SDS1 – Performance Space and Mobile States

Overview

Dance meets the world game in a new show presented by Performance Space, Blacktown Arts centre and Mobile States. SDS1 is the latest solo work from former soccer player Ahilan Ratnamohan, one very much inspired by his experiences on the pitch.

Running for just four nights from Wednesday, September 2, to Sunday, September 6, the piece will draw on the physical, theatrical and psychological elements of the game, focusing on the parallels between sport and dance — the discipline, the focus, the athleticism — in order to delve into the psyche of the player/performer. The two disciplines might not seem like natural bedfellows at first, but then again, let's face it: no one who's ever watched the World Cup could deny that there's a heavy element of theatre at play.

Since 2012, Ratnamohan has been developing his working methodology in Antwerp, Belgium, but prior to that he honed his craft with some of Australia's premiere physical performance ensembles, including Urban Theatre Projects, Branch Nebula, Legs on the Wall, PACT, Powerhouse Youth Theatre, Theatre Kantanka, Martin del Amo and Campbelltown Arts Centre.

SDS1 plays at Blacktown Arts Centre from September 2–6. To book your tickets, visit the Performance Space website.