Mountain Fire Tribe

03/13/2024

Help me write my ‘Paprika the Plundering Pirate’ story.. based in the Renaissance - Year 1712.
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This Pirating business is ALL Boys ..BIG & BAD. Alpha and Eccentric all of ‘em. .
How do you think Paprika the Plundering Pirate became the only female Pirate known today to brandish and manipulate swords 🗡️ and fire 🔥 like no other… AND become a PIRATE
Aaargh… 🏴‍☠️

She is the Robin Hood of Pirating…
She ‘borrows’ magical items for the sake of uplifting spirits and transforming lives… you will learn the story in each of her performances.

What is the pivotal moment she became a PIRATE 🏴‍☠️
Family Friendly.
And Go!

01/06/2024

Things are happenin’… 🎥

01/02/2023

A year of growth, loss, challenges, adventure, dating again, breakups,
Trying again, life dreams, ambition, body challenges, belief in myself..amazing shining awards lighting the way for my paths..
forging into the unknown world of yes, allowing resistance to be minimized for growth and possibilities.
New paths being blazed as I find …
I CAN Do THIS!
MY daily mantra as I follow the roads of least resistance…
Just Say Yes as the Full Moon 🌕 told me one epic night.. altering my path and navigating a magical combination of opportunity and recognition. 🙏

Deep Gratitude for the gifts I have been given .. and for the wisdom of vision and guidance..of implementing , doing and not giving up!
Persistence ..the key 🔑
Gratitude ..the healing.
Adventure… the fuel.

So many amazing friends there to cheer me on in my moments of uncertainty..

Sending Love to You!! All of You! 💕
May you visualize your future while dancing in the moment and say Yes! To Believing in Yourself..Your Dreams..Your Abilities.

You Can Do This! 2023 🌹

12/02/2022

Fire performance includes juggling and object manipulation.
Please watch my juggling documentary on Prime …
Paprika takes you on a journey exploring the amazing women jugglers of Tonga, revealing little known traditions in this Polynesian vanishing culture.
Now on Prime and Tubi
‘The Queen’s Influence -The Vanishing Culture of Hiko in Tonga’ 62 minutes
Hikofilm.com

Direct Prime Link here ($2)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0HYCC9JTIYIZFCWPDF5023Z36R/ref=share_ios_movie?mibextid=S66gvF

Paprika Leaverton, Filmmaker and Host explores how the world of juggling aka Hiko has bypassed time from tribal times to the present Tongan Monarchy while sharing multiple Polynesian women's stories including their revered Queen Salote. Award Winning Film.

12/02/2022

I’m Paprika..the Founder of MFFT and honored and joyously juggling my magic across the World.
Thanks Chaffee County Times🙏💕🌀 for the incredible front and back page coverage.
Thanks to everyone who is supporting me through this incredible journey.
Shout out to each one of you!💕







Paprikamagic.com

01/29/2022

Join us! Come Play n Dance 🕺
Saturday Jan 29, 5-7pm
Boys and Girls Club (thank you!)
Salida, CO
Live DJ
Flow arts
Poi
Hoops
Scarves
Juggle
Ecstatic Dance Intro
Free! (Donations appreciated!)

01/25/2022

Full House Productions and Walkabout Productions presents Move Dance Flow! Public invited!

This is a fun dance and flow time coming up on Saturday Jan 29 at Boys and Girls Club.
5-7pm Dance to the tunes of Jason Janish and Jenna Jumonville Janisch and Paprika Leaverton will be facilitating flow and dance fun! Bring flow props and dancing shoes! Open to all ages for Move Dance Flow.
Around 6:30pm we will be introducing Ecstatic Dance with a 15 minute dance wave. Attached are flyers..
Come on out to Boys and Girls Club in Salida Saturday Jan 25
5-7pm
709 Palmer St. in Salida
Free..!
Donations gratefully accepted.

01/18/2022

Honored to have my film "Hiko in Tonga' in the Top 20 Finalist of the Golden Gate Film Fest 2016-2021.

This film is in honor of Tonga who was recently hit by an enormous Tsunami. This is a glimpse into the culture of Hiko and the Vanishing Culture of Women Jugglers in this amazing Polynesian Island Group of Tonga. The film was mostly shot in Nuku'alofa, the Capital of Tonga..which was devastated by the Tsunami. It seems to be very few casualties, and prayers, blessings and support sent to Tonga.

The Fest is hosting an online screening for the Top Films, so this is your chance to get you and your family and friends together to watch my film and get a glimpse of Tongan culture. Please give it a thumbs up for Audience Awards!

Your support greatly appreciated! It's $12.99 plus a small fee for the screening. Get a few of you together and enjoy movie night!

Special Thanks to Jenna Jumonville Janisch who made my new poster and to Kapil Sethi at
Net Effect Media for the honor of being included in the Top 20 of the 6 year run of their Film Fest!
https://www.facebook.com/neteffectmedia

Here's the link for online screening..enjoy!!
Let me know if you watch it, and I always appreciate a review..message me!

https://www.neteffectmedia.com/

And thanks to the many hundreds of people who have supported me on this journey to tell this important story of Tongan Women's Culture.

You are deeply appreciated.

Blessings and Prayers to Tonga.

01/15/2022

Love and protection to all my friends and amazing warriors make and female in Tonga!
Underwater volcano exploded near Hai’pai.. 4 ft tsunami waves in Nukualofa.. any Tongan friends please update when internet back up!! Sending massive Love and Stong Protection ❤️🙏❤️‍🩹💕 💪

An undersea volcano erupted near the South Pacific nation of Tonga, triggering warnings across the Pacific and causing strong waves as far away as California.