Welcome to The Centrepiece Sessions Sunday 7th July 2024 @ 8pm  UK TIME Dear Dancers, We have been enjoying our time dancing on the dancing green these past few weeks. It's been glorious to feel the sun on my skin, even though my fair complexion can only handle so much! It's so lovely to bask in … Continue reading News June
News April
Dear Dancers, Greetings from The Centrepiece, where we gather in harmony and compassion, drawn together by the gentle embrace of the sacred dance global community. Today, I'm delighted to share news of an intriguing new venture unfolding on our YouTube channel. As I've embarked on a journey to unearth the roots of Sacred Dance, I've … Continue reading News April
News January 2024
Dear Dancing Friends,I hope this message finds you in good spirits. Last night's session around "The Centrepiece" was truly enchanting, marking the beginning of the year with our first dance gathering. It was divine to see familiar faces and be surrounded by the warmth of our dancing community.Revisiting traditional steps tonight was a special tribute … Continue reading News January 2024
News November 2023
Welcome to The Centrepiece Sessions"Stepping into 2024" Saturday 27th January 2024 @ 19:30 UK TIME Dear Beloved Dancers, What a magically festive night we had! As winter wraps its chilly arms around us, I can't help but bask in the glow of the season's festivities. The warmth of our shared celebrations lingers, and I'm currently … Continue reading News November 2023
News October 2023
The Centrepiece Sessions "The Spirit of Winter" Saturday 25th October 2023 @ 19:30 UK TIME Dear Dancers, As the leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisper, it has been a harvesting week for me here in Forres, Scotland. I've been blessed with an abundance of apples, tomatoes, and greens from the gardens and … Continue reading News October 2023
Review Encontro Brasileiro 2023
Introduction - This is the Full article (abridged version appeared in The Grapevine Magazine) This is a little sharing about my experience during my first trip to teach dance in Brazil which I hope you enjoy. As I stepped off the plane, after a 12 hour flight, in São Paulo I felt the vibrant energy … Continue reading Review Encontro Brasileiro 2023
News September 2023
The Centrepiece Sessions "Harvest of Community Dances" Saturday 23rd September 2023 @ 19:30 UK TIME Dear Dancers, I hope you had a wonderful August!It has been a fantastic month for me, indeed very busy, but blessed with lots of dancing and traveling. Let me share some of the exciting moments from my dance-filled adventures. Dancing in … Continue reading News September 2023
News August 2023
Hello dear Dancers, We hope this newsletter finds you all dancing with joy and embracing the beauty of movement in your lives. The sun graced us with its presence here in Scotland, making for a wonderful weekend of dancing on the green to traditional dances. Next weekend, I am thrilled to share the delightful dance … Continue reading News August 2023
News June 2023
Welcome to The Centrepiece Sessions "Live From Community" Friday 7th July 2023 @ 19:30 UK TIME Dear Dancers,What an incredible month, it has been filled with so many unforgettable experiences. From our last Centrepiece gathering to my trip to Brazil for the Encontro Brasiliere 2023, the joy of dance has truly enveloped us. I had the great … Continue reading News June 2023
Dancing into 2021
November/December At the start of 2020 I wanted to go to another country and learn some dances in the traditional way, but alas we ended up with a bit of a situation world wide so it never happened. Instead I ended up learning from scratch how to utilise Zoom and be on screen! And although … Continue reading Dancing into 2021