Festival Workshop
Graceful Lines: From Fingertips to Toes
with Vanessa Castro
About this workshop
Learn how to create elegant, expressive lines with your hands, arms, and feet. This workshop focuses on the finishing details that elevate your dance: graceful extremities, controlled extensions, and beautiful positioning that bring sophistication to your technique. Perfect for dancers who want to add elegance and refinement to their movement.
Your Tutor
Vanessa Castro
Vanessa Castro is a passionate teacher dedicated to helping her students thrive and reach their full potential. Originally from Brazil, Vanessa is a professional belly dancer and instructor with over 20 years of experience in the art of Middle Eastern dance. As the founder and director of Studio Vanessa Castro in Curitiba, Brazil, she has trained many successful professional dancers and directed numerous shows and events. Her students and choreographies have won multiple competitions, reflecting her commitment to excellence and creativity. Vanessa has travelled to the Emirates, Lebanon, and Egypt to deepen her understanding of the culture and dance. Based in New Zealand for over 10 years, she was part of the teaching team and troupe at Phoenix Belly Dance for many years. She was also selected to perform at the Belly Dance Evolution show in Sydney. More recently, she opened Studio Vanessa Castro in Auckland. Vanessa continues to share her expertise through classes and workshops nationwide, bringing her warm and welcoming energy and deep expertise to every session.