| As well as producing our own aerial work, Jenny also actively works on other projects, most recently working on ‘Maui, one man against the gods’ and 'The World of Wearable Arts' in which Jenny performed the role of lead aerialist. |
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JENNY RITCHIE
Jenny is an Aerialist with a background in gymnastics and costume design. After completing a 3 year diploma in Circus Aerials in 2003 she now performs in various Shows, Festivals and for Corporate clients throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands. |
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Jenny has also spent the last 4 years as a performer with ‘Mauri To’ mixing her aerial performances with the enchanting and powerful live vocals of Toni Huata.
PERFORMANCE SKILLS |
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Tissu |
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Web Rope |
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Doubles Trapeze - trained by Deborah Pope |
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Cloudswing - trained by Rodleigh Stevens |
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Aerial Harness - 9 months training with Tanemahuta Gray ex 'De La Guarda' performer |
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Bungee |
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Adagio/Arco Balance |
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Fire Staff & Poi |
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
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| 2008 |
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World of Wearable Art (WoW) www.worldofwearableart.com |
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Schwarzkopf Hair Awards |
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Jambalaya - Festival of Rhythm, Dance and Carnival |
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Rhythm & Vines New Years Eve 07/08 |
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Parihaka International Peace Festival |
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Lunar Circus Festival - Australia |
| 2007 |
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David Beckham Private Party |
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World of Wearable Art (WOW) |
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Vector Orchestra 'Circus Proms' |
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AJ Hackett Xmas Party |
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'Meetings' 07 |
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Southern Cross - Venetian Masquerade |
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NZ Roading Awards |
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Microsoft Tech Fest |
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Meetings 07, Great Hall, Auckland |
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McDiarmid Awards, Sky City |
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NZ Property Council Awards, Sky City |
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Tyro Circus Extravaganza, Alinghi Boat Shed |
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Cirque Du Soleil Training - Varekai, Auckland |
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New Zealand Motorcycle Trader Awards |
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Perilous Circus Festival |
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Margaret River Circus Festival, Western Australia |
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Channel 7 Festival, Mandurah, W.Australia |
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'Maui-One Man Against the Gods' - North Island Tour |
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Heavenly Burlesque - Auckland Comdey Festival |
| 2006 |
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Weta Workshop Motion Capture |
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Rhythm & Vines New Years Eve - Outdoor rig |
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Sky Television 'People's Choice Awards' |
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Hanover Group Christmas Function |
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GENI/Telecom Chrsitmas Function |
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Westpac Trust Business Awards |
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Les Arts Sauts' NZ Post Sponsorship Party - Wellington |
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Hitwise Online Performance Awards - Auckland |
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Festival of the Elements - Porirua |
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Moet & Chandon ' Be Fabulous' Party - Auckland, St Matthews |
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Vodafone Business Awards - Auckland, Great Hall |
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Golden Oldies Rugby Tour Opening - Wellington,Te Papa |
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Pao Pao Pao Festival - Wellington, Opera House |
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Heavenly Burlesque Cabaret - Wellington, Paramount Theatre |
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Air NZ Wine Awards - Wellington Events Centre |
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NZ Post '150 Years' - Te Papa, Wellington |
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Good Morning TV1 |
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Paramout Theatre Function - Wellington |
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Rarotonga - 'Te Maeva Nui Festival' |
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Vaudevil Cabaret - Bats Theatre, Wellington |
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Repco Australia - Corporate Evening, Rotorua |
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MAUI - One Man Against the Gods - St James, Wellington |
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Pao Pao Pao Festival - Town Hall, Wellington |
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World Youth Conference - Town Hall, Wellington |
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Johnson & Johnson Corporate Conference - Heritage Hotel, Auckland |
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WCC Waitangi Day - Frankitts Park, Wellington |
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King Kong Closing Party |
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Toi Maori Festival - Hastings |
| 2002 - 2004 |
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Bellingen Global Music Festival - Australia |
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Wellington Regional Business Awards |
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Toi Maori Festival / Toni Huata |
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Te papa 'Matariki' Toni Huata Showcase |
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'Destination' Christchurch Music & Dance Festival |
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Te Ao Marama - Fringe Festival, Wellington |
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'The Extraordinary' - James Hay Theatre, Christchurch |
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LOTR Premier - 'Ring of Fire' |
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'Destination' Christchurch Music & Dance Festival |
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Private Functions - 2003-2004 - Web & Tissue on Outdoor Rig |
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'Fetish Ball' - Christchurch |
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Arts Festivals 1999-2003
Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington & Queenstown |
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'Awoken Voice' - Circus Theatre, Christchurch |
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'Overhead Risk' - Circus Theatre, Christchurch |
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