Elly maintains a small practice in dance, and in particular, improvisation, participating in weekly performance groups in Sydney – experimental music, improvised dance/theatre, as well as the very non-experimental UNSW Collegium Choir. All are immensely satisfying, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Elly is looking forward to establishing some classes at the village or finding a nearby studio in which to practise.
“It’s taken me a little while to find my feet at Narara – knowing I would need to share costs of land and building (as a professional dancer, super has never been wonderful!). But finally, the stars aligned themselves beautifully, and it’s been fantastic to meet Lara and Kate; these two women and I seem well suited, along with Casper (the friendly 8-year-old) and his snake called Custard. We’re planning two dwellings – a main house and a granny flat for me.”
Elly and her adorable companion animal, Pikelet, look forward to living in the community. The village has guidelines around pet ownership particularly to protect wildlife. Cats must remain indoors or in enclosures and dogs must be on leads in shared spaces. A spacious secure Pikelet-proof ‘catio’ will be constructed so that the much-loved Pikelet can still enjoy the outdoors.
“I do adore him, and after 8 years, I would be bereft without his gentle gaze and abiding loyalty”.