Instagram Youtube Icon-eventbrite-icon

Dance

[ Infinitwirl ]

Originating in Milan, Italy, Eliana began her artist-based practice in a Milan-based studio. Completing Diplomas in both Fashion Design and Illustration, Eliana engaged in an Apprenticeship with renowned Italian Watercolour Painter Claudio Jaccarino, Laboratorio di Cromografia, who she has since exhibited with internationally on multiple occasions.

Following her ;me in Italy, Eliana moved internationally, continuing her practice in Dublin and is now professionally settled in Sligo, Ireland where she continues her personal research work. Eliana’s dance-based practice, Infinitwirl, can be described as a multicultural fusion. Utilising the experiences she was having orienting herself within a new country and culture, she has chosen folk dances from her own background as means of cultural and historical heritage of the world. Through this, Eliana interrogates the role movement plays in our collective experience of world-citizens; hoping to reawaken in our modern society the ancient human instinct to express oneself through the movement of the body, enabling individual self-expression in order to share with our community those deep values that seem destined to disappear.

See Dance Gallery
See Dance Videos
Book A 1-to-1 Class
Contact Eliana
View Eliana's CV

About Infinitwirl

Infinitwirl dance project promotes Mediterranean music and folk heritage to create a cultural and multicultural exchange between National and International traditions, dances from the South of Italy (Tarantella tradition), Europe (Balfolk) and the rest of the World (Bellydance).

Infinitwirl Dance project would like to open a wider view on how dances from different geographical areas are connected by a golden thread embracing all humanity that shares life on this beautiful Planet Earth. Encouraging the practice of dance a person can reach high levels of solo dance, dance in couple, and dance in group with great benefit, improving grounding and energy flowing, self-confidence and self-expression, healthy boundaries, caring, respect and sense of community.

Dances from the South of Italy Pizzica Pizzica, Tammurriata and Montemaranese and other Tarantellas from different regions. We are going to pass on the history and meaning of these dances through our personal experience and passion for them.

We are hoping to give a greater awareness of these dances which today are part of a living tradition in the South of Italy and can be experienced at first hand in festivals and celebrations by any interested traveller.

European Balfolk (Scottish, Burree, dances from France and Portugal…and more) focused on the improvisation aspects of those dances and their traditional and neo-trad variations.

Bellydance opening a door to the rest of the World travelling around the Mediterranean Sea, we explore the fascinating movements of this ancient dance, influences, and rhythms

Everyone can express themselves through body movement and gestures and we are organising classes to teach the basic steps of those dances. 

Dance Descriptions

Improvisation Dance

This class will encourage to create your own dance, gentle movements and tips to discover the joy of dancing. Through gentle movements, improvisation and the energy of the music we...

Learn More

Belly Dance

Oriental style Belly Dance. Rhythmic and undulating movements, sequences, improvisation to experience the beauty and the mental and physical of benefits of Belly Dance.

Learn More

European Balfolk

Traditional or neo traditional improvisation suitable for solo dance, couples or groups. Any dance can be adapted as solo dance and a regular practice can significantly improve your precision, coordination,...

Learn More

Montemaranese

Circle dance to celebrate the Carnival at Montamarano village (Avellino area). It is an improvisation dance lead by the “Mastro da Ballo” who creates exuberant gestures and steps that everybody...

Learn More

Tammurriata

Dance from Naples and the area around Vesuvio and takes its name from the drum known as the “TAMMORRA”. This is a large round drum, in a wooden frame in...

Learn More

Pizzica Pizzica

The Pizzica is a dance for couples which forms part of the popular Italian tradition of the South.It is linked to the therapeutic ritual of TARANTISMO, which started and thrived...

Learn More

Upcoming Dance Events

There is no Event

See Past Events

Benefits of regular dance practice

  • Stress relief
  • Improve general and psychological wellbeing
  • Better coordination, balance, aerobic resistance
  • Harmonize body and spirit
  • Reconnect with our own centre, vitality, and energy
  • Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Encourage self-expression
  • Improve relationship between people and the space around
  • Improve communication and social skills
  • Remove cultural boundaries   
  • Develop community spirit

Book A 1-To-1 Dance Class

Reviews

“I have been taking belly dance classes with Eliana for 10 months now and I am very happy about it! Eliana always asks how I feel at the beginning of a session and builds the class around it. At the same time, she also directs the class in a way to reach the next dance objective. Every class has some warming up, stretching, explanations about movements, practice, and improvisation. This is a great mix and time just flies! Eliana is also flexible and understanding when I need to move the class to another day for any reason, which I really appreciate. These classes are a great way of having fun, relaxing, learning how to move and to express yourself differently and gaining in strength and flexibility. An experience that I highly recommend!”
Myriam Deshaies
Myriam Deshaies
“Eliana is an excellent and inspiring teacher with an impressive knowledge of different movements and dance styles! Since April 2020, I am taking Balfolk dance classes with Eliana every week. In addition, I attended a number of workshops about traditional Italian dances, such as Tammurriata or Pizzica. My weekly classes with Eliana are very well adapted to my level and preferences. Through her enthusiasm, patience, and positive attitude, she succeeds in making every class is a valuable experience and a lot of fun. She has not only taught me how to do the right steps and movements but also increased my awareness of the interactions between my mind, body, and the music. I wholeheartedly recommend her workshops and one-to-one dance classes to everyone!”
Alexander Kellerer
Alexander Kellerer
“Since the lockdown I am taking every week class dances with Eliana. She introduce me to Pizzica and Balfolk dance for now, doing by rotation the order I prefer to. She is a great teacher and has a lot of patience with new pupils. I love how she handles the group meetings. I feel my coordination improved and I'm more energetic. I recommend her for 1-to-1 classes, she can prepare a schedule to your level and adaptability.”
Irina
Irina
“Eliana was my personal assistant a few years ago and she introduced me to the Pizzica and Tamurriata dances. We danced every Sunday at the market. Eliana Valentini is a wonderful teacher and introduced me to the music of South Italy it was an amazing new experience. It was something I had not seen or heard before. I would highly recommend InfiniTwirl to anyone who wants a fabulous experience, a great time and be able to learn a new skill xxx”
April Bryan
April Bryan
“I first learned about the mystical healing dances of South Italy a few years ago when Eliana held a workshop at a healing event in our home. Her love and passion for the dance and its history is infectious and her dancing is exquisite. We were all intrigued to hear the traditions of Pizzica and Tamurriata, but most of all we really enjoyed trying them ourselves. Eliana helped us to get into the spirit and energy of the dance and soon we were swishing and swatting our scarves with gusto. I’ve had the pleasure of attending other workshops with Eliana since and hope to do so again soon. I wholeheartedly recommend her workshops. Gracie Eliana”
Caroline Sweeney
Caroline Sweeney
“Ten years ago, Eliana Valentini introduced me to the magical dances of the South of Italy, and changed my life forever. Eliana’s inspiring teaching of the Pizzica and Tamurriata dances has enriched my life – I had never heard music like this before and learning to dance to it was an amazing experience. I am so grateful to come across a teacher like Eliana, whose enthusiasm and multi-faceted intuitive style has made every class a magical and joyful experience”
Christine Warner
Christine Warner
“Amazing course, I suggest to everybody who loves dance.”
Felice Bevilacqua
Felice Bevilacqua
“It really was a joy to learn Pizzica and Tammurriata with Eliana. I regularly attended her classes at the old Dublin Food Coop in Newmarket Square a few years ago now. A real highlight was when I was at a wedding on the Italian Almafi Coast. Tammurriata was had..and it was a great surprise for all to find this Dublin man marking the dance too with joyful blessings to future fertility of the newlywed couple! I really enjoyed Eliana's consistent joyful sharing of her knowledge of these dances. The space she facilties let's all relax and be true their selves...really a very magical atmosphere is had..one which I find nurtures the very soul!”
Graeme Howard
Graeme Howard
“Infinitwirl is an inspiring journey, not only from the musical point of view, but also for its historical and anthropologic contents. This project gave me the chance to experiment with different instrument like Bouzouki, Oud, Bodhran and Armonica respecting the unique traditional structures of the Souther Italian Dances. It is also a great opportunity for me to experience the intense connection between music and dance and the subtle affinity between the musician and the dancer during a live performance.
Andrea Facco
Andrea Facco
Previous
Next

Let's Dance!

I offer 1-to1 classes, dance workshops and dance performance to different types of individuals, community groups and organisations around Ireland. I can create a class or event to suit your specific requirements. Please fill out the form below to express your interest.