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Living Dance 2023 welcomed back Emma Loftus, Sarah Vella, and Jay Asolo as part of the team once again. Emma taught Musical Theatre, Sarah led Contemporary, and Jay taught Hip Hop. Their continued contribution played an important role in shaping the year’s success.
We were also proud to expand the Living Dance family by welcoming Liliána Bozsányi, who taught Ballet and Contemporary; Natalia Sacilotto, who taught Ballet; and Sandra Mifsud, who led Yoga for Dancers. A special welcome back also went to Douglas Comley, who returned from previous Living Dance programmes to teach Progressive Contemporary Technique. |
Liliana Bozsanyi
My name is Liliána Bozsányi. In 2019, I graduated from the classical ballet department of the Hungarian Dance University. Subsequently, I became a character soloist at Ballet Pécs. The following year, I worked as a dancer at the Central Europe Dance Theatre in Budapest. During this period, I also completed the classical ballet master's course at the university, obtaining a teacher's diploma.
Throughout the years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with numerous esteemed choreographers, including Anton Lachky, Igor Kirov, Yaniv Abraham, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Gay Zmavc, Yvette Bozsik, and Bea Egyed. Additionally, I have expanded my horizons by participating in various master courses worldwide, such as the Wayne McGregor Course, Contemporary Dance Summer School in Koszecin, Kibbutz Ga'Aton, and Dancs Piran Summer Course.
I had the opportunity to partake in a choreography project organized within the renowned Prix de Lausanne ballet competition. Goyo Montero crafted the choreography for our performance. Notable accolades include the Hungarian Republican Scholarship, Ferenc Havas Memorial Award, and a first-place at the Monodance Festival.
Presently, I work as a freelance dancer and teach contemporary and ballet. I have also gained exposure to various facets of the film industry, engaging in multiple projects.
Overall, my aspiration is to be a versatile and accomplished dancer who brings a unique and captivating essence to the stage. I am committed to hard work, personal growth, and embracing every opportunity that comes my way.
Throughout the years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with numerous esteemed choreographers, including Anton Lachky, Igor Kirov, Yaniv Abraham, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Gay Zmavc, Yvette Bozsik, and Bea Egyed. Additionally, I have expanded my horizons by participating in various master courses worldwide, such as the Wayne McGregor Course, Contemporary Dance Summer School in Koszecin, Kibbutz Ga'Aton, and Dancs Piran Summer Course.
I had the opportunity to partake in a choreography project organized within the renowned Prix de Lausanne ballet competition. Goyo Montero crafted the choreography for our performance. Notable accolades include the Hungarian Republican Scholarship, Ferenc Havas Memorial Award, and a first-place at the Monodance Festival.
Presently, I work as a freelance dancer and teach contemporary and ballet. I have also gained exposure to various facets of the film industry, engaging in multiple projects.
Overall, my aspiration is to be a versatile and accomplished dancer who brings a unique and captivating essence to the stage. I am committed to hard work, personal growth, and embracing every opportunity that comes my way.
Natalia Sacilotto
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Natalia is a Brazilian dancer with 15 years work experience as a professional ballet teacher. She graduated as a professional ballerina with Advanced 2 exam of Royal Academy of Dance under the guidance of Ilara Lopes (ARAD); Natalia studied Classical Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz Dance and Stretching for dancers with renowned Brazilian teachers and performed in two contemporary companies in São Paulo: “Sopro Cia de Dança”, led by Roberto Amorim and Tatiana Portella; and “Coletivo Dona Coisa” led by Agnes Rodrigues.
Natalia graduated in Dance at Anhembi Morumbi University (bachelor and specialty degrees), and throughout her career as a teacher, taught in many schools in the city of São Paulo. She specialized in some methods such as: Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Registered Teacher with an international Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS), (PBT) Progressive Ballet Technique, Xtend Barre and Body Dance Progress. |
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Sandra Mifsud
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These classes draw parallels between the principles of yoga and dance promoting especially physical and mental well-being as well as a sense of self and self-expression. Through breath awareness, body alignment and mindfulness students will be guided through a physical practice encouraging mental focus and a non-judgemental approach to their learning.
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Jay Asolo
Jay Asolo is a successful choreographer, dancer and teacher & Co founder of World of dance Ireland. Jay trained under Buddha Stretch, Tight Eyex, Big Mijo, MrYoutube, Chrybaby, Pause & Flomaster. With over 21 years of teaching experience, Jay has developed dance crews to compete at international standards.
Credit:
Choreographed:
Overseas Workshops:
Judge:
Credit:
- 16th World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas 2014 – hosted by the production of America’s Best Dance Crew.
- Ryan Tubridy TV show.
- Olympics 2012 Coca-Cola Move to the Beats headphone promotion campaign by Mark Ron.
- Guinness Summer advertisement campaign 2019.
- The secret to Jay’s teaching success stems from his passion for mentoring students
- and his abundant creative energy. Jay is a well-established choreographer. He
- provided private lessons to Ronan Keating and Mikey Graham from Boyzone for
- their tour preparation.
Choreographed:
- Delorentos “In darknesses feel our way” & The Villagers “A Trick of the Light” music video and also choreographed/ co.directed Sia Babez “Hit My Line”.
Overseas Workshops:
- Living Dance Malta intensive summer camp 2015, 2016 & 2023 Italy Ravenna summer camp 2017, 2018,2019, 2020,2022, 2023 & 2024
Judge:
- IDA dance expressions competition 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, & 2023