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2015
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WELCOME
TO FORM 2015
PUNCTURE will premiere in Sydney Festival
in the new year at Riverside Theatres,
Parramatta. Directed by Patrick Nolan and
choreographed by Kathryn Puie, PUNCTURE
combines the forces of Legs On The Wall,
FORM Dance Projects and VOX – Sydney
Philharmonia Choirs in a large scale
production featuring an ensemble of 42 young
performers exploring the rituals of courtship
and young love.
The Dance Bites 2015 program features
a duet, a solo and a trio representing
some of the finest and most innovative
choreographers and performers in
independent dance in Sydney. FORM is proud
to offer Martin del Amo, Phil Blackman,
Raghav Handa, Ahilan Ratnamohan,
Connor van Vuuren and Immanuel Dado an
opportunity to present their work.
The education program continues to reach
out and inspire young people in Western
Sydney to participate in and enjoy dance.
Annette McLernon
Director
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WORLD PREMIERE
DIRECTOR
PATRICK NOLAN
COMPOSER
STEFAN GREGORY
MUSIC DIRECTOR
ELIZABETH SCOTT,
VOX, SYDNEY
PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS
CHOREOGRAPHER
KATHRYN PUIE
DESIGN MEL PAGE
VIDEO DESIGN MIC GRUCHY
LIGHTING DESIGN
DAMIEN COOPER
DANCERS KRISTINA CHAN
& JOSHUA THOMSON, JAY
BAILEY, CLOÉ FOURNIER,
ANNA HEALEY, KEI ISHII,
BILLY KEOHAVONG, ROB
MCCREDIE, HAYLEY RAW,
MICHAEL SMITH, STEPHEN
WILLIAMS, JESS WONG
21 – 25 JANUARY
RIVERSIDE THEATRES
TICKETS
PREVIEW 21 JAN 8PM $25*
22–24 JAN 8PM $36* – $40*
MATINEE 23–25 JAN
2PM $36* – $40*
PROMENADE
PERFORMANCE
LIMITED SEATING
RUNNING TIME 60 MIN
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LEGS ON THE WALL, FORM DANCE PROJECTS,
VOX - SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS AND SYDNEY FESTIVAL PRESENT
For centuries we have used dance to
connect, seduce and play – from the
masked ball to the mosh pit.
PUNCTURE invites the audience to
embrace the risk of intimacy in a crowded
room, from the restraint and formality of
classical dance through to the sensuality
of the tango and the rebellion of youth.
Stefan Gregory’s score is inspired by
some of the great composers from
Monteverdi to Madonna, and sung live
by a 30-voice choir accompanied by
percussionist Bree Van Reyk. They take
to the dance floor with 12 young dancers,
choreographed by Kathryn Puie and led
by two of Australia’s finest dance artists,
Kristina Chan and Joshua Thomson.
PUNCTURE
A DANCE THROUGH TIME AND PLACE
FORM DANCE PROJECTS AND RIVERSIDE THEATRES
PRESENT DANCE BITES 2015
SONGS
NOT
TO
DANCE
TO
DANCE BITES
Are there songs you should never dance to . . .
privately or in public? Sydney choreographer
and dancer Martin del Amo joins forces with
Lismore-based dance artist Phil Blackman to
respond to this unusual proposition ... and try.
Their chosen songs are either too famous,
utterly obscure or extremely cheesy. And
yet, by choosing to dance to the seemingly
undanceable, the artists playfully entice
the audience to witness a series of attempts
– against all odds – with as much dignity,
resilience and humour as possible.
CHOREOGRAPHERS &
PERFORMERS
MARTIN DEL AMO
PHIL BLACKMAN
LIGHTING DESIGN
MATTHEW MARSHALL
COSTUME CONSULTANT
CLARE BRITTON
PRODUCER
PIPPA BAILEY/
PERFORMING LINES
THROUGH MAPS NSW
5 – 7 MARCH 8PM
RIVERSIDE THEATRES
LEARN THE REPERTOIRE
6 MARCH 10AM
SEE THE SHOW
12.30PM MATINEE WITH Q&A
TICKETS
ADULT $35*
CONCESSION $28*
SCHOOL TICKETS
WORKSHOP/SHOW $25
SHOW ONLY $20
Initially developed at Campbelltown
Arts Centre as part of the
Contemporary Dance Program
2012-13, in partnership with NORPA
(Northern Rivers Performing Arts).
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FORM DANCE PROJECTS AND RIVERSIDE THEATRES
PRESENT DANCE BITES 2015
DANCE BITES
TUKRE’, “pieces” in Hindi, explores how
lineage and rites of passage transcend
borders. Inspired by the contents of his
luggage on arrival in Australia, Raghav
creates a memory map of his heritage
through music and dance. His movement,
which combines delicate linear masculinity
with speed and precision, is inspired in
part by his grandfather, who as a jewel
maker, spent his life “faceting” gems and
diamonds - cutting, shaving and shining
precious stones. By mapping memories,
Raghav uncovers how history is passed
down through bloodlines, frying pans and
faceting techniques!
TUKRE’
PIECES | टुकड़े
CHOREOGRAPHER &
PERFORMER
RAGHAV HANDA
CULTURAL CONSULTANT &
PERFORMER SHASHI HANDA
SOUND DESIGN
LACHLAN BOSTOCK
LIGHTING DESIGN
DANIEL ANDERSON
DRAMATURG
MARTIN DEL AMO
STAGE/PRODUCTION MANAGER
MELINDA TYQUIN
FILM & PROJECTIONS
MARTIN FOX
COSTUME DESIGN
MARISSA YEO
PHEONUH CALLAN
SINGER SHRUTI GHOSH
CELLIST STEPHANIE FEHER
29 APRIL – 2 MAY 8PM
RIVERSIDE THEATRES
LEARN THE REPERTOIRE
1 MAY 10AM
SEE THE SHOW
12.30PM MATINEE WITH Q&A
TICKETS
ADULT $35*
CONCESSION $28*
SCHOOL TICKETS
WORKSHOP/SHOW $25
SHOW ONLY $20
Tukre’ was developed through 2013
Kickstart program for the 2014 Next
Wave Festival.
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Image Design: Robert Thwaites
FORM DANCE PROJECTS AND RIVERSIDE THEATRES
PRESENT DANCE BITES 2015
DANCE BITES
In DRILL, three athletes meet in a late
night, never-ending training session. A form
of non-competitive competition unfolds
before the audience. Sweaty machismo gets
a poetic makeover as sprinting, jumping,
turning, pivoting, falling and accelerating
merge in an indefinable training sequence
which revels in an exhausted euphoria.
DRILL is an exploration of the
choreographic potential of athletic
movement and training; an attempt to
transcend all human athletic capabilities,
in a non-spectacular, practical fashion.
DRILL
DIRECTOR/PERFORMER/
DEVISOR
AHILAN RATNAMOHAN
PERFORMERS/ DEVISORS
CONNOR VAN VUUREN
IMMANUEL DADO
DRAMATURG
KRISTOF PERSYN
DRAMATURG FIRST
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
JOSEPHINE WILSON
PRODUCTION
AHILAN RATNAMOHAN
ANAÏS GABAUT
14 – 17 OCTOBER 8PM
RIVERSIDE THEATRES
LEARN THE REPERTOIRE
15 OCTOBER 10AM
SEE THE SHOW
12.30PM MATINEE WITH Q&A
TICKETS
ADULT $35*
CONCESSION $28*
SCHOOL TICKETS
WORKSHOP/SHOW $25
SHOW ONLY $20
First developed in residence
at the Perth Institute for Contemporary
Art (PICA), 2013
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FORM DANCE PROJECTS AND SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY PRESENT
CHOREOGRAPHIC
WORKSHOP
26, 27MAY 10AM
CONNECT STUDIOS
RIVERSIDE THEATRES
4.5 HOURS
including lunch break
TICKETS
$28 STUDENT
(Supervising Teacher Free)
BOOKINGS
RIVERSIDE EDUCATION
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RESOURCE PACK AVAILABLE
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FORM Dance Projects is delighted to present
its annual Choreographic Workshop in 2015 in
partnership with Sydney Dance Company.
This popular program provides HSC Dance
students with the unique opportunity to
develop their choreographic skills under the
guidance of industry professionals.
Led by Sydney Dance Company dancers, the
practical workshop introduces choreographic
tools and tasks taken from the Company’s
most recent productions.
The immersive one day workshop includes
the chance to discuss composition and the
choreographic practice of Sydney Dance
Company’s Artistic Director, Rafael Bonachela.
FORM DANCE PROJECTS AND RIVERSIDE THEATRES
PRESENT SHARP SHORT DANCE 2015
SHARP
SHORT
DANCE
BITE SIZED DANCE
WITH EDGE!
CALLING ALL CHOREOGRAPHERS AND
DANCERS 21 AND UNDER!
The not to be missed dance festival for young
choreographers and dancers unearths some of
Sydney’s finest young dance talent.
The festival inspires and educates young
performers to strive for their own artistic
excellence and encourages active participation
in dance at all levels and styles including
contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap,
krumping and cultural dance.
Works must be 5 minutes or less and winning
performances are eligible for awards such as
Most Outstanding Choreography, Best Male
and Female Dancer, Best Solo, Best Duet, Best
Group and the Audience Choice Award. Great
industry prizes to be won.
REGISTRATION CLOSES
12 OCTOBER
HEATS
10 – 12 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
FINAL
14 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
RIVERSIDE THEATRES
TICKETS
REGISTRATION: $15
HEATS ADULT $18*
STUDENT/CONCESSION $12*
FINAL ALL TICKETS $25*
REGISTRATION FORMS &
INFO AT FORM.ORG.AU
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FORM BLOG
Vicki Van Hout is FORM’s respected resident blogger. Since 2013 Vicki
has been blogging for FORM about all things dance and has developed a
formidable and dedicated following. Follow the musings of Vicki through the
performance world as she informs you about what’s happening and what not
to miss.
CONTACT
Vicki Van Hout is a Wiradjuri descendant. Vicki is a graduate of NAISDA
Dance College and the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, NYC.
After graduating in 1993 Vicki returned to Australia to perform with
Bangarra Dance Theatre. WIRAD’JOURNI was Vicki’s first full-length
work, inspired by Wiradjuri kinship laws. She has choreographed for ATYP,
Pulse8, NAISDA, WAAPA, the Helpmann Awards and Quantum Leap.
Vicki is the 2014 Arts NSW Dance Fellowship recipient.
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DANCE CIRCLE
Want to learn more about dance? Come join the DANCE CIRCLE and meet
a group of like-minded people interested in the dance world. FORM Dance
Projects and Riverside have teamed up with Vicki Van Hout to present a
series of pre-show talks throughout 2015. You will meet the choreographers
and dancers, learn more about the companies, the performance and dance
behind the scenes.
Become a member of the DANCE CIRCLE for free when you purchase a
5 Pack inclusive of FORM DANCE BITES 2015 productions plus Riverside
presented events with Expressions Dance Company, The New Zealand Dance
Company and The Australian Ballet Dancers Company.
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THANK YOU
FORM Dance Projects is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW
FORM appreciates the generous philanthropic support from Crown
Resorts Foundation and the Packer Family Foundation in 2015 to
enable FORM to continue fostering dance culture in Western Sydney.
Cover & Poster Photo: Heidrun Löhr
Performer: Raghav Handa Site: Old King’s School, Parramatta