"Twisting by the Pool!" Saturday 22 February

 

"Twisting by the Pool" Report by Bernadette Gambrill  (images from the event)

On Saturday the 22^nd of February, 2014, the community of Morisset came together to have some fun and Twist by the Pool. The weather at Morisset pool was cool and cloudy and children were already having fun in the water as the event began at 3PM. First up, was a special display of synchronised swimming with the Central Coast Crystal girls. Then began the synchronised swimming workshop with Naomi Emerson, allowing participation of the visitors to learn synchronised movements in the water. This was done to the music of the high energy the ‘Kahibah Brass” band. They played such songs as “The Pink Panther” theme, “Superstitious” and others from the past. At 4:30PM began a short aerobics class facilitated by Morisset Swimming Centre, moving and working out to the band music for some fun and fitness. The Rotary Club of Morisset, held a fundraiser sausage sizzle for the PCYC, with tea and coffee, cool drinks and yummy sausage sandwiches to have after an afternoon of swimming. To find out more about Rotary, see their website: http://www.morissetrotary.org.au/. The event ended with a big splash at 5PM in the afternoon, with towels around shoulders and smiles upon all faces. 

  

Join the Art2264@morissetpcyc program this SUMMER at Morisset Swim Centre to celebrate "Twisting by the Pool" on Saturday 22 February from 3-5pm.  

On Saturday 22nd of February, ‘art2264@morissetpcyc’ is holding its monthly event at Morisset Swim Centre making a twisting start to the year for all ages! “Twisting by the Pool” will be held at the Morisset Swim Centre located on Kahibah Street in Morisset. Bruce, Manager of ‘Swim Oz’ is excited about the prospect of bringing some new innovative activities to the pool, like live musical entertainment from renown local band, “Kahibah Funky Brass”, a Synchronised Swimming Display and Workshop by the Olympic acclaimed “Central Coast Crystals”, an Aqua Aerobics Class from our popular local tutor and room for some ‘twist moves by the pool’ from local dancers keen to swing their hips - ALL to the live grooves and beats of hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and later.  

 

Last year the Art2264 program hosted the inaugural “Swim under Stars” event where many brave locals came to experience the art2264 program at the 25 metre heated pool AT NIGHT (in the rain)! 

This year, we’re celebrating IN THE SUNSHINE, with music, dance and aquatic activities. We invite visitors to bring along their picnic blankets to enjoy the free entertainment and pool activities. Normal pool entry will apply, with a sausage sizzle hosted by Morisset Rotary Club (who has been supporting the Morisset community since 1967) available for a modest fee.

The event starts at 3pm with an awesome synchronised swimming display and workshop from 3:30pm where you can learn cool aquatic skills you can show your friends. If you love dancing and water, then this one is for you! From 4.30pm is the Aqua Aerobics class, which features water workouts for everyone (giving the same benefits of weights, aerobics and stretching all in one class). Whilst all that is going on, “Kahibah Funky Brass” will play along with the activities. Join in and Dance by the pool, ‘swinging’ along to some all-time hits like “let’s twist again”, “pink panther”, “shake, rattle and roll”,  “see you later alligator”, “superstition” and more! Of course, you can always just turn up have an enjoyable swim! 

Come along and bring the whole family- you will be sure to have a great time. Spread your picnic blanket, meet friends, become a superstar Synchronised Swimmer, get fit with Aqua Aerobics, dance by the pool with your community or just hang around with friends and “Twist by the Pool”… The Art2264 program is hosted by Morisset PCYC & funded by the New South Wales Government.

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Art2264@morissetpcyc has been running since October 2011, when it launched at the newly opened Morisset PCYC. The program was initially developed in 2010 by local Artists Margrete Erling and Helen Hopcroft of the Morisset Sustainable Neighbourhood Group, who together approached John Mills, Manager at Lake Macquarie PCYC (and acting Manager of Morisset PCYC at the time) to support the concept in its funding bid and roll out the new program when the Morisset Centre Launched. 

Erling & Hopcroft in collaboration with Lake Macquarie PCYC, successfully secured funding for 3 years from the NSW State Government through its Community Builders Program. Since then, the program has hosted 28 arts events at Morisset PCYC and within the local area. “Twisting by the Pool” will be the final event coordinated by Margrete Erling (of Artevents Training & Development based in Mandalong). The Art2264@morissetpcyc program is moving over to be coordinated by Morisset PCYC until the end of 2014.

Art2264 @ Southlake Christmas Spectacular 21 December 2013

Art2264@Southlake Christmas Spectacular-

Report by Bernadette Gambrill

At the Bernie Goodwin oval at Morisset on the 21^st of December, the Christmas festive cheer was all around at the Southlake Christmas Spectacular- 2013. MAD Dancing was already underway from the beginning of the day upon the stage. First off at 5:30pm near the Art2264 Morisset PCYC marquee was a drum workshop with ‘The Rhythm Hut’. Drums of all sizes arranged in a circle invited people of all ages to join in. Smaller drums kept in time with the bigger bassier drums, creating bass (the middle) and tones (the edge) depending on where the drum was hit. From 6:30pm was poi twirling practice with ‘Bec and Tangles’, using hand eye coordination to spin and twirl slightly weighted strings, attempting to perform simple tricks.‘Bec and Tangles’ then showed us a fire twirling demonstration at 8:00pm with their fire pois in front of the main stage, the pois dancing like fireflies against the dark night sky. The Mirrabooka band played Christmas carols like “Jingle Bells” on stage in the background. Colouring in stickers and Christmas decoration activities were available in the PCYC marquee facilitated by local rising talent, Lillian Webb.  At 9pm, the Christmas event ended with a bang… literally! The sky was lit up with colourful Fireworks of all colours. There was even a surprise visit from Santa! Overall at the event there were fun activities for all ages to enjoy.

Santa Claus is coming to ‘art2264@MorissetPCYC’ on Saturday 2^1st of December!

Art2264 is going to be part of the annual Southlake Christmas Spectacular, this year to be held at the Bernie Goodwin Oval from 5pm- 9pm on Newcastle St. in Morisset (on the soccer oval behind Coles and next to High School). 

The art2264 program starts up near the Morisset PCYC marquee at 5:30pm with a Djembe Drumming Workshop by The Rhythm Hut. A Djembe drum is a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum, which is played with bare hands. Everyone loves to drum, so join in the fun with our famous drum circle!  See Below photos- The 2012 Art2264 Christmas Spectacular.

 Margrete with the Art2264 mascot- Giant Teddy

 Drum workshop with The Rhythm Hut

 

Bec & Tangles Twirling Workshop

Next from 6:30pm we have a twirling workshop from ‘Bec and Tangles’ who will teach you the basics of fire twirling (but without the fire). If you’ve ever wondered how they make it look so effortless, come down and give it a try. You won't get burnt!

“I know that watching fire twirling is amazing and I can’t wait to actually be part of the action!” journalist and enthusiast for art2264, Bernadette Gambrill said.

A craft corner will be held under the giant PCYC Marquee with local artist, Shelley Moses.

The last (but certainly not the least!) art2264 activity is a demonstration fire-twirling act by ‘Bec and Tangles’ for 15 minutes. They will perform next to the main stage from around 8pm at twilight, so be sure not to miss this fantastic performance!

The evening will end with a bang! Be prepared for the night sky to light up with colours and sparkles with the 9pm fireworks display.

Tickets to the Christmas Spectacular cost $2 per person or $10 per car. There is also a great deal on the rides- $10 for a pass to ALL the rides! All of the art2264 activities are free once you are inside the showground. Bring the whole family for a great time. Be sure to be there because it is going to be truly spectacular!

For more info about the Southlake Christmas Spectacular call 0417 300 170.

Bec & Tangles Fire Twirling Display