We're Giving Away a Premium Double Pass to The Australian Ballet's Instruments of Dance
You and a fellow dance lover can enjoy two of the best seats in the house to this contemporary triple bill — on us.
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Like all significant art forms, dance is a medium that transcends language, culture and geography. This November — after an Aussie debut in Melbourne — The Australian Ballet will bring Instruments of Dance to the Sydney Opera House's Joan Sutherland Theatre. Audiences are in for an exploration of the contemporary dance canon from three distinct corners of the globe, showcasing ground-breaking modern dance from the world's top choreographers.
Each choreography talent has created a work inspired by musical scores by contemporary composers who work in very different musical fields. The resulting performance will be a spectacular showcase of modern dance and the music that inspires it.
First on the bill is Justin Peck, the resident choreographer of New York City Ballet who is making his Australian debut. Everywhere We Go is a nine-part ballet set to a score commissioned from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. Expect 25 dancers streaming in and out of complex group formations and expertly executed pas de deux bringing the energy of Hollywood and Broadway to the classical stage.
Next up, Wayne McGregor's all-male Obsidian Tear explores the dark shadows of the planet and psyche. McGregor, who is the resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet, has created a performance that touches on a range of disciplines — from geology to mythology to the powerful effects of emotion on the body — set to a suite of violin works by Finnish conductor-composer Esa-Pekka Salonen. A range of fashion designers including Gareth Pugh and the legendary Vivienne Westwood have been enlisted for the costuming, ensuring a true visual feast.
Finally, The Australian Ballet's own resident choreographer Alice Topp will present her new work, the appropriately titled New Work. The piece continues the celebrated choreographer's journey into the emotional core of the lived human experience, and features Australian design and a commissioned score by AACTA Award-winning composer Bryony Marks.
Sound like something you want to see? We've teamed up with The Australian Ballet to give away one double-pass to what promises to be a spectacular showcase of 21st century ballet. You and a lucky plus one will score a premium double-pass to a performance between Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 26. Keen? Just drop your details below.
