While sitting and contemplating the space they were to be using, a story had come to her about a fairy who lived in the tree at the front and centre of the area.
We discussed her character, how she came to be there and any other known influencing factors in her life.

As the budget was small, we designed a plan to work around it.
We would find our materials in a second hand shop, and Paula would come to my space and help in any way she could to make the outfit.

In return, I would receive a mates rates off season day rate, as well as some personal sound healing sessions. This seemed fair as I get a lot of satisfaction out of the soundings, feeling relaxed and invigorated after them. (Sometimes I even see colours! With my eyes closed!)

As luck would have it, the very first “op shop” we walked into contained all of the ingredients we needed to make her character! It was as if we were guided. It’s fantastic when life flows easily like that.

We made a plan to meet the following week and make this thing!
I had to fit the dress, bring it in, shorten it, and add wings. I re fitted a broken gold old belt I had lying around, and devised a head band using one of the extra gold links from the belt.
After Elmira was completed, it was decided they needed an elf character. This time, after looking at a lot of references and defining the most appropriate structure, they bought some fabric, and i spent another day and a half the following week putting it together for another off peak, mates rates day charge. They were also present that day to assist in cutting pieces and sewing a little to bring the time in. That one took me close to 2 days with their help.

They had also brought me lunch – i love great healthy food! And, I got a French speaking lesson too, bonus!

It was a lot of fun, and they really enjoyed performing their sound healing around a storyline, in character.

I just wish I could have been in town to see it.
or hear it rather.

MYSTE are a sound healing concept hailing from the blue mountains.
The duo travel along the east coast presenting soundings, to which one can meditate to, or pray with intention.
The idea is that the vibrations of the singing bowls, gongs and flutes help to magnify intention. If you’re interested, check out their site.

http://myste.com.au/

The sounds are amazing. It’s incredible the pictures they can inspire in ones mind when you are totally relaxed and enveloped in these layers of sound.

Sometimes these sounds resonate through different parts of your body, like a mini massage of sorts. They have even been known to inspire the perception of colour to those with that kind of sensitivity.

http://myste.com.au/

Awe inspiring instruments, and Is is a truly amazing musician expressing her talents through various instruments and voice. The varied instruments they take with them to accompany their gong soundings are only a fraction of the musical talent Is has been blessed with.

truly amazing.

Check them out some time, I highly recommend it!

elisa

Another Sydney Eastern Suburbs local, living by the beach, Ngaire Ti-ana Kelly has performance in her blood. When she’s not singing with her brother Declan Kelly or African band Afro Moses, she’s performing the hula and other Polynesian dances with her group “Hawaiian Hula Dance Company”

With over 10 years of performing experience with various dance troupes, her fun, light hearted and flirtatious manner add fun and laughter to any tropical themed Hawaiian celebration.
Corporate functions, weddings, hens nights, festivals and more, from slow graceful elegant Hawaiian Hula, to fast beat Tahitian Hip flicks, Ti-ana can adjust the show and mix it up to suit your celebration.

Travelling through the islands, Ngaire Ti-Ana, so named after a favourite fragrant white flower of the south seas, and her entourage of Polynesian beauties take you on a tour to tropical lands where supple hips drill to layered drum beats, grace and poise carry statuesque posture, and don’t forget the flowers, feathers, and multiple changes of costume.
Let Hawaiian Hula Dance Company add sunshine and broad smiles to your special occasion.

Contact details:

http://www.myspace.com/hawaiianhuladanceco

ngairek@yahoo.com

Ulah of Arabesque belly dancer is one such local Sydney entertainer. Being local doesn’t limit her to our Australian shores, but it does make her very conveniently accessible to Sydney siders!

We first met Ulah when she approached Agent Costume to make and alter costumes for her performances, and we’ve since had the privilege to witness her performance in action on several occasions. Bright, uplifting and occasionally cheeky, her style has won her many fans and keeps her dancing her way through celebrations, festivals and parties of many types.

We enjoy the fact that she’s very hands on with her costuming, collecting brightly woven and appliquéd tribal fabrics, coins and trinkets from the very places her art from originates from. Her research book is vast, and draws inspiration from paintings and other art works, as well as from the music itself. Much thought goes into her preparations and presentation.
What an inspiration!

Arabesque’s performance is easily adjusted to suit your celebratory need, be it hens nights, weddings, birthdays of all ages, Children’s parties, community festivals, and more!
And she can supply some authentically colourful costumes for the duration of her performance, while also providing photographs to look back on and relive the experience.

We highly recommend her to lend that extra excitement and special touch to your celebration.

See for yourself!

http://www.arabesquebellydance.com.au/

and peruse her albums on Face book:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Arabesque-Belly-Dance-Ulah/20950798227?ref=ts