Tony Cox

Multiple SAMA award-winning guitarist Tony Cox returns to South Africa this August after 2 years away touring and performing around the world. In that time Cox has developed a loyal fan base far and wide, particularly in the UK and Canada where he performs yearly. Known throughout South Africa as one of its finest guitarists, Cox's shows are filled with humour and stories from his life that often reduce his audience to fits of laughter and then gasps of amazement at what comes out of his guitar. Do not pass up the opportunity of witnessing for yourself just why this guitarist regularly moves foreign audiences from Italy to Canada, from the USA to Scotland,  to jump to their feet shouting for more...

Ty-D

Ty-D from Lansdowne has been in the music industry for a while, including being on Good Hope FM many times and performances in and around the Mother City

WORKSHOPS

Heart of the Planet Collage

Come and help create a collage to focus on the beauty and fragility of life on earth. You will be assisted by Claire Homewood. All materials provided but extra pictures welcome!

EcoJunki

Ecojunki is a movement by a collective of individuals who endeavour to raise awareness and encourage the development of environmentally-conscious creative work. At the Celebrate Life Festival for 2010, we are going to offer a free, interactive and ongoing workshop during the entire weekend where people are free to join in and use plastic, paper and other materials we usually throw away, to create something new and creative.

Ecojunki was founded by Janet Botes, a South African visual artist and creative activist whose art, performance art, design and other projects are mainly focused around raising awareness for environmental issues around pollution, conservation and deforestation. Other Ecojunki members and supporters include a couple of artists, designers, environmentalists and other inspiring, enthusiastic people. Anyone is welcome to join the movement and join our project teams.

*Heart Space

The Heart Space, is a meeting place for sacred soul connections and meaningful chat about eco community building and peace progress.
 Sit and meditate, give and share massage, sing,dance and celebrate with us - share the LOVE.  www.theheartspace.org.za

Light your Soulfire with Lindie Lila

A Belly dance workshop for all! 30min 
Lindie Lila is a new age belly dancer, singer and songwriter, a chantress,  a Moon dancer, a soul shifter, a transformer a bringer of light, and so much more,  but how do you introduce a woman with so many talents I wonder.  You don’t, you let her soul speak for itself so we invite you to come experience the "Abundance blessing dance"  Lila is sharing with all on the main stage and if you would like to "Light your Soulfire" then you can join her dance workshop for woman only.  "To serve the divine with dancing and singing is the only path for my soul  for I am gratefully humbled to be so blessed, and the joy that fills my hearts flame is the gifts I bring to all'. Lila

Lara Light - Seven Petal Alchemy

This talk will cover the theory of light, planetary archetypes and consciously working with the planets, our heart centre while deepening our connection to Mother Earth.  Lara  will enhance the session by  kaleidoscopes to look through and then guide us through heart-earth-heaven connecting meditation.
Lara is an international recognized multidimensional  speaker who combines astrological and colour therapy insights and understanding towards embracing our future selves.

David Standing Deer

A drum journey to connect with your power animal
Facilitated by widely respected Shamanic Healer, David Standing Deer. David has been trained in the art of Shamanic Healing Ceremony's by Native American Medicine men, and for the last 14 yrs, has facilitated these ceremonies with respect fore their origins and their powerful healing .

Drumba

Drumming with Bevil Spence and Drumba.  Bevil is a full-time drum maker, drum circle  facilitator and hand drumming teacher, based  in Cape Town, South Africa, whose mission it  is to spread the joy and healing power of  traditional hand drumming to as many people  as possible.

FILMS

Mini Film Fest on Saturday 9 October in the Limpopo Room as part of the festival. All films no extra charge.  Advance seat booking advisable.
10am Home.
12.30 Finding Your Life’s Purpose
14.30 The Living Matrix
16.00 What on Earth?
Click here for more information on the films

DEMONSTRATIONS

Dairy Free Smoothies  

Lisa Tarr is currently studying naturopathic nutrition. She will show you how to make an almond and banana smoothie, an iced fruit drink and how you can make a very attractive looking snack / desert to please children and loved ones alike.

Celebrate Life Abundance Blessing Dance by Lindie Lila and Natasha Aisha 

Lindie Lila is a new age belly dancer, singer and songwriter, a chantress,  a Moon dancer, a soul shifter, a transformer a bringer of light, and so much more,  

The Nia Technique

Come and Be inspired to Move!
The internationally acclaimed Nia Technique will be showcased on the 9th October at 12.00. See how this technique, often described as the Love Your Body, Love Your Life workout, can assist you to dance with Joy and reclaim your own oomph - sense the transformation! A 1 hour workshop Movement Medicine will follow at 12.45. In this workshop you will feel & sense firsthand how moving in you body’s way can heal, tantalise and awaken your movement potential.
Join Zanéta Zylstra and other teachers and clients from the Nia Cape Town North Studio and get your groove back! Experience the Nia Technique; playful and powerful - Celebrate Yourself!
Please contact Zaneta for more information on the Nia Technique: 082 784 6211, info@niacptnprth.co.za

Ndlovu Children’s Dance Group.

These vibrant young dancers and singers will entertain us with their routines.

Alive Dance Studio

Founded by Julia Nowicki has been in teaching the art of belly dance for 17years, together with the help of Sasha Wainwright. Belly dance is excellent for building good body self image, preparation for child birth and celebrating feminine power, beauty and life.

Surika Belly Dance

The boundaries are blurred and today women from a wide range of countries
travel to Egypt to partake in workshops and buy the highly stylised and
western looking Egyptian belly dance costumes displayed at such festivals
Performances will include,
Egyptian Oriental Belly Dance & Fusion
North Sinai - Dabka'- which means to strike the ground with the foot.
Upper Egypt - Raks al Saiidi and Kef el Arab dance originated with the
Bedouin and always depend on a rhythmic clapping.
Western Desert - The Hagella, a heavy earth based dance based steps.
South Sinai- Gulf dance: involves a lot of waving and shaking the hair and
swaying the head.

*Vadhini Indian Arts Centre.

Savithri Naidoo, a senior student of dance guru Indira Rajan, is the founder of Vadhini Arts Academy in Cape Town, South Africa. She has been teaching dance for the past 26 years and has danced all around the world.

Drumming with Bevil Spence and Drumba.

Raising the energies and creating the vibe!