There is only one way to get the Visage n Vice image and that is to have the right people for the job. On our website and promo material allot of talented people are used to create the look and feel that is VnV here we would like to pay thanks to models and performers who have directly worked with us.

 

 

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Studies Chinese Acrobatics with Mr.Lu Yi, former trainer of the Beijing Acrobatic troupe. As a contortionist, she has performed for the members of the Grateful Dead and appeared in Alex Grey's performance, "World Spirit". Like a cat, she has led many lives already as a Crime Scene Cleaning Company owner, a concert violinist and a shamanic explorer in the depths of the Amazon jungle. She devotes her time to learning Sankrit, Tantric Meditation, Anatomy and Physiology applied to Yoga, adult entertainment and fashion design. She is currently putting together a class for relaxation, handstands and contortion and designing her own goddessy clothing label while working for neo-tantrics and also running her business promoting ecstatic meditative states.

 

 

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Ma'isah's belly dance journey began in 1999 in New York, learning a strong foundation of Egyptian beledi and Turkish styles.

From this and her own dark inspirations, Ma'isah innovated her own signature style of Raqs Gothique, gothic belly dance fusion. An exciting performer of gothic fusion belly dance, Ma'isah travels all over Australia each year as a sought after artist and workshop instructor. Ma'isah continues to innovate dynamic performances with gothic and more recent steam punk inspirations, she is also the creator of 'Elysium', dark fusion belly dance instruction and performance. Elysium is taught in Melbourne and Geelong, and in workshops Australia wide. For more information about Ma'isah visit www.raqsgothique.com 

 

 

Born in England, Decibelle moved to Australia at a young age where she studied with Melbourne Ballet Company, Sydney Youth Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet School. Decibelle returned to England and was a finalist in the Adeline Genee Awards, held in London. She graduated from England’s ‘Royal Ballet School’ in 2000, passing her  

Solo-Seal examination with high distinction. She then danced with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the London City Ballet and the Ballet Rambert.  

Decibelle currently works as a teacher/choreographer for the Melbourne Ballet Company.  

Vitae Clothing is the brain-child of Adelaide born Kelly Nicholas. A seamstress, designer and performance artist for more than eleven years, Kelly focuses on the fantastic, macabre and hyper real as inspiration for her designs, turning imagination into reality for her customers. Fantasy Formal wear, Custom Corsets, Elegant Gothic Lolita and Alternative day wear with a twist, Vitae's motto is "Anything you can imagine!" and they MEAN it! 

 

Thomas Wadelton (a.k.a "Machine Gun Thomas") has arguably the most educated feet in Australia.  At such a prime age Thomas can't get enough of tap, taking and learning from whoever and wherever he can.

Beginning at age 5, Thomas took his first tap lessons and later on learnt from former tap dog Chris Horsey.  He then joined Grant Swift in 2005 and advanced to the "Swift Rhythm Hoofers" performance troupe by 2006.  His performances with the Swift Rhythm Hoofers include functions and events such as the Sydney Rd street festival, Australian Construction Expo for Komatsu, Asiko african dance band CD launch with Lamine Sonko, Connex Christmas party and continues to support events such as tap day jams at Prahran market and tap jam sessions whenever they're on.

In 2006 he studied with Jason Samuels Smith and Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards at the Melbourne International Tap Festival and in 2007 attended the Los Angeles tap festival furthering his studies with Jason Samuels Smith, Chloe Arnold, Joseph Wiggan,  Arthur Duncan, Bril Barrett, Acia Gray and competed in a cutting contest winning third place.

Also a keen piano player, Thomas' aim is to make tap more popular in Australia.  He  recently performed in the Jazz Tap Musical "Sammi D" in October this year..  For those living in Australia and wanting to learn the foot work of the masters, having Thomas just a tram ride away is an opportunity not to be missed!

Winston has a strong creative flair in music and dance. He achieved his L.Mus.A at age 17 and since 2005, has danced professionally. He has danced at many events and venues including Peter Nortons’ Symphony Space on Broadway in New York, St. Regis Hotel opening in Singapore, FINA World Swimming Championships as well as the  Subway at 42nd St! Additionally Winston has appeared on national TV including the ABC Sunday Arts Program, Australia's Got Talent and Channel 9's Today Show and 9am.   

  

Committed to study the tap art form more intensely, Winston took time off his Physiotherapy course to study tap from the masters through his travels to the New York and Los Angeles Tap Festivals in 2008. Winston was also flown to Sydney as a Top 8 Finalist to compete in the grand final of the ‘So You Think You Can Dance Westfield Dance Off’. Through his 3 month stay in America, Winston was able to take home influences from masters such as Dr. Bunny Briggs, Dr. Harold Cromer, Derick Grant, Kendrick Jones, Jared Grimes, Ayodele Casele, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Michelle Dorrance, Jason Samuels Smith, Dianne Walker, Ted Levy, and Tony Award Winner (Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) - Savion Glover.   

  

Winston currently does rehearsal pianist work for musical theatre shows around Melbourne as well as performing and teaching for GrantSwift.com. He is part of the band "TeAyPe" headlined by Melbourne International Tap Festival's Artistic Director, Grant Swift and Lamine Sonko from Senegal, spreading the message of tap and unity through the feel-good sounds of Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, and African music. 

 

 

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Vyvyan a.k.a. Kerri Neven is co-founder and artistic director of Fireworks, primarily responsible for much of the dynamic look and feel of our company. Vyvyan has a sassy personality and rhythmic style that entrances all who watch. Her unique selection of fire and circus skills make her Australia's most prolific and acclaimed female fire performer. Vyvyan is also one of Melbourne's top circus trainers with many credits to her name including tutoring for Circus Oz, Melbourne University and the Victorian Education Department. 

 

Vyvyan's many talents include:

    * Fire breather and Fire swallower

    * Fire Poi dancer

    * Single and double Fire staff dancer

    * Contact and devil-sticks juggler

    * Fire hula-hoop and

    * Stilt-walker

    * MC and mime artist

    * Fortune teller

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In 1999 when Willow was studying acting she was cast in the Aristophanes play Lysistrata and little did she know that she was partaking in great Burlesque history! This was the very first play written that portrayed women using this style of sexy and satirical art form which has come to be known as Burlesque.  She than went on to complete her Advanced Diploma in Acting and graduated from the Centre for the Performing Arts (Adelaide) in 2001.

The following year her passion for acting, dancing and performing brought her to Victoria where she made her Melbourne performance debut at the Carlton Courthouse in the tango inspired production of 

The Stitch. Since then Willow has had many different roles in television, film and theatre and has continued to study and practise different art forms including Butoh, Suzuki, Grotowski, Tango and yoga.

Willow’s desire to explore her femininity, be risqué, daring, bawdy and over the top lead her to a life of Burlesque where she can express her view of the world in a comical and entertaining fashion. She is a co-founder of the notorious Neo Burlesque Troupe Voodoo Trash Dolls where she created her sweet little French character Mechante Chatte (Malicious Pussy) and became famous for her wild washing machine antics – and other such mishaps!

Willow believes there is a bit of burlesque in everyone and enjoys teaching people how to dance, act and behave in the manner appropriate to that of bawdy, sexy, and sensual fun! Willow still continues to whip audiences into frenzies throughout Australia and loves to encourage her students to learn the skills to do the same!

 

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Voltera are a multi-faceted four piece currently residing in Melbourne, Australia. Established in the underground, Voltera is a sophisticated, emotive and distinct manipulator of the darker genres, drawing on their collective musical influences to create an eclectic twist on metal and industrial sounds, within an accurate environmental backdrop.

In an industry dominated by men, the cliché is abandoned with instigator Jess assembling Voltera's diverse talent into a defiant armada against capitalist indulgence. A graduate from the vocally unconventional, Jess' vocal range is rampant and unique, extending from dark and melodic to an ardent guttural bawl, thus delivering a captivating live performance immersed in the avant-garde. 

Recently Voltera have maintained a strong live presence with prolific touring over the east coast of Australia and a solid schedule of shows to see out 2008 and another Australian tour scheduled for early 2009. In the past, Voltera has ventured to the USA to play the West Coast leg of the 2006 Vans Warped Tour, followed by shows in Phoenix and Portland. In addition, Voltera have been the support for international acts such as KMFDM, Genitorturers, The Birthday Massacre and Covenant, as well as headlining many of their own successful shows all over Australia. 

Voltera have two tracks featured on popular console games, "It beats for you" on Tony Hawk's Proving Ground and "Do What Your Daddy Say" on Tony Hawk's Project 8. With aggressive political intention, Voltera focus much of their artistic energy towards overpopulation, the environment and organized religion. This is evident both lyrically and within the social activities of the band members and their dedicated national and international street team. A very relevant and artistically committed band, Voltera are responsible for the creation of all their own media, including the renowned website www.voltera.net. It becomes hard to classify something that constantly changes form, with the only formula being purpose.