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Hi there reader,
I hope you are doing well, despite 2026 being a tumultuous year for so many reasons already. Wishing you reasons to smile every day! To share a few of my own...
FIRE RETREAT IN AUSTRALIA: Ticket launch!
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This year's FireLily Dance Fire Retreat is coming to my beautiful homeland, Australia — and I have been dreaming of this one for some time! Rugged coastlines, towering gumtrees, kangaroos, wombats, and some of the most breathtaking landscapes my country has to offer. Eep!
Dates: Nov 6th – Nov 12th, 2026.
EARLY BIRD TIX GO LIVE: 9am May 1st AEST
Based in Inverloch, Victoria, our intimate group of 15 will soak up a week of intensive training, wild nature adventures, and fire dancing under southern skies. We'll explore beautiful beaches and rock pools on our doorstep, and venture out to Wilson's Promontory National Park — a place dear to my heart — for a day of wildlife and wilderness. Wind down together at the end of each epic day with warm tea, toasted marshmallows, and cosy fireside hangs. This is my home — and for one week, it's yours too!
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Now, let me catch you up on what's been happening in the FireLily world...
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Silk Fan Dance Retreat 2025
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Life has been such a whirlwind that I haven't even had a chance to write about our project Red Lipped Doll from last year's Silk Fan Dance Retreat in Bali! A celebration of fierce femininity and unapologetic strength — these incredible FireLilies brought this beautiful movement piece to life. And those silk fans dyed by The Bamboo Closet... my mind was blown. Check out the project below!
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My 2026 in a nutshell: I performed in China to welcome in the New Year, taught at Spin Circus Festival and then took a holiday! Yes, a holiday! To Japan, Finland and then Estonia where I did a dance training. I then flew back, spent a month performing at Adelaide Fringe Festival, and now am at long last back in Melbourne preparing for some big projects in June and July. With a smattering of gigs amongst this, I've been a busy bee but my cup has been full!
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I'm also in the final stages of the FireLily Online Studio upgrade — and my next email will be all about the launch! Last year I asked for your feedback, and I've loved taking it on board. Classes will be easier to stream, and — by popular request — short form fan-focused classes are on the way. More online classes is my current big mission, and I can't wait to share what's coming!
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It means the world to create and grow alongside this community. Sending so much love your way — I hope you're doing wonderfully. See you in the flames! 🌺🔥
Xx Jessy
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