Flora has been studying these dances for 30 years, and together with Mario, she founded a company called “La Gaia Danza”, which has entertained audiences with historical dance performances in castles, palaces, and various other settings.
With enthusiasm and joy, they continue to present these dances because they are simply “timeless” and form the roots of the beloved folk dances that people have rediscovered through the revival movement.

The English Country Dances span two centuries of history, from the mid-1600s to the mid-1800s, and represent a fundamental chapter in the evolution of dance in Europe. They brought about a true revolution in the way people danced and interacted with one another. It was also a time when creativity in choreography was given free rein.

Renowned and highly esteemed dance masters at court created countless new choreographies, increasingly engaging dancers in a game of exchanges, intricate patterns, rounds, chains, advances, and returns.

Flora and Mario, together with the John O’Leary Association, have been presenting English country dances for almost 10 years in Vialfrè, creating a vibrant atmosphere and generating special interest in this genre of dance. In a way, they are “out of time” because they continue to fascinate dancers with their diverse choreographies and the joy they bring.