Author Archives: msmi5545

I recently had a weekend in the Castlemaine region and decided to stay at an amazing historical landmark in Taradale, Taradale Railway Station. As someone who uses a wheelchair, I often need to book far in advance to find accessible accommodation, however I like to also find places on the spur of the moment whichContinue reading “Weekend Getaway”

What I love about my work is I get to meet many students of all walks of life. Deakin is an extraordinary opportunity in my career. Here are some of the quotes from my most recent presentation. “The invited speaker was brilliant and I could see some wonderful smiles as she presented” “Dr Melinda wasContinue reading “Guest Speaking at Deakin Downtown”

Tom was a beautiful young man I had the absolute privilege of getting to know over the past 4 years. Tom lived in Hong Kong and our mentoring sessions happened on Saturday afternoons via Zoom. Tom never shied away from sharing his thoughts with me, he was an incredible communicator, had a wonderful witty senseContinue reading “Remembering Tom”

It seems like my work and performance has centred around the AirSticks for the last year, and that 2023 is going to be even more AirStick focused. I have done two live performances using the technology now; once at JOLTED for Melbourne Design Week, and then at Burrinja Cultural Arts Centre in Upwey, where IContinue reading “What are the AirSticks, really?”

The past few months have seen big developments in the AirSticks project. We have had two successful grant applications and expanded the team to include costume designers, lighting, choreographers and mentors. It also means that I have been granted a 12 month residency at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). This will allow meContinue reading “AirDancer”

A short preview of part of one of my new works…

These are the not too serious mix in the attempt to get some new headshots… Thanks to Jessica Fawkes for these awesome goodies – she manages to bring out the relaxed me!!

An improvised dance, filmed during my visit to Schoolhouse Studios. This space is a repurposed Coles Supermarket building, the back rooms are very interesting spaces to dance, film and photograph.

Last Sunday I had the chance to visit SchoolHouse Studios. When I saw this piano on the ‘junk’ heap, I just had to have a play! I hadn’t played since I was a kid, and I just improvised and let it come to me.