Category: Theatre and Dance

Delight in Flamenco art- poetry dance and music with some of Sydney's finest artists!Annalouise Paul presents 'Flamenco for Everybody'. After the show- we'll have a Q and A with the audience about Flamenco culture- the social- historical and cultural elements. In dialogue with Annalouise and the musicians and singers- Rafael- Robbie and Byron- you learn about the influence of Romani- Jewish- Arab and Afro-Cuban cultures that make up Flamenco's songs- rhythms and dances.Ticket sales pay the professional artists and technical staff who have been struck without work due to Covid-19. Without support for our arts industry we rely on you- our appreciative audiences and patrons for ticket sales and donations. We gratefully accept your help.About the ArtistsAnnalouise Paul offers a unique contemporary-flamenco dancing style. An award-winning choreographer.Byron Mark on percussion is a genius at that. Watch out. His albums will be on sale too.Rafael Leon voice is authentic and soulful- a most-loved Flamenco singer.Robbie Varga gives us grit and flair- a highly-respected Flamenco guitarist.2 performances with a 22-in person limit for each show. All Covid-19 regulations apply.

Improve your musicality and learn choreography to songs from famous musicals such as 42nd Street- Singing in the Rain- and many others.In this class- you will learn the foundations of tap technique.This class is suited to people who have never taken a tap class or would like to refresh their tap-dancing skills.What is Tap Dance? Tap dance is a style of dance known for rhythm and musicality. Tap dancers wear shoes fitted with metal plates that create sounds when the dancer strikes their foot on a hard surface- such as the floor. Made famous by Fred Astaire- Ginger Rogers- Mr Bojangles and movie musicals from the 20th century.Tap shoes can be purchased online at Dance Essentials Co.This class is curated for small spaces. All you need is a chair and some clear floor space.

Join our Online Contemporary Dance Class where you will immerse yourself in dance and explore the craft of contemporary dance.Express yourself in a fun and nurturing environment.Learn:Floor workCoordination of the spine and limbsMoving in and out of the floor safelyCreativity and artistryCombinations and choreographyThis class is suited to people who have never taken a contemporary dance class or would like to refresh and extend their existing skills.This class is curated for small spaces. All you need is some clear floor space.

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.