2026 Muster Workshops

Morina and Saniya are the powerhouse duo behind South Pole Dance – an inclusive Waihōpai Invercargill studio offering pole, chair, aerial silks, hoop and more. With a body-positive, empowering approach, they help students of all shapes, ages and abilities build strength, confidence and creativity through dance. You might’ve seen them performing at events like the Invercargill Cabaret Festival or competing as award-winning aerialists. At the heart of their mahi is community, self-expression and joy. Through teaching, performing and creating safe, vibrant spaces, Morina and Saniya are transforming the perception of pole and aerial dance in Murihiku Southland and beyond.
At The Muster, they’ll dazzle with a sassy evening performance. They’ll also be running two workshops over the weekend – no dance background needed, just bring yourself and be ready to leave the session feeling fierce and fabulous.

Janelle (Tainui Āwhiro, Ngāti Hauiti) is a wāhine Māori who brings big heart, deep whakaaro and real talk to every space she enters. Raised with strong connections to kaupapa Māori, te taiao, and her tūpuna, she carries mana and humility into her work in leadership, education and strategy. As Kaihautū of Riki Consultancy she leads courageous change across Aotearoa – from boardrooms to marae. Whether supporting tangata Tiriti or holding space for wāhine, Janelle’s style is always the same – straight up, full of aroha, and founded in tikanga. Off the clock, she’s a league mum, reformer pilates battler, and proud Māmā, doing her best to honour the wāhine toa who paved the way.

Sharne Parkinson has long been immersed in Māori arts, kaupapa Māori events, and teaching. Through her business Harakeke Down South, she has created projects and programmes ranging from small, intimate gatherings to large community events. Using Toi Māori as a pathway, she helps people deepen their understanding of culture and strengthen their connection to the natural world and to each other. Her wānanga weave mātauranga Māori, toi Māori, and rongoā Māori – Māori arts, knowledge and healing – and she has shared these with schools, marae, prisons, and communities across Aotearoa. Passionate about toi Māori, Sharne has been honoured with awards for both her artistry and the difference her work makes in people’s lives.
For The Muster, Sharne will be leading workshops based on traditional Māori instruments such as taonga puoro and hue. These sessions offer a chance to listen, learn, and reconnect through sound, story, and hands-on experience.