The universe shone upon us last weekend for Northcliffe’s chapter of ‘The Stars Descend’ in a unison of Nature’s beauty & human creativity, held together with love, vision & community.
Treasured memories indeed.
We offer our thanks to
* Local dancers – Nina Angeloni, Rachel Austin, Sarah Backhouse, Nola Camden, Karen Fox, Pauline Hewitt, Peter Hill, Franzine Karamfiles, Jodie Miller, Kieron Munro, Fiona Sinclair & Elmari Steyn.
* Annette Carmichael – whose powerhouse of imagination & collaboration, seeded this project to fruition, embracing us all in its unfurling.
* Annette Carmichael Projects & team – especially Abbie Pederson (master of infinite skill).
* Diana Moss – with tireless determination, courage, & professionalism, she made this project possible.
* Kay & Ken Gwynne & Family – generous & gracious hosts at Canterbury Farm.
* Aunty Suzanne Kelly – Connecting us to the spirit of the land & Pibelmun/Bibbulmun culture.
* Chrissie Parrott – the heart of our performance, making each dancer feel beloved. A true alchemist of transformation.
* Gondwanalink – continuing to inspire climate hope.
* Janine Oxenham & Russell Thorpe – our dance soloists, shimmering with radiance & vigour.
* Dave Mann – creator of the most majestic soundscape.
* Peter Hill – wrapper of trees, guardian of the fire, dancer extraordinaire.
* Tech crew – Jon Dodd ( Sound), Trevor Garrity (Stage), Gracie Schiano Dicola (Assistant)
* Catrin Iversen & Nic Duncan – lens capture of the ephemeral.
* DJ Lewis Horne – laying down the groove & lighting the party mood.
* Karri Country Good Food – nourishing our bodies with delicious food.
* Natasha Farrington – bringing her enthusiasm & support.
* Kathy Scheltema – whose spirit danced in the sunlight & leaves.
* The numerous volunteers who helped at both sites (too numerous to mention by name, but we are grateful to you all).
* Northcliffe Community Resource Centre, Northcliffe Visitor Centre, Southern Stage Performing Arts Studio, Southern Forest Community Landcare, Southern Forest Wildlife, Northcliffe Workers Club, Northcliffe Mens Shed.
Photo credit: Nic Duncan
PROJECT PARTNERS
The Stars Descend is produced by Annette Carmichael Projects and presented in partnership with Gondwana Link. It has received significant support from the Minderoo Foundation with additional contributions from STRUT Dance, Circuitwest, Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, Regional Arts WA, Regional Arts Australia, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund, Rowley Foundation and Arts Impact WA.
This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
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