Workshops

The Workshop category lists entertainers who run classes and training for all ages, from primary school children to adults. Workshops vary from dancing, drumming to face painting and magic.  

Providing spectacular circus entertainment at hundreds of events every year. Cirque Mystique’s awe-inspiring shows, tailor made acts and top class roving performers are guaranteed to make your event a success.

Cirque Mystique has polished professionals, including: Circus artists: jugglers, stilt walkers, acrobats, contortionists, hula hoopists, adagio artists, unicyclists, mimes and manipulators. Fire artists: spinners, dancers and eaters. Magic acts: close up magicians, stage shows and grand illusions. Children’s entertainment: clowns, puppeteers, face painters, balloonists and much, much more!

Cirque Mystique caters to corporate functions, product launches, weddings, festivals, carnivals, masquerade parties, Bar Mitzvahs and all other special events.

Ignite presents professional Fire Shows and Performances by the committed and talented team that is FireTrybe. Set your guest’s imagination ablaze with the mystical and hypnotic passion that is FireTrybe Nation. We specialise in Fire and Drum Performances, Fire Eating, Fire Breathing, Double Staff, Fire Juggling, Fire Fans and Bellydancers, Fire Signs, Fire Sword, Fire Hoop, Fire Rope, Fire Fetish, Stilt Walking, Contact Juggling, Knife Juggling and Adagio/Acro Balance. Wanna learn the sexy art of Fire Dancing? Our experienced and friendly teachers run 6 Week Courses in Sydney where you can join in on the action.

Joseph Appiah Kojo Annan runs performances & workshops for all ages and abilities, corporate events, private functions, festivals, schools & more! With a strong history of teaching African drum and dance, Afro Hip Hop, Freestyle, and Afro Contemporary to all ages and abilities he is now enjoying sharing his skills, culture and passion with the Australian community and is in very high demand. Appiah specialises in African drumming, dance, songs and culture, Hip Hop, Freestyle, Afro-Contemporary and Acrobatics.

Aerialize: Sydney Aerial Theatre is Sydney's leading aerial and circus arts training centre and performance company. It was founded in 1999 by Shelalagh McGovern and Aimee Thomas to promote circus and aerial skills in the community. Aerialize has performed at numerous festivals and events such as the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony, the Ignite! Festival at Homebush Bay, Adelaide Fringe Theatre Festival and The Studio at the Opera House. Acts include Fire Eaters, Jugglers and Twirlers. Watch as fire twirlers dance amongst the flames.

Blazin' Hussies is 15 minute cabaret style duo fire and dance show. Blazin' Hussies are the 'must have' accessory at every notable occasion these days. These enticing crowd pleasers will have your guests coming back for more!

How to make a Blazin' Hussy; Take two cheeky chix, add a drop each of jazz and Salsa, a bit of bollywood, and a good dose of cabaret. Now set fire to the lot, throw in a white rabbit and top hat, and serve with a dollop of silly, a splash of sexy, several shakes, 1.5 giggles and a shimmy or two to taste... They can be mixed to suit your needs, from a 2.5 minute disco inferno to a full 15 minute flaming infusion.

Gina Nomachi’s fun, funky and flamboyant character, Bellarina B has been entertaining and delighting crowds for years now. Her expert painting and artistic skills has wowed audiences. From corporate events to private gigs, Bellarina B will brighten up any event. Trained and working for Enjoy Your Face at Universal Studio’s Japan gave her extensive experience. Her knowledge can be acquired through her informative workshops.

AfroFairy is a character who takes children on an educational music adventure around the world. Children travel to different places while learning about varying cultures and musical genres in a fun, engaging yet informative way. From stomping with the dinosaurs in prehistoric times to bullfights and flamenco dancing in Spain, from snake charming and Bollywood dancing in India to the tribal moves and grooves of Africa, AfroFairy is certain to hold children spellbound with her musical magic.

Afö (Malinke for ‘speak’) is a traditionally based West African drumming ensemble performing high energy rhythms from the region of Guinea in West Africa. Afö draw on the traditional music of the Malinke people and in particular those taught by the highly renowned exponent of the tradition, Mamady Keita. Afö capture the essence of this undeniably powerful and engaging traditional music and present an explosive and mesmerising performance.

C J the Impossible combines mystifying magical skill and natural comic ability to create a character best described as a cross between Copperfield & Mr Bean! C J never takes himself too seriously, but as any one of his many Characters, he prides himself in providing wholesome entertainment for the most discerning audience. His Stage Shows, Roaming and Close Up Magic can be adapted to suit any occasion. C J performs for corporate functions and adult and children's events. C J can be your roving entertainment, MC and even runs workshops in clowning, comedy and magic. C J also has experience in Voice Over acting.

Aerialize: Sydney Aerial Theatre is Sydney's leading aerial and circus arts training centre and performance company. It was founded in 1999 by Shelalagh McGovern and Aimee Thomas to promote circus and aerial skills in the community. Aerialize has performed at numerous festivals and events such as the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony, the Ignite! Festival at Homebush Bay, Adelaide Fringe Theatre Festival and The Studio at the Opera House. Stilt Acts include Angels, Spiders, Mermaids, Firebirds and more!

The best of East, West, Mind-Body Health…and a Good Laugh. Former AFL footballer Mark Bunn outlines a refreshing new blend of East and West to shed light on how to bring about new levels of health and well-being in your life and work. Drawing on his training in the popular new field of ‘Mind-Body Medicine', the former teammate of many of the AFL’s greats – Dermot Brereton, Shane Crawford, Jason Dunstall, Alistair Lynch and current Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos - combines the latest modern scientific information with fascinating insights into the age-old principles of 'natural health'.

Brett Bower is an award winning cartoonist described as a modern day Rolf Harris by the Sydney Morning Herald, he uses cartoons to illustrate his messages on topics such as; 'Creativity' & 'The Art of Success'. His presentations have inspired audiences throughout Australia & New Zealand and the United States.

Ambah has experience Face Painting at all kinds of events with a wide range of designs for all. Ambah also provides outstanding Body painting services at an International level. She will work with you to create unique work for your event. Bodypainting services include live body painting, painting for guests or staff for a themed evening, art and more. Ambah will create amazing art for your event.

The Rhythm Hunters are a world music ensemble based on the Central Coast of NSW. Asian flute music is woven delicately into the thundering sound fabric of drums to create a music of heaven and earth. Music is punctuated with tight physical choreography including complex stick-throwing routines; fast interlocking patterns on bronze Talempong and a melodic family of ornate pacific wood blocks. The Rhythm Hunters perform at corporate functions, community events, cultural ceremonies, gallery openings and music festivals. Drumming & Rhythm classes, workshops and team building are also offered.

Descendance performances feature a Traditional Aboriginal Show, Torres Strait Islander Show, Contemporary Show and Flamenco Dreaming. Descendance has over fifty dancers from diverse tribes across Australia. Today Descendance is providing Australia and the world with some of the finest in traditional and contemporary indigenous culture and music. Descendance has also completed hundreds of shows across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas in many major international events. Descendance also conducts educational workshops in traditional dance, didgeridoo playing, healing techniques, history and law.

Saahirah Rayvn, is one of Australia's premiere Gothic Fusion Bellydancers spear heading this beautiful dark artform in Brisbane.

An experienced and highly sort after performer and entertain audiences of all ages, walks of life, regulary in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Specialising in sword dance, one of the most popular aspects of her dance.

Enticing rhythms from world tribal and trance music, combined with mystical themes,richly adorned costumes and the beauty of the female form are what make Womanjah tribe performances truly unique.

Aerialist Theaker von Ziarno has two solo shows, which feature a freestanding trapeze rig: Arty Ms and Supa Nova. She has her advanced riggers ticket and finds industrial rigging contracts a healthy contrast to the showgirl, the artist and the mother. Theaker runs a studio residency and training space called 'the well', which she extends to her community as a place of creative development.

One Africa is a beautiful new collaboration between Melbourne-based African artists Lamine Sonko (Senegal) and King Marong (Gambia). Rooted in the ancient Mandinka traditions of West Africa the duo combine their extraordinary talents to present an exciting blend of traditional African song, drumming and dance on instruments such as the djembe, boucarabou, doundoun and sabar. Lamine’s work as a performing artist has taken him on tours around Senegal and Internationally. King has built an international reputation as a master of many African drumming styles on instruments such as the Djembe, Doundoun and Sabar, teaching percussion to students from around the world.

Theatrical Solutions: Creative answers for corporate entertainment and team building. For Corporate Functions that are original, inspiring, creative and fun, you just can't beat a Theatrical Solution. They offer a Cabaret of Monologues, Roaming Improvisation, Murder Mystery Parties, Trivia Nights, Team Building and Staff Development Training.