessible to all users of the Instituto Cervantes network of centers.

Saxophonist and composer- Gai Bryant has earnt a reputation as a Queen of Latin Jazz. She is fascinated with all the rhythms that make us move- particularly those blending Cuban- Peruvian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Gai joins musicians- dancers and communities across Sydney- through her projects with passionate arrangements that integrate traditional dance and song with a modern jazz aesthetic. Irresistible performances by her Afro-Peruvian sextet ALLY will open celebrations- before her big band- Caribe- will tear down the house in a visual and aural display. Vivid and frenetic- it will be impossible to walk away from this event without a smile on your face.Gai Bryant (saxophone) Eamon Dilworth (trumpet) Jonathan Cohen (piano) Stan Valacos (bass) Steve Marin (percussion) Georgio Rojas (percussion) Dai Moret (spoken word) Melody Riviera (vocals) CaribeAdrian Medira (dancer) Gai Bryant (saxophones) Julian Gough (saxophones) Lee McIver (trumpet) Danny Carmichael (trombone) Ed Goyer (piano) Nick Henderson (bass) Tono Marquez (percussion) Giorgio Rojas (percussion) Steven Marin (percussion)Covid-safe measuresIn accordance with COVID restrictions- AIM's John Painter Hall sits 140 people. All patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave.

Experience a Halloween like never before with a mindful rave that incorporates dance- mindful movement and a chance to let loose and have some fun all in the comfort of your own home (fancy dress optional!)Organised by International bestselling mindfulness author Shamash Alidina in partnership with Move4love- this multi-sensory wellness event will feature the uplifting beats of @DJ 1Conscious and talented new Move4love facilitators Dhanya Nambiar and Tianna Suffian.This event is open to all ages and all fitness levels. The event is on Zoom and live streamed from Shamash in London- UK and DJ1 Conscious in Malaysia!All those that sign up will get:Access to the live- online eventFree guided meditations.Other mindful goodies!Book your free spot here!