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.

We are face painters located in the Moonee Valley Region of Melbourne. We are happy to go anywhere to fill your event with smiling faces...even if we have to paint them on ourselves! We come, we paint, we photograph the faces and we make the pictures available for you online to download and print for your self...and that's free with every booking. Other services include Henna tatooing, hair braiding and Balloon twisting.

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.

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. 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.

Purrfect Kids Entertainment...YellowKat is a vibrant children’s act that will have you tappin’ and clappin’ along in no time.  Their original music is catchy and captures the imaginative energy of childhood.  Aimed at 0 – 8 year olds and enjoyed by 0 -88 year olds!  During the show the audience find themselves climbing hills as monsters, dancing with many parts of their bodies, being buzzy bee’s, curing the hiccups, stirring pumpkin soup, and of course singing along!

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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!

Muhanamwé, meaning "Culture", is Melbourne's exciting new West-African percussion and dance ensemble. Bringing together the powerful rhythms and lyrical melodies of Guinea with the beautiful dance moves of Ghana, Muhanamwé represents the colourful and vibrant culture of West Africa. Muhanamwé are available for Festivals, School Workshops, Corporate Entertainment, Private Functions.

Music straight from the streets of Carnival- Alvin is the King of Calypso. Alvins is the frontman of many bands (solo to 12pce) and Australia's premier steel drum musician, letting his velvet smooth voice and unique pan get the crowds dancin'. The Caribbean Arts Company specialises in corporate events, government events, festivals, concerts, educational performances and workshops with Banana Joe and tutoring.

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.

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.