An improvisation class will, most often, begin by standing still and following a single instruction: wait for the impulse to move. I’ve been waiting. Movement seems simple. It’s everyday. But wanting to move… it’s different. I don’t know how it… Read More »the impulse to move
In the National Dance Forum 2013, the question on everybody’s lips is “why dance?” In response, Dancehouse Diary (Issue 4) has asked four dancers/choreographers for their ideas and observations on the issue. Martin del Amo creates a striking response: “…Make… Read More »In response to Dancehouse Diary’s question: Why Dance?
I was lucky enough in leaving England that I landed myself back in Oz for the creative Melbourne dance festival: Dance Massive. Dance Massive is a biennial festival that began in 2009 and involves collaboration between three dance theatres in… Read More »Dance Massive 2013
It was cold yesterday. Freezing may be the better word. Top of 4 degrees, a low of 1 and… I opted for a dance photoshoot. In England. Now, in my defense, I’ve my reasons. The biggest is that in 51… Read More »Georgina Piper Photography
We did it. Quicksilver, The Place: reFRESH… performed and transformed. That’s me… This, sadly, is the last time I’ll perform with Quicksilver. ReFRESH was serendipitous in timing: it allowed me to finish this two year adventure with something akin to… Read More »reFRESH: Quicksilver Perform: The Disappearence of Elsie May