Flow – Bellydance and Somatic Education – Summer of Culture 2026

DATE: Wednesday 19th August

TIMES: 1:30 – 4:30pm

Explore movement as a form of awareness and expression in this workshop combining somatic practice with guided movement exercises. Participants will work with rhythm, posture, breath and presence to develop a deeper connection to the body. Suitable for all levels, the session offers a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging experimentation and reflection. Through a progressive approach, participants will build tools for mobility, alignment and relaxation while exploring the relationship between movement, emotion and creativity. This workshop supports both physical awareness and creative expression through embodied practice.

Materials Provided: 

All materials provided.

Materials Required:

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for free movement and floor based somatic exercises.

Optional: 

Water bottle

Shawl

Hip scarf (for comfort and embodiment practices)

Tutor Bio:

Paloma Durante is a Brazilian artist, writer, and educator working at the intersection of art and pedagogy. Her practice explores embodied and participatory learning through performance, somatic research, and experimental writing. She develops workshops and laboratories that invite participants to engage with the body as a site of knowledge, focusing on touch, movement, perception, and collective experience. Her work has been presented internationally through residencies and independent projects in Brazil and the UK, creating spaces for creative inquiry, shared learning, and sensory-based artistic exploration.

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