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Idalia Dance Company
directed by Catherine Taylor
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Idalia Dance Company
Idalia is a creative space where dance is both an art form and a journey of self-discovery and collaboration. The result is unforgettable stage pieces and beautiful friendships.
New for 2026! Idalia Performance Retreat featuring AMY SIGIL!
Idalia Performance Retreat 2026
A unique opportunity to dive into dance for a full week of growth, creativity and connection.
Join Catherine and very special guest teacher AMY SIGIL for an immersive dance experience, 31st October to 6th November 2026 in the historic city of Colchester, UK.
Applications open 8th December 2025!
transform your dancing
Performance Courses
It’s time for you take your place on stage and truly shine. Discover the secrets of mesmerising stage presence and learn how to create unforgettable choreographies. Catherine has a wide variety of performance courses, ranging from one-off workshops to 9-month-long traning and mentorship programmes.
Wanna get in on the Idalia action and create something beautiful?
Idalia opportunities can pop up as a workshop, a day long intensive, or a multi-month performance programme – it all depends how deep you want to go. Keep an eye on this site and on Catherine’s social media for upcoming opportunities to join the company.
Book Catherine for workshops exploring stagecraft and choreography development:
Own the Stage
A Singular Magick
Celestial Bodies
and more!
31st Oct – 6th Nov 2026 in the historic city of Colchester, UK. A unique week-long immersive experience with Catherine and very special guest teacher Amy Sigil of UNMATA.
A 9-month-long performance skills development course culminating in an epic theatre show featuring original group and solo pieces created by dancers under Catherine’s mentorship. Next opportunity coming up in 2027.
"This piece was everything. Mindblowing. I loved everything about it "
kat
The dance company
Idalia Collective
The Idalia Collective is Catherine’s purely directorial branch of the dance company. Here she takes fusion bellydance to the next level, directing and working closely with dancers to create breathtaking performances that blend their individual artistry with our collective creativity.
Catherine has had the privilege of collaborating with and directing extraordinary dancers including Zoe Jakes, Amy Sigil, Alexis Southall, Sofeya, Rachael Redfern, Lydia Vines and many more.
If you’re eager to be part of this dynamic and collaborative dance experience then get in touch.
