Elementals Dance Company
We dance among the Elementals.
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We co-create in the beauty of the universe, weaving celestial and physical bodies with vibrant inspiration through the exploration of the elements - bringing the melodic movement and fantastical elegance to life.
We are 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, Indian, and FCBD Style dance.
Our stylizations are often accompanied with props such as: veil, sword, fan veil, skirt, cane, and finger cymbals (segat/zills). With devotion, love, and stunning choreographies, our performances offer both enchanting and informed dance that brings unique and soul shining stage presence.
We dance among the elementals, imbuing ancient lineage roots with humble modern flair, open hearts and graceful gratitude.
We are 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, Indian, and FCBD Style dance.
Our stylizations are often accompanied with props such as: veil, sword, fan veil, skirt, cane, and finger cymbals (segat/zills). With devotion, love, and stunning choreographies, our performances offer both enchanting and informed dance that brings unique and soul shining stage presence.
We dance among the elementals, imbuing ancient lineage roots with humble modern flair, open hearts and graceful gratitude.
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With decades of experience, the Elementals are one of a kind. Each member is a skilled performer with at least a decade of dance experience. Their classes and shows bring knowledge, practice, and mesmerizing presentation.
With decades of experience, the Elementals are one of a kind. Each member is a skilled performer with at least a decade of dance experience. Their classes and shows bring knowledge, practice, and mesmerizing presentation.
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.
She is the founder and director of the Elementals.
She is the founder and director of the Elementals.
Principals in Training
Judy
Judy began studying with Ruric Amari in 2023 and seeks to become the best dancer she can be.