Community Cajun Dancing (9pm)
Cajun set with live music for audience free form participation.
MULTICULTURAL CULTURAL CENTRE
RETURN TO FESTIVAL PROGRAM
12pm – 4pm How the Mountains came to Be – Thomas Brown
2pm – 4pm A photo-media exhibition by Ida Jaroš and Dr Bette Mifsud
12.05pm Begecki• 12:20 Katar Sal • 12.37pm Bachata Femenina • 12.52pm Caravan Dancers • 1.20pm Samsin Tibetan Community • 1.47pm Stone Cold Fox • 2.45 Oracle • 3.05pm Takes two to Tap • 3.35pm Samaba Ninja
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre have opened their space to host our multicultural performances outside with stunning views of Katoomba. The Wollomi Local Artisan Markets will be in the space as well. The entertainment is curated by local hero Veronica Gillmer of Bursill Lane Studios and FlamencoVero. There are lots of attractions within the Cultural Centre, as well as art installations in the Workshop room and the main Gallery – entry is free.
Performance & Workshops
Cultural Centre
Community Balkan Dance (4pm)
Live music for audience participation Balkan folk dance workshop led by Yorgo Kapporis.
Installation – How the Mountains came to Be – Thomas Brown
Time: 12pm – 4pm Where: Cultural Centre – Workshop space. Illuminations by Illuminart & art works By Thomas Brown, aims to capture the facts, stories and legacy of Gundungurra people. The audience will be transported through the stories of animal mythology such as Gurangatch and Mirrigan (creation story), Seven Sister Dreaming (Creation Story); and bush…
Samaba Ninja
Who: Samaba Ninja When: 3.35-4pm Samba Ninja is a Sydney-based community drumming band led by Tom the Pom. We are ninjas that play samba. We are not strictly a samba band. We are not strictly ninjas either. We play a mix of traditional Brazilian and West African styles with samba instruments. Half of what…
Takes two to Tap
Who: Takes two to Tap When: 3.05-3.30pm ‘Takes Two to Tap’ proudly continues the legacy of the wonderful, late Robyn Yates who for so many years shared the joy of tap dancing with adults of all abilities. Robyn was also the founder of Blue Mountains Cancer Help (now Cancer Wellness Support). Among her many achievements…
Performance schedule:
The Schedule will be:
Who: When:
Begecki 12.05-12.18
Katar Sal 12:20-12:35
Bachata Femenina 12.37-12.50
Oracle
Who: Oracle When: 2.45-3pm Angela and Courtney have danced together for many moons as part of Oracle and Aziff Tribal Belly Dance. Oracle is a tribal belly dance base, with a fusion and contemporary twist. Facebook
Stone Cold Fox
Who: Stone Cold Fox When: 2.10-2.40 Stone Cold Fox Burlesque is all about body positive and celebrating yourself through dance! They teach burlesque, fan dance and vintage jazz and will be bringing you a family friendly program of dance at Winter Magic Festival! Facebook Website
Flamenco Flashmob
Who: Flamenco Flashmob When: 1.47-2.05 Flamenco Flash Dance, the students have been training for this performance come witness this performance led by Tomás Arroquero & Elena Varga. You can still register to participate click here
Samsin Tibetan Community
Who: Samsin Tibetan Community When: 1.20-1.45 We are the members of blue mountain Tibetan community. We are here to share a bit of culture through our dance performances, after a long day doing all hard works, people come outI their tents/homes to do dance in their communities to socialize and to have a relaxed fun…