I call myself a career chameleon. Why?
Because my career is colourful and changing, but the heart and soul of what I do is driven by my values - I want to be of service to others and spread joy.
Be it as a performer onstage, a creator off, a fitness and yoga teacher or through community service. I am dedicated and dynamic.
Hailing from NZ, I trained at Ollerup International Academy of Gymnastics and Physical Education in Denmark, Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance and Akishi Yogashala in Rishikesh, India (200hrYTT.) I am now studying a double degree in Psychological Science and Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy, Music).
My vision is to combine my realms and experiences in the creative and educational industries to continue to live my values and expand to working in a therapeutic role.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Biography
Onstage
The Promotion| Fiasco Stage @ Rainbow Serpent Festival | 2018
Banana Jolie
Banana Jolie, MC, Miss Friby's Box
The Village | Falls Festival | 2017-18
'Encore' Showcase | Impromptunes | 2016
Ensemble
Banana Jolie- Resident Performer
Electroswing Party | Steamphunk Australia | 2015-
'So You Think You Can Clown' | Melb International Comedy Fest | 2013
Guest opening act. Produced by Miss Friby
SGCNZ YSC
'A Midsummer Night's Dream' | Shakespeare's Globe London | 2008
Onscreen and Promotional
Special Skills
Comedy, dance, MC/Hosting
Creative concepts, choreography, writing, theatre reviewer
Motivated and results-oriented facilitator, teacher and fitness coach
Proactive and resourceful manager of students, staff, clients and practical sessions
Meticulous attention to detail in performance production, promotion and marketing
Training & Scholarships
'Current' & 'Present' | RAW Melbourne | 2015
MC
'So You Think You Can Interpretive Dance' | The Village Festival | 2017-
MC / Coordinator
Presenter/ Vox Pops
Fireworks show Promotional Video | Lady Cutler Showboat | 2017
Vox Pops
UNDRGRND DNCE | Dance Industry Night | 2014
C31 'Media Strikes Back' | Project 628 | 2012
Presenter
Production
Just Bananas | Banana Jolie- Gone Bananas | 2017
Producer, Performer, Writer
Producer, Performer, Writer
Just Bananas | Confessions of an Aerobics Instructor | 2016
Just Bananas | Putting the G'Day in Cabaret | 2015-16
Assistant director, member of writing team
Miss Friby | 'Two Pound Parlour' 'Alone at Last' | 2013, 2016
Producer, Performer, Writer
Boom Media | Dance Chat web series | 2013
Production Assistant, content creator
Akshi Yogashala | 200hr YTT | Yoga Alliance 2017
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance | Education Scholar | 2010-2011
Certificate III Fitness | Fitness Australia | 2011
Gymnastikhojskolen i Ollerup | International Scholarship | 2008-2009
Teaching & Workshops
'Creating Space for Joy' | Prana House, RSF | 2018
Yoga workshop with live music
Yin Yang, Tumble and Twist | The Sacred Nest | 2017
Yoga for adults and children, movement exploration
Fireflies International Preschool | Kampot, Cambodia| 2016
Children's yoga and dance
MOVE (NGO) Dance | 'Wat Kampot, Cambodia | 2016
Dance Teacher for students and teachers
Boom Media | Dance Chat web series | 2013
Production Assistant, content creator
Choreography
Wanganui, New Zealand
'We Are Family' | Dance Showcase | 2018
Advanced Musical Theatre Exam Dance | AJDA NZ | 2018
Taught nationwide
Kampot, Cambodia
MOVE! Cambodia | NGO Dance Project in Schools | 2016
Melbourne, Australia
Project Y | Collaboration the Project | 2012
Choice Hotels | AGM Flashmob | 2011
Melbourne, Australia
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance | Dance school Showcase | 2011-15
Melbourne, Australia