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Tjoni Johansen – founder of Eccentrix, managing director, choreographer, performer 
After over ten years of theatrical involvement mainly behind the scenes, Tjoni took to the stage five years ago after falling in love with the art of twirling fire. She’d been warned as a child about playing with matches, so she initially set fire to both ends of a broomstick instead…(folks don’t try this at home…or if you do, give it to someone else to hold / blame...)
Since that momentous occasion, and the fiery obsession that sprouted from it, Tjoni has been performing at various corporate events, parties, functions and festivals around Australia. Teaching is also a great love, and she has taught fire twirling to private students, at Underbelly dance in Melbourne, and at various festivals around Australia.
Presently Tjoni’s focus is on combining twirling with various dance styles, especially African and tribal belly dancing, and on exploring elements of movement and art as a tool for healing, self empowerment and spiritual growth.
She also continues to nurture and be nurtured by her business of nine years as a costume designer and creator, under the label ‘Busted’.
     
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Toni Abbott - Core member of Eccentrix, performer, producer, choreographer and founder of sister company 'The Magic Theatre'
 Toni has been performing in one form or another her entire life. With twelve years of gymnastics behind her and many years of Jazz, Classical, Modern ballet and theatre training, she has always loved fire and discovered the art of fire dancing at an early age. She spins single and double staff, poi, foxtail, fire ropes and fire hoola hoops, and has performed with many an exotic fire toy including fire fans, gloves, fingers, skipping rope, wings, parasol, eating torches and geometric shapes.
With a background in theatre and dance her performance is a fusion of many different styles, most recently including Latin and burlesque. Over the past ten years Toni has performed with many fire and dance troupes and led workshops in the creative and performing arts throughout Australia and Internationally. She has also been involved in all aspects of performance production including costume making and design, jewellery, choreography, make-up and hair design.
     
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Brendan Angelo - fire safety technician and performer
 Brendan has been involved in firedancing since 2004 and is proficient with a range of fire disciplines including single staff, double staff, fire fans and poi. With a background in martial arts, it is common to find his style of firedancing to be more Oriental in execution.
Brendan began working with Eccentrix in January 2008 for the Rainbow Serpent Festival and has continued to work with them since. His chief role is as safety technician, and Eccentrix looks forward to extending his role to fire performer later this year.
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Fokus aka Bill La
 Fokus’ love of all things fiery began with an interest in juggling some years ago. A friend suggested he try fire twirling instead as the other jugglers were tired of ducking…and the rest is flaming history!
His background in martial arts and capoeira add an element of excitement and suspense to his unique style, and his dedication to his craft really show in the fluidity and apparent ease of his movements. With an often cheeky demeanour and a passion for sharing with others he is a hit with the kids both young and old alike!!
He has performed extensively around the country at festivals, corporate events and parties, including at Rainbow Serpent, National Gallery, , Earthcore, St Kilda Town Hall, Ceres Environment Park.
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Other Performers
Eccentrix create an eclectic variety of solo and duo shows, and other wonderful performers are dragged in by the follicles to play when needed, including some wonderful drummers, fire artists and dancers in the Melbourne performing arts scene.
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