Performance

Learn the hypnotic hip movements of the Pacific, the grace and charm Hawaiian story tellers, move your hands to the motion of the ocean, and carry yourself like a proud warrior and move to the beats of the tropical islands

Everyone loves a great story. And nothing conveys your purpose and value better.

Facts and figures can appeal to the logical side of your audience’s brain, but sharing a story goes much further. Stories create the emotional investment and empathy necessary to build trust, support and true human connections. Learn to tell your stories.

Have you ever wanted to give acting a go? Would you like to explore your creative side and unleash your inner thespian? Perhaps you fancy a fun evening and a little extra confidence? This is an easy introduction into the world of acting, suitable for anyone with no or little experience in the craft.

You will learn some of the basics of the acting world, and many techniques that you can use in your every day life. Acting is a great way to build your confidence and learn how to communicate more effectively!

Madame M’s Vintage Burlesque is an introduction for those who have never tried Burlesque and have always been curious. Even if you are a dance virgin and the most uncoordinated person on this planet, you will find the moves fun and easy to pick up! It is great opportunity for women of all ages to feel fabulous and feminine.

Movies and TV shows are full of knights that fight like turtles with clunky heavy swords, and nimble characters that run rings around them with their rapiers. But what was sword fighting really like?

Have a go at old-fashioned sword fighting and learn about the different types of martial arts in Europe, and the different contexts they were used in: from judicial duels to sporting tournaments and back-alley brawls. Find out about sword weights and types and you might even learn a technique or two!

Hooptopia is a place to play!

Fun, flow and freedom. Giggles, dance, movement…and hula hoops of course! Discover your inner hoop star through the magical combination of hoops and dance. Learn foundation, flow and flare moves, pick up new tricks, practise and PLAY.

If you’ve ever been to an improv show, and thought “that looks like super fun, but I could never possibly do that”, well, I’ve got news for you…you can do that!

Improv is all about using your imagination to create scenes, listen to your scene partner to acknowledge what they’ve said and responding to them. Improv can be extremely freeing, satisfying and above all a heap of fun!

Everyone loves a great story. And nothing conveys your purpose and value better.

Facts and figures can appeal to the logical side of your audience’s brain, but sharing a story goes much further. Stories create the emotional investment and empathy necessary to build trust, support and true human connections. Learn to tell your stories.

A safe and easy fix for neck tension and stiffness using ingenious Feldenkrais movement exercises. Feldenkrais is a clever exercise system using gentle movement and mindfulness. You learn to release tightness and unconscious restriction and create natural, graceful and effective actions.

Lets get physical, FONDA styles and work up a sweat to all the solid gold hits of the 80s. Clarissa will show you all the classic 80s dance moves you need to ‘Express Yourself’! Hey hey! It’s retro…. it’s fitness… it’s FUN!

In this beginner’s 80s dance class we will have an aerobic warm up and learn an awesome dance routine. It’ll be sweet nostalgia for the 80s kids and 80s adults, and a great retro giggle for the millennials.