Karenna Alexander
Dancer (Manly, NSW)

Karenna is an experienced dancer and yoga teacher with a great passion for Bellydance and West African Dance. She has been dancing most of her life, and has taught and performed throughout Australia for the last ten years. She studied Physical Theatre at the Drama Action Centre (Sydney) and holds a Diploma of Ki Yoga.

Karenna founded, co-directed and toured with El Zaffa - Caravan Dance Theare. A street theatre performance troupe, El Zaffa drew inspiration from traditional African and Middle Eastern Rhythms. They performed at Woodford Folk Festival, Canberra Folk Festival, Carnivale and numerous other festivals throughout Australia.

Karenna has worked, and continues to be invited to work as lead dancer with world music bands such as Drum Arabic and Global Roots. As well as working with established world music artists, she has also initiated and directed her own creative projects. She also holds workshops and dance classes that explore rhythm and movements from around the world. As a teacher, her commitment is to increase peoples sense of play and joy via dances, music and movement. She currently runs 'Wild Grooves - for body & soul' every Monday night at Manly Oval Hall.

Karenna has a passionate commitment to creating and participating in events that encourage community particiation. As a performer her aim is to entertain and inspire people as well as increase awareness, understanding and respect for varying cultural beliefs and experiences.

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