Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra

Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra A dance and music ensemble that embodies creative contemporary sensibilities steeped in a rich and a

Director, Producer, Choreographer, Instructor
Immersive Film: 7gatesfilm.com
Theatre Productions: YRAperformance.com

Last Rehearsal last night of this 5 month journey. Performance today - "Essence"INFO & TIX: YRAperformance.com
04/25/2026

Last Rehearsal last night of this 5 month journey. Performance today - "Essence"
INFO & TIX: YRAperformance.com

INFO & TICKETS: YRAperformance.com
03/30/2026

INFO & TICKETS: YRAperformance.com

YRA rehearsal yesterday for "Essence" at Harbourfront Centte Theatre on April 25 as part of Dance Ontario dance weekend ...
03/30/2026

YRA rehearsal yesterday for "Essence" at Harbourfront Centte Theatre on April 25 as part of Dance Ontario dance weekend '26.

I am so proud of this amazing team. They are working together to polish up the five new choreographies while I am in Costa Rica. I have seen the videos and I am impressed.❤️

YRAperformance.com

Under the guidance of the City of Toronto and Environment Canada, the Harbourfront Centre Theatre has been advised not t...
01/25/2026

Under the guidance of the City of Toronto and Environment Canada, the Harbourfront Centre Theatre has been advised not to open the theatre tomorrow, Jan 25, due to extreme weather conditions.

The new date of "Essence" as part of Dance Ontario Dance Weekend 2026 will be announced soon.

A first in 45 years of performing. I have only ever been cancelled bc of war or Covid. Never the weather.

In the green room post Tech tonight. Don' miss the performance this Sunday. 5 new choreo. YRAperformance.com
01/22/2026

In the green room post Tech tonight. Don' miss the performance this Sunday. 5 new choreo.
YRAperformance.com

1st & 2nd rehearsals for "Essence" Info: YRAperformance.comPerformances Jan 15 & 25
01/10/2026

1st & 2nd rehearsals for "Essence"
Info: YRAperformance.com
Performances Jan 15 & 25

We begin official rehearsals for ESSENCE this evening with these seven wonderful dance artists. Link for bios below. In ...
01/02/2026

We begin official rehearsals for ESSENCE this evening with these seven wonderful dance artists. Link for bios below.

In case anyone is curious, here are the rules for rehearsal:
REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE

1. Once rehearsal starts, there is no talking unless specific to the choreo and cell phones are turned off and put away.
2. Be aware and learn parts not specific to you in case you need those instructions later.
3. Be a fully emotive interpreter at all times. Be fearless to express your authentic emotions for every step and every run through
4. As an interpreter, I need you to bring your creativity to the process. Every physical movement must have an emotional reaction attached to it. Let the combination of the music and the choreography dictate that for you in your personal authentic way. I can not tell you how to feel. I may guide when appropriate.
5. If your emotion is too much or off track, I will steer you, but I need you to give me something to work with first.
6. When you have emotion attached to the movement, you will find practice and memorization is far easier and faster. When you recall the emotion attached to the music, the body follows.
7. Be warmed up and ready to rehearse BEFORE rehearsal time. Arrive 15-30 minutes early. A properly warmed up body and mind is very important to the speed and ease of the rehearsal.
8. When being corrected, no one cares or wants to waste time listening to excuses. Just apply correction and keep going.
9. You are now professional dance artists, so you should listen carefully and immediately apply correction. I should never have to waste time correcting twice.
10. Mistakes are great. I love them. Do not be afraid to make them. Often, they inspire new ideas for me. But, the same mistake twice, after being corrected, never.

❤️❤️❤️

I am so looking foward for this great team to work together tonight and over the next few weeks. It is a really strong group of dance artists and beautiful souls. I feel the chemistry is going to be amazing in impacting audiences.

And I am excited (and petrified) to try out my new choreography ideas. Fear is imperative in creating art. WooHoo! Here we start the ride!

Thank you for coming on this adventure with me. I hope you find it rewarding.

❤️❤️❤️

Company Bios: https://www.yasminaramzyarts.com/biographies

Info about Jan 15 & 25 performances of ESSENCE: YRAperformance.com

Classes & Performances - Toronto 2026Join us: danceYRA.com
12/29/2025

Classes & Performances - Toronto 2026
Join us: danceYRA.com

ESSENCE - Four new choreographies revealing the raw nature of four styles of Raqs Sharqi Jan 15 - Free COC Lunchtime Co...
12/28/2025

ESSENCE - Four new choreographies revealing the raw nature of four styles of Raqs Sharqi

Jan 15 - Free COC Lunchtime Concert Series
Jan 25 - Tickets: https://danceontario.ca/danceweekend-26/

Info: YRAperformance.com

Classes & Performances - Toronto 2026Join us: YasminaRamzyArts.com
12/27/2025

Classes & Performances - Toronto 2026
Join us: YasminaRamzyArts.com

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