A Salsa Celebration of International Women's Day
Finally sharing a very special ladies salsa performance I did with some very special ladies! Watch the video and discover the full story!
Celebrating my incognito ladies today!💃
Thinking back to this time last year when we were hard at work rehearsing for our show 🔥Aves de Fuego🔥all part of the @incognitodanceproject!
So many hours went into crafting this performance and it is my pleasure to finally share what the results were! Here we are performing at Incognito's Saturday Club in Putney last year!
So proud of what we all achieved, not only in the dedication to training, but all the costume detailing, amazing chats and time spent together. These are memories that I shall truly treasure!❤️🙏
💃Dancers featured
🔥 Project by Incognito Dance
👗 Outfit by Dance and Sway (customised by the dancers)
💎accessories by @nelly.incognitodance
🎥 Video edit by Susie Nathanson
🎵Song: La Malanga · Mercadonegro
🤗 Also big hugs and shout out to my other incognito ladies present & past 🤗
Happy international women's day ladies! ❤️
team in training -Featuring (clockwise): Alex, scarlett, Nelly, Aliki, Corina & Susie
Introducing Tango
Pleased to introduce my now finished painting called ‘Tango,’ inspired by two wonderful dancers, Dmitry Vasin & Esmer Omerova. Discover the ideas behind this painting and watch how it developed from start to finish.
Introducing my finished painting Tango.
Inspired by the wonderful @dmitryvasintango & @esmer__omerova and their spellbinding performance of Argentinian tango in 2015, which utterly transports me every time I watch it - click button below to see them in action.
I loved how this performance paired power with grace, strength with delicacy and underlying all of it, an exquisite, intimate connection between lead and follow.
The moment I chose to paint was a split second, held just before Esmer is lifted overhead. This is where the idea for the King Fisher came from, rooted in this feeling of taking flight, both literally and emotionally.
I also wanted to play with what the digital watercolour could do, loading my virtual brush with water and tilting my virtual paper in different directions, to let the paint run and drip and express itself, searching for the balance between control and spontaneity.
I am pleased to announce, Tango is now available as a beautiful art print, in a range of sizes and finishes. For buying options see listing below.
If you are quick you can see it up close in person at Putney library [5-7 Disraeli Road London, SW15 2DR] until 5pm today, all part of an exhibition called Performers in Paint, showcasing artworks by myself and fellow artist Stella Tooth.
Any Qs, let me know!
This fine art print is of my original digital painting of two beautiful Tango Dancers, inspired by Dmitry Vasin & Esmer Omerova. It was painted free hand using a stylus and pressure sensitive tablet on a computer.
Each print from this digital painting is an original; professionally printed on beautiful Hahnemühle photo Rag paper, 308 gsm thick, with top grade, light fast, fade-resistant inks.
Free UK shipping
For international shipping please CLICK HERE for a quote
A Royal Academy Experience
An extraordinary collaboration, bringing together two of my favourite things in a truly magical way. Discover what Incognito Dance was doing at the Royal Academy of Arts last week!
On the 7th July something rather extraordinary happened.
An immersive drawing, dancing workshop in one of London's most prestigious centres of Arts and culture, inspired by David Remfry's wonderful watercolours of people dancing.
The Incognito Dance team and I were invited to participate and journeyed up to town on a beautiful summer's eve to dance in a whole new way, within the stunning rooms of the RA!
Our brief was to move in slow motion for the artists attending, holding shapes for them to draw. Used to the fast, dynamic energy of the dance floor, this was a novel and fascinating experience for us all.
Influenced by a dream-like mix of music, curated by the brilliant @tom_h_visualsound - we found ourselves exploring movement in a powerful and meditative way. It felt very calming and beautiful to see the subtle dialogues that emerged between us and the people drawing.
A particularly special occasion for me to see two of my greatest loves, dancing & drawing, come together in such a harmonious and magical way!
Massive thank you to:
For making this possible and to the fantastic enthusiasm of all the people attending!
Also huge love to the wonderful dancers from @incognito_dance
Jeff Tarpinian - @incognito_dance
Mia Amorbaila - @mia.amorbaila
Alex Boneva -@bonevaalex
Aliki Siganou - @aliki.siganou
Phil Araujo - @philippearaujo1
Jorge Gomez - @jorgeedugona
Deimante Politovaite - @diamonddancestudio31
Stefan Korac
Florian Naejus
Sean Jennings
Anthony
Last Night's Big Reveal
The special moment when I presented a new dance inspired painting to the dancers that inspired it, the wonderful Jeff Tarpinian and Mia Amorbaila, at Incognito Dance’s monthly social, last night in Putney.
After an intensive couple of months of dancing and painting, it was a real joy to reveal the first of a new series of work, at Incognito Dance's Monthly social in Putney last night.
The artwork in question was a particularly special piece, inspired by the wonderful Jeff Tarpinian and Mia Amorbaila who have done so much to encourage and support me as a dancer, teacher and artist.
They didn't know I was working on this painting of them and this is the moment they saw it for the first time!
I will soon be sharing the time-lapse of this painting, along with other dance inspired works, all of which will be on display for the first time at my upcoming exhibition 'Performers in Paint' at Putney Library from the 14th June - 15th July, in collaboration with my friend and fellow artist Stella Tooth
For all the info about this click the WAF 2023 button below.
For more info about Jeff & Mia and all that the wonderful Incognito Dance company do, click the INCOGNITO DANCE button below
Also, in case you were wondering, I am all dressed up having just performed an energetic new show with the Incognito Dance Project team . I will be sharing a video of this performance in the near future, so keep watch!
A Special Monthly Social
Come and dance with us at Incognito Dance’s monthly social in Putney tomorrow [27th May]. Have fun with our friendly classes and social AND see our exciting new salsa performance along with a special announcement revealing a a new dance and painting fusion!
An extra special line up! Come join us tomorrow [27th May] at Incognito Dance’s monthly social in Putney!
FUN & FRIENDLY CLASSES
All levels welcome! I’ll be teaching Beginners!
OPEN 7:15pm
BACHATA classes at 7:30 - 8:15pm
SALSA classes from 8:30 - 9:15pm
Party till midnight!
SHOW ALERT
Around 10pm see us perform our new show Aves de Fuego!
HELPFUL INFO
LOCATION: The Dance Lab, 63 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 2RD
TICKETS: on the door or purchase online at www.incognitodance.com/special-event-at-putney-salsa-club
AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT
Combining my art & dance, all will be revealed!
Look forward to seeing some of you there!❤️😊
Turning a dance into Paint
Transforming an inspiring Bachata dance into a dynamic, energetic and romantic painting! Watch a timelapse of my latest work in progress.
What’s the next best thing to Bachata dancing?
Painting it! Here’s little behind the scenes, of another work in progress, for my upcoming 'Performers in Paint' exhibition this June.
Inspired by a beautiful moment from a Bachata show performed by the MG Elite Team at the Los Angeles BKS Festival in 2015.
I've let my imagination run wild, creating a graffiti background with ideas bursting out all over the place! What do you think?
This is one of a few dance themed works I'll be showing, alongside a mix of other performer related pieces. The exhibition will also be featuring artworks by my fellow artist and collaborator Stella Tooth.
EXHIBITION & WORKSHOP KEY DATES
Performers in Paint, Art Exhibition | 14th June - 15th July 2023, Putney Library opening hours, free event
Salsa Dancing Beginners Workshop | 22nd June 2023, 5.30-7.30pm, £12 / £10 concessions
Dance Themed Life Drawing workshop | 24th June 2023, 2-4pm, £12 / £10 concessions
Artist Talk | 29th June, 6-7pm, free, RSVP required
Bookings are now open for the workshops. Availability is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
For further info on all the events & to book tickets, click the button below.
This is all part of the amazing Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival which is hosting over 130 lively events across Wandsworth Borough between the 9th and 25th June 2023.
For the full events programme click the button below.
Any Qs, do let me know!
The Incognito Dance Project
An exciting new collaboration of dance teachers, in partnership with the Incognito Dance Company, revealing our first debut show!
An exciting new collaboration of dance teachers, in partnership with Incognito Dance, have come together to create The Incognito Dance Project
Featuring the following dancers
So proud and honoured to be part of this fantastic group of ladies whose energy and passion for dance are endlessly inspiring!
Come see us perform our new show Aves de Fuego for the first time tonight at Incognito Dance’s Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, W6 9DH
👗 Outfit by the brilliant @danceandsway_official
UPCOMING SHOW DATES
12TH APRIL - HAMMERSMITH - TONGIHT!
20-24TH APRIL - IBIZA
27TH APRIL - EARL'S COURT
30TH APRIL - MAMBO CITY CONGRESS
15TH MAY - WIMBLEDON
27TH MAY - PUTNEY
MORE DATES TBC
Do get in touch, for more info about the project or to inquire about booking us for festivals and corporate events.
Introducing Incognito's New Ladies Salsa Student Team
Incognito Dance’s new Ladies Salsa Student Team are taking to the stage this week, after a 12 week intensive course with the wonderful Mia Amorbaila. Watch a little overview of our story and find out more about where and when you can see us perform!
Say hello to Incognito Dance's wonderful new ladies styling student team!
After 12 weeks of training hard, our new show, choreographed by the fabulous Mia Amorbaila, is launching this week!
Catch us performing on the following dates:
13TH APRIL - EARLS COURT
15TH APRIL - BOS
17TH APRIL - WIMBLEDON
19TH APRIL - HAMMERSMITH
20-24TH APRIL - IBIZA
28TH APRIL - MAMBO CITY CONGRESS
29TH APRIL - PUTNEY
5TH MAY - QUE RICO, BALHAM
MORE DATES TBC
These courses are always such a joy to see unfold. A powerful mix of committed students and passionate teaching, all of us moving toward a common goal together, trusting in the process and watching the improvements develop week by week, making us all stronger and more confident, building wonderful friendships along the way.
For more details check out www.incognitodance.com
Dancing in Paint
Ben and Jovana’s performance story captured in a special painting. Watch all whole journey from show stopping finale lift, my painting’s evolution and the finished framed canvas presented to Ben in the Dance Attic rehearsal studios in Fulham!
This is the story of Ben & Jovana's finale moment at the Edinburgh Salsa Congress, where they performed in January 2020 and how it inspired a painting.
I performed in the same show and wanted to see if I could explore the feelings & mood of the experience using their wonderful pose as the starting point.
These shows are a powerful synergy of elements; connecting music, movement, you with your dance partner and the audience; not to mention the weeks of training and drills that go into these precious few minutes of amazing energy.
Needless to say it was a really lovely exercise visualising these ideas in a painting.
Following completion, I discussed display options with the lovely Ben @benchaiofficial, who opted for a framed printed canvas.
I then had the honour of presenting the finished artwork to Ben after an Incognito dance training session - a beautifully fitting context given the circumstances!
Dance and painting are two of my biggest joys in life and it was magical weaving them together for this project.
Like the idea of capturing a special moment in a painting? I have something exciting in the pipeline, launching in April, so keep an eye out!
In the meantime, check out my commission service [currently fully booked until March] and feel free to contact me with any questions!
Quick shout out to the fantastic Jeff of @incognito_dance & Valentina @valedq for putting together the dance choreography that got this creative ball rolling!
Dance into 2023
The perfect way to start your year and your journey into salsa dancing! Come join me, this Saturday in Hammersmith at Incognito dance’s special 3 hour salsa workshops, where I will guide you through all the basics!
Curious to start salsa dancing in 2023?
I've got the perfect launch pad for you!
Are you free this Saturday? Incognito are holding a special 3 hour workshop to kick start your dancing!
Designed for beginner and improver levels - I'll be looking after the beginners! :)
DETAILS
Saturday 7th January, 11am - 2pm
Hammersmith salsa & Bachata club, 11 Rutland Grove Hammersmith W6 9DH
£30 in advance (£38 on the door)
For more info visit: www.incognitodance.com/3-hour-beginners-improvers-intensive-salsa-workshop/
Any Qs? Feel free to get in touch!
Also a quick shout out to the wonderful ⭐️@karolina.klave⭐️ who features with me in this video of a beginners class at Incognito's monthly Putney Party!
Our Bachata Performance Story
Happy to announce after 12 weeks of hard core training the Incognito Bachata performance team are now show ready! Watch a short video showing our journey & where you can see us perform!
I am hugely happy to announce that the Incognito Bachata performance team are now launching their brand new show!
Here's a look back over the last 12 weeks of smiles, sweat and pizza!
It has been such a beautiful journey, lead by the incredibly generous and knowledgeable Jeff & Mia who have guided, encouraged and, where needed, issued us with additional press ups to get us show ready!
Thank you @incognito_dance & @mia.amorbaila for all your hard work & support!
I've been performing with Incognito since 2018 and am in awe of the incredibly special experience they deliver with their performance courses. You learn so much and meet the most wonderful people!
And, I love this idea of striving toward a common creative goal as a collective of people, fired by passion and a desire to learn. It makes this 'show time' moment all the more rewarding and memorable!
There is also a fabulous Bachata Ladies styling show launching at the same time, created by @karolina.klave & @bonevaalex which is truly sensational and should not be missed!
Come see us at Incognito's Salsa & Bachata clubs on the following dates:
5th Dec - Wimbledon
10th Dec - Putney [special Xmas Part]
15th Dec- Earl’s Court
All info at www.incognitodance.com
Look forward to seeing some of you there!
A Halloween Dance
See a little glimpse of Incognito Dance’s Saturday Halloween party, where I taught Improvers Salsa to a lovely bunch of Gals & Ghouls :)
A happy flash back to this Saturday & Incognito Dance’s Halloween dress up Bachata & Salsa night in Putney!
It was a Fab atmosphere with some great costumes!
Here's a snippet of the Improvers Salsa class I taught with the amazing @karolina.klave
Incognito are also open tonight so head over there if you fancy Halloween Dance!
All info 👉 https://www.incognitodance.com/
Dance Update
Catch a glimpse of this Monday’s Bachata Improvers class at Incognito Dance company's Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club.
Another happy Monday teaching at Incognito Dance Company 's Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club
Playing with lock & drop variations, teaching Improvers Bachata 😊
Thank you to the lovely student who helped demo the routine with me and to the amazing Grace for filming it!❤️🙏
Come find me at Incognito's Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club this Wednesday for more dancing experiments!😅
All info 👉 https://www.incognitodance.com/
Dance Update
Another happy evening at Incognito dance’s Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club. This week teaching Improvers Bachata, watch a short summary of the class.
In dance news...another energising eve at Incognito's Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club this week.
Here I'm teaching improvers Bachata with the wonderful ⭐️ Karolina Klave ⭐️
In Hammersmith, teaching on Wednesdays as well - come join if you're around! 💃🕺
For all the info check out 👉 https://www.incognitodance.com/