performance artist, Director of Kildare Jazz Festival and Jazz in County Kildare, sound healer, Artistic Director of Ta Tum Tum!, Little Dream and Earthing.
She is a band leader of 9-Piece Band and an inclusive artist working with children and adults with Down Syndrome and other complex needs (check more here).
inspirations: soundscapes, different cultures, healing, shamanism, literature, people, contemporary and modern art.
for children
ta tum tum!
explores different rhythms and styles of Brazilian music during our performances, taking our audience on a journey of discovery and exploration that they won’t forget for a long time. By exposing children and adults to the rich culture and music of Brazil, Ta Tum Tum! hopes to broaden their horizons and inspire them to embrace diversity and creativity.
more: here
www.tatumtum.com
pstryk!
Pstryk! is an interactive show designed for children with live music (voice, violin, double bass) which explores polish folklore (to include superstitions, beliefs and rituals), creative movement and coordination activities, spontaneous music creation, and social play (based on polish traditions also).
more: here
LITTLE DREAM
is a multi-sensory music theatre performance specially created for children. The show features live music, including the ethereal sounds of the harp and percussion, along with a sound bath experience. It takes young audiences on a magical voyage through the realm of dreams and nightmares.
more: here
music
vocalist
an award-winning vocalist with strong emphasis on jazz, improvised and brazilian music. kasia is a recipient of Music bursary 2022 from riverbank arts centre, agility award and bursary award from the arts council.
kasia has been involved in many ensembles (duos, trios, quintets) as a vocalist and a band leader performing at prestigous festivals and venues, nationally and internationally.
9-piece band
explores different rhythms and styles of Brazilian music during our performances, taking our audience on a journey of discovery and exploration that they won’t forget for a long time. By exposing children and adults to the rich culture and music of Brazil, Ta Tum Tum! hopes to broaden their horizons and inspire them to embrace diversity and creativity.
more: here
www.tatumtum.com
earthing
is an evocative and avant-garde musical endeavor that transcends the boundaries of conventional soundscapes. through an intricate fusion of acoustic and unconventional instruments, including the ethereal tones of the shruti box, the loop pedal that weaves vocal harmonies, the elemental resonance of the thunder drum, the soothing cadence of the tongue drum, and the delicate vibrations of tuning forks, it transforms the tumultuous narrative of climate change into a mesmerizing and contemplative experience.
purple door
Purple Door, led by Kasia Eliasz, is an inclusive performing arts company dedicated to creating a welcoming space for artistic and social dialogue for children and young people with Down Syndrome. Our mission is to cultivate an environment that encourages perpetual, critical learning and exploration at the intersection of Performing Arts and various artistic genres. Through sounds, movements, words, and visual arts, we celebrate the diverse creative expressions of young individuals with Down syndrome, showcasing the boundless potential within this vibrant community.
Purple Door is a collaboration with Down Syndrome Ireland Kildare Branch.
Purple Door currently prepares a new show STEREO which will be premiered during First Fortnight Festival 2025 in Riverbank Arts Centre.
more: here
care settings
healing bridges
is an audio-visual project inspired by the soundscapes surrounding St. Brigid’s Trail in Kildare Town, designed to honor the enduring legacy of St. Brigid through a journey into diverse Celtic rituals, the mystical realm of light language, the transformative art of voice healing, and the rhythmic pulse of drumming, gongs, singing and crystals bowls and bells explored through series of workshops facilitated in nursing homes in County Kildare.
Mentor: Philippa Donnellan
more: here
wellbeing
sound bath
Sound Bath sessions are designed to facilitate deep relaxation and emotional release through the use of various healing instruments. As participants transition into new phases of life and release past energies, they are immersed in a Sound Bath, a practice known for its ability to calm the body, mind, and soul.
The instruments are played in harmony to create a soundscape that aims to release emotional and energetic blockages, offering a therapeutic experience.
A central element of the session is the use of crystal bowls, chosen for their ability to tune and harmonize the body’s chakras.
voice healing
Voice Healing is a meditative and therapeutic session. The session combines various practices, including Voice Healing, Vocal Yoga, and Sound Bath, with an introduction to Kundalini Yoga. It is designed to facilitate deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and emotional release.
Participants are guided through voice activation exercises aimed at connecting with their inner voice and releasing energetic blockages. These exercises are paired with the use of crystal bowls, shruti box, gongs, and other healing instruments to enhance the experience.
jazz in county kildare
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