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All production images, rehearsal and cast of 'Mosaic' by Andrea Avezzu A group of dancers clad in sequins cluster together in Scott Elstermann's Mosaic. Dance dreams are made of this
Features

Dance dreams are made of this

28 September 2023

Less than a decade into his career, local choreographer Scott Elstermann has presented work at the prestigious Venice Biennale, mentored by the renowned Wayne McGregor. He gives guest writer Ruby Michael the lowdown.

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Photo: Emma Fishwick Four women hold their hands in the air, with surprised expressions on their faces, in
What to SEE

What to SEE: Bang! Bang! regional tour

25 August 2022

Down your weapons! Dance double bill ‘Bang! Bang!’ is travelling, complete with a suitcase of pop-culture references that you don’t need to be a dance expert to appreciate.

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A group of young dancers and musicians mill around a studio, talking to one another. These performers/artists are involved in the Rite and Revolution collaboration between The Western Australia Youth Orchestra and choreographer Scott Elstermann. Orchestra invites dancers to spring into Stravinsky
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Orchestra invites dancers to spring into Stravinsky

13 January 2022

Western Australian Youth Orchestra is injecting some bounce into its repertoire, in a collaboration with choreographer Scott Elstermann that sees six dancers performing on mini-trampolines. Nina Levy jumps in to learn more.

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Podcasts

Introducing Your Arts Playground, Seesaw’s new podcast

30 June 2021

Not sure where to find out what’s happening in WA’s arts scene? Feel like you’re always hearing about the cool new shows, concerts and exhibitions after they’ve finished? Check out Your Arts Playground, a new monthly podcast from Seesaw’s managing editors, Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby.

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WA dancers grace the national stage
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WA dancers grace the national stage

29 October 2020

The shortlisted nominees for the 2020 Australian Dance Awards have been announced and West Australian artists have made their presence known.

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Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and Pavan Kumar Hari. image credit Daniel J Grant.jpg Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and Pavan Kumar Hari. image credit Daniel J Grant.jpg Cream of the crop 2019
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Cream of the crop 2019

13 December 2019

Which shows were Seesaw writers’ favourites this year? What were the highlights and lowlights for the arts in WA? And which artists will our contributors be looking out for in 2020? As 2019 draws to a close, Seesaw writers reflect on the year that was and the year that will be.

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Storm Helmore, Bernadette Lewis, Laura Boynes. Photo: Emma Fishwick. Storm Helmore, Bernadette Lewis, Laura Boynes. Photo: Emma Fishwick. Dance double bill goes off with a bang
Reviews

Dance double bill goes off with a bang

29 November 2019

Review: Scott Elstermann and Shona Erskine, “Bang! Bang!” ·
The Blue Room Theatre, 28 November ·
Review by Nina Levy ·

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