Elementals Dance Company
Dance among the Elementals.
We exist among the celestial bodies of the universe finding inspiration and vibrancy in the exploration of the elements that bring melodic and fantastical beauty to movement.
A professional dance company that specializes in unique fusions that meld traditional and classical world dance with a wide variety of props and music to create mesmerizing stage shows. Each member has years of experience studying and performing a wide variety of styles including Arabic, Tahitian, Hawaiian, Indian, and FCBD style dance. In addition, we work with veil, sword, fan veil, skirt, cane, and segat (finger cymbals). With regular practice, love, and stunning choreographies, our performances offers both mesmerizing and informed dance that bring something unique to the stage.
We are the Elementals dance company and we dance among the elementals.
A professional dance company that specializes in unique fusions that meld traditional and classical world dance with a wide variety of props and music to create mesmerizing stage shows. Each member has years of experience studying and performing a wide variety of styles including Arabic, Tahitian, Hawaiian, Indian, and FCBD style dance. In addition, we work with veil, sword, fan veil, skirt, cane, and segat (finger cymbals). With regular practice, love, and stunning choreographies, our performances offers both mesmerizing and informed dance that bring something unique to the stage.
We are the Elementals dance company and we dance among the elementals.
Principal dancers:
Erica Jene LaViolette
Erica Jene LaViolette has been studying and performing ethnic dance since 2011 with Samovar Dance Company/Elementals Dance Company. Areas of study include Egyptian Oriental/Raqs Sharqi, Cabaret, and Turkish Belly Dance, American Tribal Style (FCBD®) and Tribal Fusion. Teachers have included Ruric Amari, Marti Love, Deb Ruben and Irina Arkulenko. Erica has been studying and is certified in Dance Therapeutics®. She also performs fusion belly dance with the local band Zu Zu Ya Ya.
Fiona Lea
Fiona began dancing at the age of 4 and never looked back. Over the years she has studied numerous styles of dance, including Modern, Hip Hop, Bollywood, Classical Indian Dance, Traditional Chinese Dance, and of course, Bellydance. This eclectic mix of influences gives Fiona a unique and captivating personal style. Throughout her work, Fiona focuses on gesture and detail. Outside of dance, Fiona is working towards her Masters degree in Library and Information Science, and spends her free time sewing, playing cozy video games, and hanging out with her cats.
Michelle Berry
Ruric Amari
Ruric-Amari is a dancer unlike any other. She has studied dances from around the world for 3 decades and has used her knowledge to create effective presentations of multiple styles of dance as well as beautiful fusion styes. She is known for her exquisite expression, lines, and musicality as well as a mesmerizing use of props such as veil and sword. Ruric has been a professional performer of International dance for 20 years and has taught recreational and professional dancers alike. She uses her studies of Delsarte and constant conditioning to help create effective presentations of multiple styles of dance