Games I played as a child, eg. balancing a broom on my hand, or rolling on a log, appear to be quite foreign to most children of today. When it comes to enthusiasm, they are still children, and can't wait to have a go, but once they start, I realise that basic co-ordination skills are missing. The sort of skills that children once naturally displayed are fading as we continue to be cushioned by the comforts of technology.

When I look back in my career, I'm so glad I was eleven before our family had television, because I honestly believe if I was born into a TV world I would not have the skills I have today. What steered me in a purposeful direction was the ability to imagine a character or situation, place myself in the picture, and go about creating the reality. For instance, a career in the performing arts began from playing a game.
I imagined balancing on a tight wire high in the circus tent. In reality, I was in the backyard only half a metre off the ground, and the wire was slack, however I still pretended not realising my body was actually discovering the art of balance!

It's a strange thought when I think that my career actually started as a result of playing games. From this experience I learned that imagination was a great start to becoming and being. In my workshops I don't necessarily expect to churn out circus performers, but I do remind people that living can be a whole lot of fun, if we use our imagination!
 

Workshops are presented as fun for everyone.

Out of this comes Co-ordination, Health, Fitness 

  and most importantly, Self-esteem.