Calgary Folk Dance: Dance With Sonia and Cristian

Join us for a unique evening with world renown dance instructors Sonia and Cristian at Calgary Folk Dance Fridays! We will be dancing from 7 to 9:30 at Evergreen Community Spaces. This is a once in a lifetime experience to learn dancing from these two celebrated Romanian dance instructors.

Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu form a dynamic duo renowned for their captivating performances in Romanian folk dance.

Here's a summary of their backgrounds and contributions to the world of dance:

Cristian Florescu:

• Cristian's journey in dance began in Bucharest, Romania, in 1982, where he started with various Romanian folk ensembles.
• He received formal training from esteemed specialists, including Theodor Vasilescu, and honed his skills as a principal dancer with the National Ensemble Cununa Carpatilor.
• In 1990-91, Cristian obtained recognition as a solo dancer and choreographer in the folklore domain from the Romanian Ministry of Culture and the ACAFR.
• He later expanded his expertise by joining Les SortilËges, a professional folk dance company based in Montreal, Canada, in 1993. During his tenure there, he not only performed but also taught and choreographed dances.
• His time in Canada broadened his repertoire to include various dance forms such as modern dance, ballroom, jazz, tap, French-Canadian, and Irish step dancing.

Sonia Dion:

• Sonia, born in Quebec, boasts over two decades of experience as a professional dancer.
• She played diverse roles, including lead dancer, choreographer, and artistic director, for Les Sortilèges dance company, one of Canada's oldest professional folk dance ensembles.
• Throughout her career, Sonia has toured extensively worldwide, gaining exposure to a rich array of dance techniques. These include Romanian folk dance, Scottish Highland dancing, French-Canadian step dance, and ballroom dance.

Together, Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu infuse their performances with vibrant energy, warmth, and an eclectic mix of dances and music. They have not only preserved the cultural heritage of Romanian dance but also contributed to its evolution and global appreciation through their innovative choreography and passionate performances.
Don't miss out. The cost is $10.