A choreographic showcase that celebrates First Nation contemporary dance choreography from Australia, Canada and New Zealand will be held at the Queensland Theatre Company in Brisbane from 4 to 9 June 2012
The showcase will provide a platform for Australian and international First Nation contemporary choreographers to work together in a program of performances, post‐production forums, an artist symposium and master classes.
Australian artists will include Rita Pryce (Baiwa Dance Company), Jacob Boehme (Idja Dance Theatre) and Tammi Gissell (Figures of Speech).
The international choreographers will include Sandra Laronde from Canada (Red Sky), and Jack Gray and Cathy Livermore from New Zealand (Atimira Dance Collective).
Other Australian First Nation contemporary dance choreographers, dancers and artists are invited to participate. For more information contact BlakDance or call +61 (0)7 3220 3377
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Comment on this articleTiina Alinen commented on
Thank you to Ausdance National for your support. Together we can develop BlakDance Australia Limited into a national organisation that is representative of a united voice for Indigenous expression in Australia.
Kayln Franklin commented on
I really like the BlakDance choreographic showcase being announced. I think that they would be able to provide a big performance just like using Derma Mum. I know that many people would enjoy that great choreography showcase.