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JAZZ | LATIN | LATIN JAZZ | SOUL | R&B | FUNK | DISCO
LATIN | LATIN JAZZ | SOUL | R&B | FUNK | DISCO
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About Toni
SINGER
COMPOSER
DANCER
ACTOR
DIRECTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST
VOCALIST/MUSICIAN
Toni has performed and recorded for Paul Kelly, Joe Walsh, INXS, Vince Jones, Marcia Hines, Coloured Stone, Kate Ceberano, Noise Works, Wendy Matthews, DIG, Tribe of Jubal, Melafunk Collective, Sandy Evans and The Australian Art Orchestra and has supported Dizzy Gillespie, Guy Sebastian, Anjelique Kidjo and Los Van Van to name a few. Performing and recording as a founding member of the multi-cultural group Toni Nation, Samba Mundi Latin Jazz Ensemble, Latin combos Nuyorican Orchestra, Corazon and CubanOz. She writes and composes in several languages and has performed in Australia, throughout the Pacific, Asia, Europe, Morrocco, USA and the Caribbean.
THEATRE
The Motown Story: Directed by Graeme Blundell.
Pearls Before Swine: Directed by Geoffrey Rush.
The Fabulous Singlettes: National Tour.
Kelly's Republic: Directed by Nigel Jamieson for Festival of Sydney
Testimony- The Legend of Charlie Parker: Directed by Nigel Jamieson for Sydney and Melbourne Festivals.
And It's Got a Lovely Backyard: Directed by Beverley Blankenship. Sydney.
In 2001 she became a recipient of the Enter Stage Write programme with Just Us Theatre Ensemble [JUTE] based in Cairns, and wrote a Trilingual One-Woman show called "My Of-course Life".
THEATRE (cont'd)
In 2004 Toni performed her play "My Of-Course Life" which was Directed by Maryanne Lynch which was directed by Maryanne Lynch, Music by Irine Vela and Co-produced by JUTE and QPAC at COCA for Festival Cairns and The Brisbane Performing Arts Centre for Brisbane Energex Festival. "My Of-Course Life" was published by Playlab Press.
Toni has studied various forms of dance and theatre in Australia, Brazil, New York, Holland and Hawaii Including Flamenco, Contemporary, Hula, Ballet, Afro- Latin, African, Tango, Tap, Romany Gypsy, Greek, Middle Eastern and Worship Dance. She is the creator of a dance form called Global Dance and HulaFitness.
FILM & TELEVISION
Fast Talking: Directed by Ken Cameron
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome: Directed by George Miller and George Ogilvie.
The Facts of Life: Directed by Esben Storm
Crime of the decade: Directed by Ken Cameron
DANCE
Toni has studied various forms of dance and theatre in Australia, Brazil, New York, Holland and Hawaii Including Flamenco, Contemporary, Hula, Ballet, Afro- Latin, African, Tango, Tap, Romany Gypsy, Greek, Middle Eastern and Worship Dance. She is the creator of a dance form called Global Dance and HulaFitness.
CREATOR AND DIRECTOR OF LAS FRIDAS
LAS FRIDAS inspired by exotic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. This seriously sensational and humorous troupe of singing Senoritas' create her beautiful iconic self- portraits awash with colourful swirling skirts, Spanish vocal harmonies and Latino hot blooded madcap antics.
The question on everyones lips is who is the REAL Frida.
CREATIVE ARTS
THERAPIST
I work with individuals or groups using music, humour & creative arts processes to improve physical, mental & emotional well-being. Specialising in dementia, Parkinson's & adults with a disability.
TEACHER OF PERFORMING ARTS
I have been teaching for over 40 years, voice, dance, theatre, story telling & play writing,