Stephanie Lake Company’s exploration of the relationship between rhythm and human movement in Manifesto is intoxicating and invigorating, says Nina Levy. She just wishes she could have been closer to the action.
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Extraordinary tribute to dance icon
12 November 2022
Icon: An Extraordinary Event is a fitting tribute to the life and work of Pina Bausch, writes Kim Balfour.
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Bodies meet Baroque in blaze of glory
15 September 2022
Thirty years after its celebrated debut, Douglas Wright’s Gloria lights up the stage once more, this time with a very special addition. The result, writes Nina Levy, is simply glorious.
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Solid groundwork leaps and bounds
18 August 2022
From the office grind to moments of human connection, STRUT Dance’s latest double bill serves up delicious dance, writes Nina Levy.
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Mesmerising moves missing meaning
11 August 2022
Sydney Dance Company makes a triumphant return to Perth with Impermanence but the theme is lost in translation, writes Nina Levy.
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WAAPA dancers find finesse and flair
11 June 2022
WAAPA dance students do justice to classic and contemporary works in their midyear performance season, writes Rita Clarke.
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A lucky dip of dance
20 May 2022
With 12 short new dance works on offer, you’re bound to find something you like at STRUT Dance’s “Short Cuts”, promises Nina Levy.
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It’s game, set and match to Elstermann
29 April 2022
Witty and clever, Scott Elstermann’s new dance work dominates the court, reports Rita Clarke.
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Potent and prescient dance
4 March 2022
The Ninth Wave comes with dynamic performances, strong production values and a powerful message about the state of the world, writes Nina Levy
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A heartfelt sweetener for unresolved pain
4 March 2022
Despite tackling trauma, the soul of dance theatre work Daddy is playful, discovers Patrick Gunasekera.
