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I am presenting a dance workshop 28 November in Cairns - venue to be determined.

I will go through the fundamentals of dance as a force to be reckoned with to move any limitation that no longer serves you. I will blend a bit of history, with theory, describe rhythm and facilitate dance exercises for the morning session. We will share a lunch with the arfternoon session dedicated to cutting up the groove on the dance floor, spreading our wings and moving our bodies, "sweating our prayers" (Gabrielle Roth).

The workshop will run from 11 - 4pm, will cost $100/$85 conc. Bookings essential- 0438 218 839....Min of 10, Max 16.
This will be the workshop that helps you realize why you love to dance and the connection to your divine and sexual authentic self.

Tropical Arts Measure for Measure-    William Shakespeare

This was an amazing production process-30 people on stage aged 6 years - 67 years, high school drama students in cast and as technical crew, Indigenous actors, South Korean lighting designer, university students, professional actors and people who just love acting, also differently abled actors. Even my son is in this. A place for all and all have a place. Inclusive community. A melting pot of all sorts focussed on telling a ripping good yarn. Produced in manga style the show had people on their feet clapping closing night- an extra ordinary experience.
This project and the idea of inclusive community is dear to my heart- and at the expense of raving on- lot of love and care going on.....complete sovereinty of creative process as an actor, complete support from cast and production crew to accept all of me just as I am.
Look out for more Tropical Arts producitons.

Hello world- well once again I disappeared into the world of theatre making, playing Mistress Overdone in Will Shakespeares Measure for Measure.....and what needs to be said today is
Women you are beautiful, you are born to radiate beauty, sexy aliveness, juicy glowing mystery, it is your birthright....so please STOP wearing DAGGY bra's and knickers. One does not have to spend a fortune, but get rid of the no elastic, washed til faded grungie undies. One can wear anything on top if the reveal shows underwear that makes you feel pretty, not functional....if it doesn't support you to feel beautiful, glamorous, sexy and want to drop your clothes - get rid of it....the end.

Festivals Up North (or FUN as we are better known) was formed by local arts and event producers who needed a platform to facilitate independent art, festivals and events.
We recognise the great opportunities and benefits the Buskers Festival offers to our local performers, our community as well as value adding to our tourism industry. The Buskers Festival seemed a very apt festival to make as our starting point.

Our goal is simply this:
To create, promote and grow positivity, impact, artistic expression and sustainable events whilst having fun.

We do not operate with commercial intent and any finances generated from what we create is invested back into the growth and development of new and existing projects.
The Ergon Energy Cairns Street Buskers Festival will be a great success this year and in the future thanks to many contributors: our sponsors, our creative team and our volunteers. FUN acknowledges that everything we do is a team effort and no one person's contribution is of less value than any others.
FUN welcomes and encourages like minded and spirited individuals and organisations who want to join us in fun festivals and a fantastic future. Input and contributions come in all shapes and sizes and we have many levels on which you can be involved.
We hope you all make the most of what the Buskers Festival has to offer and we look forward to many years of creating top-notch, world class festivals and events with you and for you.

The FUN Team

Melinda Norris - Festival Director
Melissa Robertson - Marketing Manager
Angi Varley - Festival Manager
Velvet Eldred - Cabaret and Comedy Club Manager
Narissa Heath - Pitch Manager
Cara Coughey - Festival Assistant
Rob Rutten and Joyce Mar - Rutten Technology Services
Matt Mann - Resident MC
Jason  Hanlon - Support Services
Be there!