The Tracks Choreographic Program provides an opportunity for emerging movement artists and dance-makers to explore the mechanics and creative scope of choreography in a process-led environment. The program encourages participants to develop their individual artistry within the supportive framework of an established company.

This year we have nine local participating artists: Sarah Reuben, Sean Pardy, Thevi Cheliah, Jordi Rust, Katy Moir, Kate Mornane, Ellen Hankin, Jessica Rabelo Amaral and Taylah Anderson.

The program is now at the half way mark and we caught up with the artists about their experiences so far.

What do you enjoy about moving?

Jessica: It’s a moment when I can be myself, express myself without anybody’s judgement, and it’s something that unites people. There is no wrong or right, no exact way to do it. I feel free when I dance.

Thevi: Dancing and moving using space, the different levels, learning about the creativity, and different types of movement eg. Flowing, robotic twirling, stillness.

Describe a moment of discovery from the Choreographic Program so far.

Kate: Each and every task has presented a glorious opportunity to explore to the fullest extent. Succumbing to and embracing how much I love to move and seeing the satisfaction in everyone at the completion of tasks.

Sarah: In many of the exercises I have been shocked at how once I’ve trusted myself, I’ve found the way through and the way to express myself.

A moment (or a way) the program has helped you think out of the box?

Taylah: I feel like I’ve taken it back to step one on how to create choreography. I’m usually an overthinker, so to simply create a phrase with one idea has proven to me how easy and simple it can be. 

Sean: To allow the instinct to take over and let the analytical take a back-seat.

Observations from watching others move

Katy: I enjoy watching movement because I’m constantly amazed and intrigued by how each individual chooses to move - usually in a way that I could never imagine nor physically execute.

Ellen: The joy of movement.

Choreographic Program Showings

The choreographic program will culminate in showings on the 14th and 15th of November. Save the date and sign up to the Tracks Newsletter to get all the information first.

Find out more about the 2020 Choreographic Program.