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Hi, my name is Anne. I am a Canadian, I have been dancing since the age of 5 and teaching classes and workshops since the age of 17. From dance to meditation, from aerobic dance to fitness classes, I have managed a ‘Gold’s Gym’, owned and operated a huge dance fitness business and was one of the first female police officers in Canada.
My love of dance, theatre and fitness has kept me moving through 3 countries before making Australia my home 20 years ago.

Dance was always a passionate hobby and ‘give back to the community’ volunteer job until I started studying Middle Eastern Dance in the 1980’s. Now, after many years experience in dancing and teaching in Canada, USA and Australia I own and operate my business “Eastern Spirit’.

I travel to Cairo and the Middle East yearly to continue and expand my knowledge and deep love and appreciation of ‘The Dance of the Ancients.”
I believe that all dance forms, from Contemporary to Salsa can help to balance stress, fatigue, and poor body image. In my experience, Dance builds confidence, grace, self-esteem and fitness. It also makes us laugh….
Moving to music that excites and or calms us motivates us to move and balance chakras and it can make us feel beautiful.
My journey through dance has led me to many courses and pathways I may otherwise have missed…

1. Music Therapy
2. Dance Therapy
3. Laughter Workshops
4. ‘Wellness’ courses in U.S.A. in the 70’s
5. Meditation Courses
6. Dream Interpretation
7. ‘Dream Diva’ on KOFM Newcastle
8. Fitness Instructor in Canada
9. Mind/Body Connection Courses/Retreats
10. Spiritual Awareness Courses
11. Reiki Master (Australia in the 90’s)
12. Palmistry (Max Copper – Sydney)
13. Tarot Courses
14. Advanced Tarot Courses
15. ‘Festival Mystique’ Festival Organizer
16. Pranic Healing
17. Zumba Dance Fitness Training.