Devised as a way for people to present short works and works in progress. It also allowed artists to gather feedback before proceeding further. This also gave the audience a chance to talk to the artists and see how they work, what makes them tick, why do they do what they do, how do you go about making a dance, and what do the dancers think about it all? Administrative, technical and production support was provided to the various community dance groups. The final collection was of 14 short and new works.

Coordinators

Sarah Calver and David McMicken

Lighting design and technician

Matthew James

Sound

Maggi Phillips

Photographer

Lizard

Darwin Dance Mob – Kids Group, Adults, Older Adults (Grey Panthers)
Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre Group, and dance group
Lisa Campbell
Emmanuelle Ferrieux
Casuarina Secondary College Dance Students
Scottish dancers
Stephen de Souzo

"Young and old dance with delight. Twin sisters Nadine and Briony Manion dance with Audrey Gorring, proof that age is no barrier when it comes to enjoying dance … it is modern dance expressive of the here and now."
Nicole Cridland, Northern Territory News

 “I congratulate you on the success of Open House. I acknowledge the tremendous amount of thought, effort and dedication put in. Thank you for your gift of inspiration and skill which you so willingly and patiently share with those of us fortunate to take advantage.”
G. Wilkinson (audience member)

1. Hello, How Are You, And What Is Your Name
   An improvised gesture dance.
   Performers: Cast and Audience
2. Yes Lets
   Performers: Darwin Dance Mob, kids group
   Choreography: Sarah Calver and group
   Music: Kolo Kolo Kolo – Bobby McFerrin
3. Bugs N Things
   Performers: Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre Dance Group
   Choreography: David McMicken, Sarah Calver and group
   Music: Sing Sing – Not Drowning, Waving
4. Scary Scary Night
   Performers: Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre
   Choreography: David McMicken and group
   Music: Of These Hope – Peter Gabriel
5. Poetic Reflections
   Choreographed and performed by: Lisa Campbell
   Poem: Jim Morrison
6. Little Miss Riding Hood
   Performers: Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre
   Choreography: David McMicken and group
   Music: Yes Sir I Can Boogie – Not Drowning Waving.
7. Esther Who?
   Performers: Dance Mob Older Adults (Grey Panthers)
   Choreography: Sarah Calver,David McMicken and group
   Music: This Time The Dream’s On Me – Ella Fitzgerald
8. The Song of Nature
   Choreographed and performed by: Emmanuelle Ferrieux
9. Look Inside
   Performers: Dance Mob, Adults Group
   Choreography: Sarah Calver, David McMicken and group
   Music: drumming
10. Symbols of Life
    Performers: Casuarina Secondary College Dance Students
    Choreography: David McMicken and group
    Music: Robert Lloyd
11. Scottish Dancing
    Performers: The Scottish Dance group
12. Sister Act Take II
    Performers: Dance Mob Older Adults (Grey Panthers)
    Choreography: Sarah Calver
    Music: Hail Holy Queen – Sister Act Motion Picture Soundtrack
13. If You’re
    Choreographed and performed by: Stephen de Souzo
14. A Glimpse of Chaos
    Performers: Local Troupe
    Choreography: David McMicken and group
    Music: Laurie Anderson, Deep Forest, Peter Gabriele