Tessa Motion

Tessa Motion is a dancer and aerialist who has been captivating audiences across Aotearoa since 2014, performing in circus, cabaret, and drag shows. She recently returned to New Zealand after dazzling Northern Irish crowds with her signature burlesque flair. Based in Ōtepoti, she was the creative force behind the award-winning cabaret series The Haberdashery. Tess believes the arts are for everyone, and her performance style is engaging, sparkly, and full of flair.