spring south ustrli s mgzine for dnce 2010 this issue OzAsi Compny Updtes Kurruru Min Min Choreolb Mri de Buenos Aires - Leigh Wrren nd Dncers Dncer: Jo Rods, Photo: Tony Lewis
from the office Welcome to the spring edition of Dm, The OzAsi Festivl is bringing some high impct physicl works to Adelide from 17 September - 2 October, including SngHw (Eve) & Rntu Berbisik (Whisperings of Exile) - by Nn Jombng Dnce Compny from Indonesi t the Spce Thetre nd JUMP n irresistible mrtil rts comedy from Kore t the Festivl Thetre. For specil Ausdnce ticket offer see the OzAsi section on pge14. Don t miss your chnce to experience n exciting co-production feturing the tlents of two gret South Austrlin compnies, when Leigh Wrren nd Dncers perform with the Stte Oper of South Austrli in Mri de Buenos Aires t the Dunstn Plyhouse from 15-23 October. Astor Pizzoll's "tngo oper" is performed in Spnish, nd delves into the nightlife nd underworld of Buenos Aires. Choreolb presented by Ausdnce SA is on during the lst week of the school holidys from 7-9 October in the X-Spce thetre t Adelide College for the Arts. The seson is generously supported by the Adelide College for the Arts nd Crclew through project grnt for Fresh Bred - the Ausdnce SA youth dnce ensemble. Zimon Vilmnis is creting new work Picture My Pst for the young performers in Fresh Bred. Freelnce rtists choreogrphing new works for the seson include Aidn Munn, Jde Erlndsen, Ade Suhrto, Ktrin Lzroff nd Tobih Booth-Remmers. To reserve tickets in dvnce plese cll 8212 0825 or emil s@usdnce.org.u nd then py t the box office on the night. You re invited to ttend Dnce Industry Forum nd Community Consulttion t Ausdnce SA. Ktrin Lzroff hs worked with Richrd Seidel, Pet Johnston, Crol Wellmn-Kelly nd Phil Cllghn to initite consulttion with independent dnce rtists leding to this forum t Ausdnce SA, with the im of discussing future plnning priorities for dnce in South Austrli. All dnce prctitioners nd stkeholders re welcome. Dte: Sundy 31 October, Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Loction: Ausdnce SA Studio Level 3, the Atrium, Sttion Arcde, 136 North Terrce. Plese note fter-hours ccess from Blyth St Cre Prk nd tke the lift to level three. As Deputy Chir of the Arts Industry Council of SA (AICSA), I hve been involved in recent dvoccy ctivities including writing 2010/11 Stte budget submission to the Premier Mike Rnn, meeting with Peter Grrett MP to discuss Austrli Council funding nd writing to the Lord Myor Michel Hrbison in support of retining n Arts nd Culturl Plnning Officer position t the Adelide City Council. The AICSA is n independent voice for the rts nd relies on voluntry contribution of time from committee members nd finncil contributions obtined through fundrising nd memberships, to find out more go to the website www.ics.net.u membership forms re vilble from the site if you would like to join. Applictions re now open for the Outlet Dnce Awrd for young South Austrlin choreogrphers nd contemporry dncers. Coordinted by Ausdnce SA nd vlued t $3,000 the wrd is for dncers nd choreogrphers under 26 yers of ge. Previous winners of the Outlet Dnce Awrd re Ktrin Lzroff, Ade Suhrto, Justine Shih Person, Kelly Alexnder, Ssh Budimski, Dniel Dw, Alison Currie, Gl Moody, Dniel Jber, Ann Kingston nd Chris Scherer. Applictions close Fridy 26 November, for more detils bout the Outlet Dnce Awrd plese refer to pge 15. The Ausdnce SA Multiculturl Christms Dnce Spectculr on Fridy 10 December from 5-8pm, will showcse some of South Austrli s best community bsed dnce rtists, live on stge in Stephens Plce (in front of the Myer Centre). The performnce is supported by the Adelide City Council nd is prt of their Christms in Rundle Mll progrm. Ausdnce SA provides professionl stging, sound, photos nd n MC for the event. So fr groups tking prt include Brzil Dnce Project nd Dnce Linx. If your group hs dnce work tht is suitble, plese contct Phil by emil s@usdnce.org.u or phone 8212 0825 to reserve your plce. Phil Cllghn, Director
s dnce t glnce SngHw (Eve) & Rntu Berbisik (Whisperings of Exile) Nn Jombng Dnce Compny- OzAsi Festivl Venue: Spce Thetre, Adelide Festivl Centre Dtes: 23 24 Sept Time: 7.30pm Tickets: $35-$15, Fmily (2 Adult + 2 Child) $85 Bookings: BASS 131 246 www.bss.net.u JUMP Yegm Thetre Compny Oz Asi Festivl Venue: Adelide Festivl Thetre Dtes: 29 Sept - 1 Oct Time: 7pm Tickets $40- $10 Bookings: BASS 131 246 www.bss.net.u Choreolb Ausdnce SA Feturing Picture My Pst by Zimon Vilmnis Venue: Xspce, AC Arts, Light Squre Dtes: 7 (preview), 8, 9 October Time: 7.30pm Tickets: $15 - $10 conc Bookings: Ausdnce SA 8212 0825, s@usdnce.org.u Nutcrcker The Imperil Russin Bllet Compny Venue: Adelide Festivl Thetre Dtes: 12-13 October Time: 7.30pm Tickets: $79.90-$49.90 Bookings: BASS 131 246 www.bss.net.u SngHw (Eve) & Rntu Berbisik (Whisperings of Exile) Picture My Pst Mri de Buenos Aires - Leigh Wrren nd Dncers Venue: Dunstn Plyhouse, Adelide Festivl Centre Dtes: 15, 16, 19-23 October Time: 7.30pm Tickets: $39 - $49 Bookings: BASS 131 246 www.bss.net.u Reel Dnce in Adelide in ssocition with Felicity Arts nd the venues; Golden Grove Arts Centre, Trk Cinem, The Arts Centre Port Norlung Full Progrm: www.reeldnce.org.u Bookings: BASS bss.net.u or 131 246 School Bookings & Enquiries: reeldnce@felicityrts.com.u or cll Amnd on 0434 988 628 Nutcrcker AC Arts Bchelor of Dnce Grdutes Double Bill of new works by Peter Sheedy nd Zimon Vilmnis Venue: AC Arts 39 Light Squre Dtes: 1-4 December Tickets: VenueTix www.venuetix.com.u (08) 8225 8888 Multiculturl Christms Dnce Spectculr - Ausdnce SA Where: In front of the Myer Centre, Rundle Mll Dtes: Fridy 10 December Time: 5-8pm Tickets: FREE Mri de Buenos Aires For full listing of dnce events see the SA section of the Ausdnce website www.usdnce.org.u
Dnce Eduction Dncers in Schools In term 3 we hd tutors visit Pt Broughton, Keith, Mt Gmbier, Murry Bridge, Pt Lincoln, nd Whyll. We visited mny metropolitn schools delivering Hip Hop, Brek, Contemporry, Cretive, Jzz, Bollywood, Flmenco nd Cpoeir workshops. We re still tking bookings for term four, plus December - Jnury Vction Cre. Bookings rnge from single workshop of 60 to 90 minutes, hlf or full dy workshops, or s n ongoing booking or country residency. There re mny styles vilble; best of ll we crete workshop progrm suited to your lerners needs. Fresh Bred - The Ausdnce SA Youth Dnce Ensemble We hve cst of 12 dncers working towrds the premier of Picture My Pst by choreogrpher Zimon Vilmnis. The work delves into the prticipnts lives, pst, present nd possible futures. Plese show your support to these young dncers by ttending Choreolb t AC Arts 7-10 October. The performers in Fresh Bred re: Stefn nd Rhern Morrow (Terry Simpson Studio s), Krlee Numnn (Pr Hills High School), Bojn Jovnovich nd Kitlin McGillivry (Seview High School), Cr Ldson (Murry Bridge High School), Jessic Michs nd Amy Donohue (Henley High School), Brittny Sims (Austrlin Compny of Performing Arts & Turning Point School of Dnce), Ell Reddy, Nikol Sprks nd Thli Perry (Adelide Hills Performing Arts Centre). Key dtes for student workshops nd techer professionl development PE Week 25-29 October Celebrte dnce t your school by booking n Ausdnce workshop. December Dnce Techers Dy Mondy 6 December A multitude of workshops, forums nd networking opportunities will be on offer for dnce techers to expnd, develop, nd mintin their skills. AC Arts, progrm TBA. Dnce for the Secondry School Tuesdy 7 December Ausdnce presents ents t the ACHPER SA Secondry Yers Conference, en workshop for techers to develop the skills nd confidence to engge ge secondry students in dnce. Venue TBA. For more informtion nd bookings plese cll Cherie Brod (08) 8212 0825 or emil eduction.s@usdnce.org.u Indigenous Dnce Workshops in Whyll We recently sent Nikki Ashby to Whyll to run Indigenous dnce workshops t Sturt High School nd Hincks Ave Kindergrten. The 6 dys of workshops were huge success. Sturt High School, Whyll Our experience with Nikki Ashby ws mzing. She is brillint dncer, engging techer nd inspiring role model for the kids. I personlly lernt lot from her bout both dnce nd culture. Lerning Indigenous Contemporry Dnce ws moving nd spiritul experience for both the students nd myself. We felt energised, focused, strong nd centred. Wht wy to ignite pssion for dnce nd culture! We would hve Nikki bck in hertbet. She truly is n incredible womn. Mrie Vovos, techer, Sturt High School, Whyll. The Ausdnce skill set for Teching Dnce Thnk you to the people who hve lredy expressed interest in this course. The first delivery will tke plce over pproximtely 5 dys between 15-23 Jnury. Our prticipnts rnge from people involved in Flmenco, Tngo, Hip Hop, Irish, school (primry nd secondry) music nd drm techers, studio techers nd upcoming student techers. Plese contct the office for more informtion. Feedbck from Victorin prticipnts of the course: I loved every minute of the skill set, It ws exctly wht I needed nd it hs given me so much inspirtion, mny ides nd gret resources. Dnce Techers Dy - Mondy 6 th December t AC Arts This is gret dy of networking nd workshops nd is open to non dnce techers. I m bout to begin plnning the progrm for this dy. Plese let me know if there re ny prticulr workshops you think should be included. Cherie Brod, Eduction nd Projects Officer.
RESTLESS updte NEXT OF KIN The next production by the Restless Youth Ensemble is: Next of Kin to be presented in November. This is mjor new work directed by Philip Chnnells. The project will explore life choices; privileges nd our rights to determine our future; s well s how we hold secret nd how we tell it. Next of Kin will be highly thetricl there will be stunning live music composed nd plyed by Hilry Kleinig of the Zephyr Qurtet. Design by Gelle Mellis. Lighting Design by Dvid Gdsden. Next of Kin will be presented t the SA Stte Oper Studio, 216 Mrion Rod. Evening Shows t 8 pm: Fri 12, St 13, Fri 19, St 20 November. Dytime Shows t 12.30 pm: Mon 15 to St 20 Nov. inclusive. Book through Restless on: 8212 8495 AWARDS Success t the Ruby s fter lmost 20 yers since the compny ws founded, Restless hs been cknowledged with prestigious Ruby Awrd for Sustined Contribution to the Arts. Congrtultions to everyone involved with Restless, pst nd present rtistic directors, bord members, stff, dncers, rtists nd collbortors, sponsors, fmily nd friends nd of course, to ll our prtners nd funding bodies tht hve supported the compny we shre the wrd with you. Photo: Sm Oster Beuty, Dncers: Alison Currie, Kyr Kimpton nd EDUCATION Dn Nnce Photogrpher: Shne Reid Restless Centrl begins gin on Tuesdy 12 October. This series of workshops for young disbled nd non disbled people between the ges of 15 26 re for people who re interested in people wnting to dnce nd get involved in the compny. WHEN: Tuesdy evenings 5.30pm - 7pm Tuesdy 12 October 7 December WHERE: The Restless Studio, 234 Sturt Street, Adelide (enter off Arthur Street) COST: $6 per session TO BOOK AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contct Restless Dnce Thetre Tel: 8212 8495 or emil kirsty@restlessdnce.org NEW WEBSITE Restless hs been working with Dilfinch & Dilfinch nd Freernge Future to design website for the compny with mny new fetures. One of these is to sty connected through joining our dtbse nd e-news list. Visit www.restlessdnce.org nd click on Newsletter. To feedbck wht you think of the site or tell us wht you thought bout Beuty simply scroll your curser cross Contct nd click on the emil ddress info@restlessdnce.org
LWD updte Mri de Buenos Aires The ltest co-production by Leigh Wrren & Dncers nd The Stte Oper of South Austrli. A tngo oper by Astor Pizzoll 15, 16, 19-23 October, 7.30pm Dunstn Plyhouse, Adelide Festivl Centre BOOK NOW! Tickets through BASS 131 246 www.bss.net.u Tps nd Tngo with friends Friends of The Stte Oper of South Austrli nd Friends of Leigh Wrren & Dncers re orgnizing Mri de Buenos Aires themed fundrising event. When:Tuesdy 5 October 7-9pm Where: Tps on Hindley (147 Hindley Street) Cost: Members $50 / non-members $55 For informtion: 8443 3991 (Mrlene) or 8212 5660 (Pm) RSVP by 27 September. Enjoy sngri, tps nd entertinment by rtists of LWD nd Stte Oper, silent uction nd rffle. Mri de Buenos Aires AbF nd Ruby Awrds LWD nd Flinders Medicl Centre took out the Arts & Helth Photo: Tony Lewis Foundtion Awrd t the South Austrlin AbF wrds night. The Awrd, for prtnerships between helthcre nd rts orgnistions tht improve helth nd wellbeing, ws in recognition of the project Medico Mnoeuvres. The first series of Medico Mnoeuvres ws presented in 2007, while the second instlment, took plce during the 2009 Adelide Fringe. The feedbck from our ptients fter those first performnces by Leigh Wrren & Dncers in 2007 ws just wonderful. We were delighted when Leigh pproched us to crete new series of works for our ptients in 2009 nd give others in the community n opportunity to enjoy the experience s well. FMC s Arts Coordintor Slly Frncis. Ech of the individul dnce works ws choreogrphed to suit the wrd in which it ws performed for ptients so some pieces were humorous nd uplifting, while others were more soothing in their nture, sys rtistic director, Leigh Wrren. Congrtultions Mry Moore! Mry Moore ws wrded the Ruby for Sustined Contribution by n Individul t South Austrli s rt nd culturl wrds night. Mry s set nd costume designs hve fetured in mny of LWD s productions over the yers. Evening Clsses LWD offers dnce clsses, Intermedite Contemporry is on Tuesdys nd Beginners Contemporry on Wednesdys ech week from 6 to 7.15pm in the LWD studio, Fowler s Building, Lion Arts Centre, Cnr Morphett St & North Tce, Adelide. Clsses run through most of the yer prticipnts re welcome to join nytime, no bookings necessry. Uber Bunk (for booking detils plese refer to AC Arts pge) Leigh hs been working with Adelide College of the Arts Dnce, Design & Technicl Production Students to present Uber Bunk. Conceived nd directed by Leigh Wrren, this production is inspired by Andy Wrhol s Fctory nd fetures swg of fctory icons. With musicl score tht includes The Velvet Underground nd Lou Reed, the production lso fetures live silkscreen rtists who will be recreting some of Wrhols s most fmous pieces. It s nostlgic piece nd it s fun piece. For the dncers it is vehicle for them to interpret n existing work, to be introduced to n er of which they know very little bout. Leigh Wrren.
ADT updte ADT will be holding its first ever Summer Intensive dnce school from Jnury 17 21, 2011. Designed for students interested in gining n insight into the workings of professionl contemporry dnce compny it is lso gret wy to improve dncing technique for those contemplting further study in dnce t secondry or tertiry levels. Bsed on the working week of n ADT dncer, students will be tught dily clss, skill development nd repertoire sections from Grry Stewrt s fmed productions Birdbrin nd G. Ech dy will begin with wrm up, followed by two technique clsses of either contemporry, bllet or tumbling. After lunch (provided by ADT) students move on to conditioning, cretive composition, or discussions bout how to tke cre of your body s professionl dncer. At the end of the week there will be n open rehersl for fmily nd friends to see the culmintion of ll the new skills in ction. Held, Photo: Chris Herzfeld The week will be led by Shnnon Anderson nd Chris Aubrey. Shnnon grduted from Queenslnd University of Technology with n Associte Degree in Dnce. After grduting he worked with numerous compnies nd choreogrphers in Austrli including Ntlie Weir, Buzz Dnce Thetre, Dnce North nd Expressions Dnce Compny. He ws offered position with Crte Blnch, the ntionl contemporry dnce compny of Norwy in 1999. He went on to work with choreogrphers Amnd Miller, Jo Strømgren, Pscl Touzeu nd Dns Design. He joined ADT in 2003 nd performed in Birdbrin, The Age of Unbeuty, Nothing, HELD, Devolution nd G. Chris grduted from Adelide Centre for the Arts in 2007 with Bchelor of Dnce Performnce nd won the Adelide Bnk Helpmnn Acdemy rt grdute Awrd in erly 2008. He hs worked with Lenne Ringelstein, Leigh Wrren, Aidn Kne Munn, Xio-Xiong Zhng, Troy Mundy nd Peter Sheedy. He joined ADT full time in 2008 nd hs performed in G nd Be Your Self. Megn Futcher, highly cclimed performer who hs spent mny yers with the Royl New Zelnd Bllet, West Austrlin Bllet, nd Expressions Dnce Compny, will tech bllet technique. She will be shring her welth of experience in this technique, s well s the rt of prtnering nd some of her own repertoire. Book erly s numbers re limited. There is the opportunity for students to ttend single dy nd csul clsses, but only fter the full course pplicnts hve been processed. For further informtion or to book emil Dnce Clss Co-ordintor Jo Numnn on dcc@dt.org.u or cll 0450 933 731. 10 th Anniversry Exhibition Artistic Director Grry Stewrt hs spent the lst 10 yers bringing ADT s unique style to udiences both in Austrli nd worldwide, nd now ADT nd the Performing Arts Collection re celebrting this pst decde with n impressive exhibition of costumes, photogrphs nd designs on disply in the Festivl Thetre foyer from 10 September 29 November. Just some of the items on disply include costumes from ADT works Devolution, Birdbrin, Be Your Self, nd G, torture heds from The Age of Unbeuty, costumes & designs from Devolution, s well s wonderful photogrphs by Chris Herzfeld nd lrge posters. ADT Artistic Director Grry Strewrt sid: How much cn you pck into decde? At ADT it's been lot! So mny dncers nd plethor of other rtists nd rts workers hve joined me in creting body of work tht we cn feel very proud of. As these works hve trvelled round the globe they hve in their own wy mde no smll contribution to the perception of Austrlin culture.
AC ARTS Uber Bunk conceived nd directed by Leigh Wrren Tfe SA s Adelide College of the Arts Dnce, Design & Technicl Production students present: Uber Bunk - by Leigh Wrren X-Spce thetre Adelide College of the Arts, 39 Light Squre, Adelide Wednesdy 15 September Sturdy 18 September, 8.00pm Tickets $10, $5 concession Bookings vi VenueTix on 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.u Genius or fke? The rt world nd the public re still debting the true vlue of Andy Wrhol, flgrnt selfpromoter whose instible ppetite for fme sw him exploit everyone nd everything to prly himself to celebrity sttus. Inspired by The Fctory Wrhol s originl New York City studio Uber Bunk is Leigh Wrren s tongue-incheek look t nother side of this pop culture icon. It s nostlgic piece nd it s fun piece. For the dncers it is vehicle for them to interpret n existing work, to be introduced to n er of which they know very little bout, Leigh explins. The cst of chrcters includes swg of Fctory icons including Elvis Presley, Mrilyn Monroe, Brigid Berlin nd Edie Sedgwick. Set in the glm rock silver interior of The Fctory, Uber Bunk fetures musicl score tht includes The Velvet Underground nd Lou Reed. Throughout the ply, live silkscreen rtists will be recreting some of Wrhol s most fmous pieces. Andy Wrhol is quoted s sying In the future, everyone will be world-fmous for 15 minutes, nd it ws his genuine belief tht to be fmous ws better thn being good rtist, Leigh sys. This prediction hs of course come true in contemporry society, we live in n er where fme is supreme, celebrities re fmous for being fmous. AC Arts AUDITIONS: Bchelor of Dnce Performnce Dte: 24-25 November Venue: AC Arts, 39 Light Squre, Adelide Contct: Dnce Deprtment 08 8463-5044 www.tfe.s.edu.u/delide-college-of-the-rts.spx Ellen Hodgemn (left) s Edie Sedgweick Clln Fleming (right) s Andy Wrhol Adelide College of Arts Bchelor of Dnce Performnce Third Yer Grdutes GRADUATION PERFORMANCE Double Bill of new works by Peter Sheedy nd Zimon Vilmnis Venue: AC Arts 39 Light Squre Dtes: 1-4 December Tickets: VenueTix www.venuetix.com.u (08) 8225 8888
Kurruru Youth Performing Arts Min Min Kurruru brings the Min Min lights to Murry Bridge As dusk settles on the bnks of the Murry River, strnge light ppers on the horizon. It is bright nd it is moving! The community is thrown in confusion, but mong some it is replced by intrigue; Wht is it? Wht does it wnt? How do we tell others bout it? This is the strting premise of Min Min, the ltest work for Kurruru Youth Performing Arts nd the first work to be creted by new Artistic Director, Deon Hstie, hving its premiere seson in Murry Bridge from September 24 to 26 s prt of Ripples Murry Bridge, the 2010 Regionl Centre of Culture. The work hs been informed by the stories of the Ngrrindjeri people nd under Deon s direction, Min Min will sk udiences to see into the reltionship Aboriginl people hve with country, nd how n Aboriginl perspective offers explntions to every event, often different from tht of minstrem science. The Min Min Lights re phenomen tht science hs explined but still doesn t relly understnd nd Aboriginl communities hve completely different wy of understnding nd relting to them. Tht is wht this show is bout, sys Deon Performers from Kurruru s renowned Dnce Ensemble s well s locl rtists, young people nd Aboriginl community members from Murry Bridge will explore the unexplinble nd mysterious through new contemporry dnce work premiering s prt of the Ripples progrm of events. The Min Min performnces will tke plce outdoors, t the Pomberuk Culturl Centre in Murry Bridge mking use of the centres trditionl dnce grounds nd proximity to the Murry River tht will feture in the performnce. Kurruru is one of Austrli s leding Aboriginl nd Torres Strit Islnder youth performing rts compnies. It is committed to supporting the ongoing mintennce of culture, community nd identity through the provision of qulity performing rts opportunities for children, young people nd their communities. Its Dnce Ensemble, with members rnging in ges from 15 to 21 yers of ge, regulrly perform t openings, lunches nd welcome events. Min Min is the ltest from compny whose work hs included Crossing Pths, the winner of the 2006 Adelide Fringe Dnce wrd, nd Second to None, celebrted work chrting the joined Aboriginl nd Mritime histories of Port Adelide. Deon Hstie hs been involved s Assistnt Choreogrpher on both projects. Min Min by Kurruru Youth Performing Arts Venue: Pomberuk Culturl Centre, Whrf Rod, Murry Bridge Dtes: Fridy 24 to Sturdy 26 September Time: 7pm Tickets: $15 Adult, $12 conc, Circle of Friends members $10 Under 17s. Bookings: Rurl City of Murry Bridge on 08 8539 1100 In person: Locl Government Centre t 2 Seventh Street, Murry Bridge (opening hours Mon Fri 8:30m 4:30pm) Website: (For Informtion nd to buy online) www.ripplesmurrybridge.com Min Min
Kurruru Min Min Interview with Deon Hstie Phil Cllghn: Director, Ausdnce SA Deon Hstie: Artistic Director, Kurruru PC Congrtultions on your ppointment s Artistic Director of Kurruru. Mny of our reders hve gretly enjoyed your work s performer with Leigh Wrren nd Dncers. Will there still be some opportunities to see you dncing in the future? DH Thnk you, I hope there will still be mny more opportunities to dnce. I don t truly feel tht my dncing time is over just yet, so yes, I cn sfely sy tht I would love to be performing in the future. Deon Hstie & Kurruru Dncers PC Wht is the best prt bout choreogrphing nd mking new work for Kurruru? DH Giving opportunities to indigenous youth in dnce nd performnce then seeing the rewrds they get from being included in telling story involving their culture. The youth here re very excited bout doing Min Min nd tht mkes me extremely excited lso. PC Min Min is your first work for Kurruru nd it is linked to mythologicl stories of the Ngrrindjeri people. How did you first become wre of these stories? DH I remember s child we would tell stories nd tles to scre ech other. These were sometimes stories of cretures nd things tht lived in the bush nd would pper minly t night. I knew tht there would be similr stories down here, so we looked into the locl re nd stories bsed on the river nd found the story of the Mulyewongk or bunyip s well s some other stories. PC Ngrrindjeri is one pproximtely thirty Aboriginl regions in South Austrli listed on the Mp of Aboriginl Austrli website: www.boriginleduction.s.edu.u/files/pges/boriginl_ust/b_ust_s.pdf Wht region in Austrli re your own ncestors from? DH I m Tjupki the rinforest people from my fther s side nd on my mother s side I m from the Kuku Yidinji people, both re from Fr North Queenslnd. PC Min Min will be in the Murry Bridge Pomberuk Culturl Centre, tell us something bout this setting? DH Yes, it is longside the Murry River nd will be set outdoors. I wnted these stories shown in nturl setting for this stge. PC The show strts t 7.00pm. How much time should people llow to trvel to get to there? DH It s bout 1 hour drive from Adelide nd to be sfe you could mybe give yourself 1.5hours trvelling time to find the loction of Pomberuk Culturl Centre, which is down by the Sturt Reserve longside the river. PC If they don t wnt to drive cn they ctch bus from Kurruru? DH Yes, there is bus you cn ctch. Anyone interested in using this service should ring Kurruru 08 8341 1150 to book set. It leves Port Adelide t 4.45pm with pick up in Adelide t 5.30pm nd trvels to Murry Bridge in time for the show. AUSDANCE MEMBERS cn get FREE bus trip +1 (return), on St 25 & Sun 26 September, if they pre-book tickets through the Rurl City of Murry Bridge s box office on 08 8539 1100. PC Would you like to recommend somewhere for dinner before or fter the show? DH Murry Bridge hs lot of exhibitions nd events on for the Ripples Festivl, so you cn mke dy of it, there re some good pubs nd cfes, or you could tke picnic to one of the reserves by the river. PC Hve you put the Austrlin Youth Dnce Festivl 2011 t the Ntionl Aboriginl & Torres Strit Islnder Dnce Acdemy (NAISDA) on the clendr for Kurruru, it will include youth dnce groups from round Austrli? DH Yes, it is on our clendr. I hve been to NAISDA recently nd it would be gret to visit next time with our dnce ensemble. I think it would be importnt for Kurruru to be prt of the festivl to shre nd experience wht other youth groups re doing from round Austrli.
Choreolb - Oct 2010 Fresh Bred Youth Dnce Ensemble Ausdnce SA s October Choreolb progrm includes the first performnce of new work Picture My Pst, supported by project grnt from Crclew Youth Arts, nd choreogrphed by Zimon Vilmnis for Fresh Bred the Ausdnce SA youth dnce ensemble. Wht is so specil bout mementos from the pst? Photogrphs: hidden secrets within photogrphs; culturl imges; shred memories; history; fmily nd friends, these elements will be the strting point for the cretive process in Picture My Pst. The work Picture My Pst will delve into the prticipnts lives, pst, present nd possible futures. The young performers will hve the opportunity to shre their culturl bckgrounds nd individul experiences. Venue: X-Spce Thetre, AC Arts Dtes: 7 (preview), 8 & 9 October Time: 7.30pm Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Students/Concession Bookings: Ausdnce SA 8212 0825 or emil s@usdnce.org.u Adelide College of the Arts, X-Spce Thetre 39 Light Squre, Adelide Picture My Pst Thli Perry, Stefn Morrow, Photo: Sm Oster Choreolb lso includes new works nd works in progress by some of South Austrli s cretive freelnce dnce rtists: Ade Suhrto - In Lieu, new work with composer Dvid Kotlowy supported by project grnt from Arts SA. Ktrin Lzroff - Involuntry, feturing dncers Emm Stokes, Jess Sttton, Rebecc Binger, Tobih Booth-Remmers. Jde Erlndsen - Tie, feturing dncers Kte Skully, Jde Erlndsen nd Jy Mulln. Jessic Sttton - new work with Africn dncer Victor Kmr nd the Africn crew tht trin t Ausdnce SA on Sturdy fternoons. Aidn Kne Munn - one thred, performed by Rchel Mendhm. Picture My Pst Cr Ldson, Photo: Sm Oster Tobih Booth-Remmers - In Absence Of, Tobih hs received project grnt support from Crclew Youth Arts nd the Helpmnn Acdemy for this cretive development.
MEMBERS NEWS 42 interstte tour by Alison Currie Alison Currie s 42 interstte tour commences this week in Brisbne. Metro Arts in Brisbne 18-25 September Firstdrft in Sydney, 29 September - 3 October Fortyfive Downstirs in Melbourne 12-23 October It s FREE 42 the dnce of the home is performnce instlltion bout house nd home. Live performnce tkes plce in the spce for the durtion of the gllery hours. Visit ny time nd sty for s long s you like. 42 is dnce instlltion designed for visul rts spces by Alison Currie director, Annemrie Kohn video rtist, Alisdir Mcindoe sound rtist, nd Kel Mocilnik visul rtist. The udience is free to move in nd round the spce, choosing when to enter, when to exit nd wht to look t. Performing 42 on tour re dncers Alison Currie, Crlie Angel, Kel Mocilnik nd Lewis Rnkin. The production is supported by the government of South Austrli through n Arts SA triennil project grnt nd the Dnce Bord of the Austrli Council. The project is uspiced by Ausdnce SA. Further detils www.lisoncurrie.com Double-bill: A Mixed Suite by Gmeln Sekr Lrs nd In Lieu by Suhrto/Kotlowy 42 dncer Alison Currie Photo: Edwin Comey A Mixed Suite by Ade Suhrto A Mixed Suite fetures new gmeln compositions by Dvid Kotlowy nd Teruo Ymski s well s trditionl Jvnese music plyed by Gmeln Sekr Lrs (OzAsi Festivl 2008, WOMADelide 2006 nd 2003). In Lieu is n exciting collbortion between choreogrpher Ade Suhrto nd composer Dvid Kotlowy (lso members of Gmeln Sekr Lrs). In Lieu is inspired by the rtists recent work brod, nd is the result of 3-week residency t Nexus Multiculturl Arts. The work-in-progress explores the tension nd spce between imgined nd perceived genertions.this residency hs been mde possible with support from Arts SA. Choreogrpher / Performer: Ade Suhrto Composer / Performer: Dvid Kotlowy Dte: 30 October @ 7.30pm Venue: Nexus Multiculturl Arts Tickets: $20 Adults // $15 Concession / Nexus Members Tickets vilble t the door or from Venuetix (excludes booking fee.) Venuetix: 8225 8888 // venuetix.com.u For further info emil de_suhrto@yhoo.com Ade Suhrto Photo: Amnd Phillips
MEMBERS NEWS Lis Lonero in South Afric Emerging dncer undertkes South Africn secondment Tfe SA s Adelide College of the Arts dnce grdute Lis Lonero will be spending the next three months in South Afric, prticipting in secondment with Debbie Turner, the Artistic Director of the Cpe Dnce Compny bsed in Cpe Town. As prt of the plcement progrm which hs been supported by the Helpmnn Acdemy - Lis will undertke dily dnce clsses with members of the compny, intercting nd exchnging ides nd methodologies with students, professionl dncers nd South Africn choreogrphers. As neo-clssicl dnce compny, the clsses will focus on both Lis Lonero, Photo: Sm Oster contemporry nd clssicl dnce, Lis sys. The secondment lso offers the possibility of performing in the compny s 2010 seson, s they re stging six performnces from November to celebrte their fifteenth nniversry of opertion. Lis ws invited by the Cpe Dnce Compny to perform with them for their 15 th nniversry seson, s she ws one of the group s founding members. I begn dncing with wht is now the Cpe Dnce Compny t the ge of 14, when it ws still Youth Compny. I ws with them between 1994 nd 2005. Hving recently estblished dnce collective here in Adelide myself, it seemed like wonderful opportunity to hve look into how the Cpe Dnce Compny is run nd how their dnce projects come to fruition. Upon her return to Adelide in December, Lis is plnning on conducting dnce workshop t AC Arts, shring with dnce students some of her South Africn lessons nd experiences. She will lso be keen to pply her knowledge to her recently-formed dnce collective, Vision4Dnce, feturing fellow contemporry dncers Jo Numnn nd Rebecc Binger. The Helpmnn Acdemy for the Visul & Performing Arts ssists emerging rtists to mke the lep into professionl prctice, by providing rnge of progrms nd opportunities including exhibitions, wrds, grnts, mentorships nd interntionl exchnges. www.helpmnncdemy.com.u extr freelnce news Tobih Booth-Remmers is working in the Ausdnce SA studio following stint with Tsdnce, where he hd the opportunity to perform in Forty Miles - A River of Drems choreogrphed by Greme Murphy AM. Tobih is creting new work In Absence Of with support from the Helpmnn Acdemy nd Crclew Youth Arts to be performed t Ausdnce SA s October Choreolb seson. South Austrlin freelnce dncers Rchel Mendhm, Kte Skully, Jenn Wlsek, Lur Trevor, Jose Gonzlez, Jmie Jewel, Jy Mulln nd Josh Heth hve gretly enjoyed performing in The Perl Fishers with the Stte Oper of South Austrli. With Mri de Buenos Aires opening soon the Stte Oper is turning out to be one of the best employers of freelnce dncers this yer. More plese! The Seven Dedly Sins Grvity Grvity Dnce fulltime students present - The Seven Dedly Sins Venue: Austrlin Dnce Thetre, 126 Belir Rod, Hwthorn Dtes: 16 & 17 October Time: 16 October @ 7.30pm, 17 October @ 5.00pm Tickets: $20 dults $15 students/concession Bookings: grvitydnce@live.com or 8212 2999
Oz Asi Festivl Dnce Progrm SngHw (Eve) & Rntu Berbisik (Whisperings of Exile) Nn Jombng Dnce Compny 23 24 September, 7.30pm Spce Thetre Nn Jombng Dnce Compny s performnces re exquisite, singulr nd not to be missed. United by fmily ties, but lso through their bsolute mstery of Penck Silt (Indonesin mrtil rt), West Sumtrn trditionl dnce nd contemporry Western dnce. Witness their unique dnce form tht weves together the physicl, spiritul, the pst nd the present. Hnds, bodies nd costumes combine to crete percussive soundscpe for this stunning show, including duo performnce SngHw (Eve), nd full compny performnce, Rntu Berbisik (Whisperings of Exile). Feturing choreogrpher Ery Mefri nd five dncers, Nn Jombng Dnce Compny hve performed to criticl cclim cross Asi nd Europe nd re celebrted for their exquisite physicl prowess. SPECIAL AUSDANCE PRICE - Adult $28, Concession $23 Phone BASS on 131 246, quote AUSDANCE to tke dvntge of this offer. Jump Yegm Thetre Compny 29 September 1 October, 7pm Festivl Thetre Meet n mzingly gile, mdcp Koren fmily in n drenline-pcked sitcom feturing Te Kwon Do, jw-dropping flips, dzzling crobtics, sword fights nd wickedly observed kung-fu pstiches. Imgine Jckie Chn film crossed with The Mtrix live on stge prt ction flick, silent comedy nd crtoon cper mixed with mrtil rts this hilrious fmily story hs been receiving rve reviews from round the world. Performed by sublime cst of gymnsts, crobts nd Te Kwon Do msters with spot-on comic timing, expect n bundnce of sight ggs nd prtflls tht will mke the whole fmily lugh out loud! SPECIAL AUSDANCE PRICE - A Reserve Adult $40, Concession $35; B Reserve Adult $35, Concession $30 Phone BASS on 131 246, quote AUSDANCE to tke dvntge of this offer. In Repose 1 2 October, 7.30pm Spce Thetre From the mker of Chik (OzAsi Festivl 2008) comes In Repose, n rtistic homge to Jpnese migrnts who lived nd died in Austrli since the lte 1800s nd hve been buried here. In Repose merges story-telling, photogrphy, soundscpe, koto music nd dnce inspired by old Jpnese cemeteries in Austrli. A kuyo - Jpnese term describing n ct of ceremonil offering to respect, honour nd clm the spirits of the decesed - In Repose lso honours the locl Austrlin Indigenous communities who to this dy re looking fter the grves of these Jpnese migrnts, buried fr wy from their ntive lnd. SPECIAL AUSDANCE PRICE - Adult $20, Concession $15 Phone BASS on 131 246, quote AUSDANCE to tke dvntge of this offer.
Outlet Dnce Awrd Ausdnce SA OUTLET DANCE AWARD 2010 - The vlue of the scholrship is $3,000 For Young South Austrlin Contemporry Dncers nd Emerging Choreogrphers Bckground: Estblished by Outlet Dnce Compny in 1999, the wrd is offered nnully to ssist young South Austrlins enbling them to further their development nd trining in contemporry dnce. The wrd ws creted to honour Outlet Dnce Compny nd to ensure the prticiption of young rtists in contemporry dnce. Ausdnce (SA) fcilittes nd dministers the nnul wrd nd clls for pplictions once yer. Eligible proposls could include: overses/interstte nd/or second degree study, s well s privte tuition, ttendnce t mster-clsses, festivls or events. with n estblished prctitioner or group. This wrd supports ctivities tht will benefit young South Austrlin contemporry dncers nd emerging choreogrphers nd will improve the youth rts opportunities vilble in South Austrli. Therefore preferred pplicnts will be: Applictions close Fridy 26 November 2010 Dnce Industry Insurnce with AON Short-term cover for projects Arts workers libility cover of $10 million for Personl ccident nd Sickness insurnce Cover inside nd outside the studio for broken nd permnent disblement. www.usdnce.org.u usdnce@on.com.u
Ausdnce skill set for Teching Dnce Develop skills nd knowledge in teching, sfe dnce nd professionl prctice. Ausdnce SA is currently tking expressions of interest to deliver this course in Jnury 2011 (over 5 dys, pproximtely Jn 15-23). The Ausdnce skill set for Teching Dnce is short course, providing dncers with the knowledge nd teching strtegies needed to successfully tech dnce in community, studio nd school settings. Those who complete the skill set will receive Sttement of Attinment which is ntionlly recognised nd will hve the cpcity to tech in socil, recretionl nd community settings nd within the school system. It involves 70 hours fce-to-fce trining within group context plus 20 dditionl hours of independent study. The skill set contins four units of competency, selected from the Community Recretion Industry Trining Pckge SRC04, ntionlly endorsed trining pckge. Units of the skill set: - Utilise effective teching methods - Mintin sfe dnce prctice when teching - Mintin professionl prctice when teching - Operte in ccordnce with ccepted instructionl prctices, styles, legl nd ethicl responsibilities. The Ausdnce skill set is intended for: - Grdutes or prticipnts of full-time dnce or physicl thetre courses - Registered dnce techers wnting to gin recognised professionl lerning in their field or to expnd their teching portfolio - Independent prctising rtists working for orgnistions to present dnce to students - Freelnce dnce rtists working in schools, community, socil nd recretionl contexts or dnce studios. Recognition of Prior Lerning If you hve gined skills from previous studies or industry experience you my be ble to gin exemptions through the Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) process. A fee pplies. Ausdnce SA is currently tking expressions of interest to deliver this course in Jnury 2011 (over 5 dys, pproximtely Jn 15-23). The investment for Ausdnce members is $1,350 nd my be pid in instlments by prior rrngement. For more informtion nd to register your interest plese contct Cherie Brod on 8212 0825 or emil eduction.s@usdnce.org.u Copyright 2010 Ausdnce SA Studio Level 3 The Atrium Sttion Arcde 136 North Terrce Adelide SA 5000 GPO Box 1810 Adelide SA 5001 Tel 8212 0825 Fx 8212 0830 Web www.usdnce.org.u Emil s@usdnce.org.u