Set in an ever-contracting landscape, Shrink examines our ability to be individual. A flexible and diminishing space encourages a physical dialogue to be adopted as the proximity minimises between the dancers. They tussle through flailing states of lax and rebel independence, eventually surrendering to the rhythmic rigour and homogeny of structure. Power, autonomy and conformity are at the forefront of this short work.
Length: 25 minutes
Commissioned by LINK Dance Company / Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts for their 4th year Bachelor of Arts (Dance) Honours students
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PREMIERE
Geoff Gibbs Theatre, Perth, May 22 - 25 2019
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CAST AND CREATIVES
Choreographer: Scott Elstermann
Dancers: Emily Coles, Tessa Gisby, Alex Kay, Thomas Mullane, Jo Omodei, Bethany Reece, Giorgia Schijf, Emily Tuckwell
Composer: Michael Terren
Lighting designer: Matthew Marshall
Costume designer: Maeli Cherel
Stage manager: Finlay Pedler
Photography: Stephen Heath
Thank you to Michael Whaites
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TOURING
Montpellier, France (Mouvements sur la ville) - June 22 2019
Melbourne, Australia (Dancehouse) - November 14-15 2019
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