Devised as a way for people to present short works and works in progress, rather than waiting for full production. 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? Browns Mart Community Dance program provided the administrative, technical and production support to various community dance groups. The final collection was of 14 short and new works. The Theatre only seats 85 people but we managed to fit in 120; such was the interest in this style of work.

Welcome to open House, an evening of dance with a difference. What you are about to see are "draft" works by various local artists and community groups. It is rare to see dance in this work-in-progress stage and for many it is a new experience. Most of us understand a visual artist and the way they often do sketches first; similarly dance sketches are often hauntingly beautiful in their simplicity and rawness. Open House is the Dance Mob's first informal evening of dance planned for 1993, and we hope that you will join us in the courtyard afterwards, and offer any feedback you might have. Sunday April 18th

"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 an 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

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
Local troupe

Hello, How Are You, And What Is Your Name. An improvised gesture dance.
Performers: Cast and Audience

Yes Lets
Performers: Darwin Dance Mob, kids group
Choreography: Sarah Calver and group
Music: Kolo Kolo Kolo – Bobby McFerrin

Bugs N Things
Performers: Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre Dance Group
Choreography: David McMicken, Sarah Calver and group
Music: Sing Sing – Not Drowning, Waving

Scary Scary Night
Performers: Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre
Choreography: David McMicken and group
Music: Of These Hope – Peter Gabriel

Poetic Reflections
Choreographed and performed by: Lisa Campbell
Poem: Jim Morrison

Little Miss Riding Hood
Performers: Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre
Choreography: David McMicken and group
Music: Yes Sir I Can Boogie – Not Drowning Waving.

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

The Song of Nature
Choreographed and performed by: Emmanuelle Ferrieux

Look Inside
Performers: Dance Mob, Adults Group
Choreography: Sarah Calver, David McMicken and group
Music: drumming

Symbols of Life
Performers: Casuarina Secondary College Dance Students
Choreography: David McMicken and group
Music: Robert Lloyd

Scottish Dancing
Performers: The Scottish Dance group

Sister Act Take II
Performers: Dance Mob Older Adults (Grey Panthers)
Choreography: Sarah Calver
Music: Hail Holy Queen – Sister Act Motion Picture Soundtrack

If You’re
Choreographed and performed by: Stephen de Souzo

A Glimpse of Chaos
Performers: Local Troupe
Choreography: David McMicken and group
Music: Laurie Anderson, Deep Forest, Peter Gabriele