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From an inspired collaboration with composer Nick Wales and internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko comes Emergence, a dance work by Rafael Bonachela featuring the alluring costume creations of Australian fashion designer Dion Lee.
A breathtaking cross-genre leap, Emergence sees the entire company ensemble take to the stage as a stunning soundscape take sensual, physical form.
Creatives
Choreography: Rafael Bonachela
Music: Nick Wales & Sarah Blasko
Costume Design: Dion Lee
Lighting Design: Benjamin Cisterne
Media
“Sydney Dance Company has never looked stronger, sexier or more playful than in this thrilling triple bill… 10/10” – Sun-Herald
“Sydney Dance Company set fire to expectations with a stunning three-piece program” – Drum Media
“…infectious playful energy and absolutely incisive wit.” – Time Out Sydney
“Blindingly brilliant” – Crikey.com
“… witty, smart and danced with kick-arse joy.” – The Monthly
“De Novo is a menu of delicious and diverse treats, which finishes on a fabulous sugar high. It should be enjoyed by long-standing lovers of contemporary dance as well as newcomers.” – The Clotheslines, Digital Arts Magazine
“De Novo really is wonderful entertainment. In particular, it is sheer pleasure to be able to laugh out loud while enjoying a bravura display of dance, the giggles only silenced with abrupt gasps of astonishment.” – Adelaide Advertiser
Performance History
Sydney (World Premiere)
1 March 2013. Sydney Theatre, Sydney NSW
Northern Territory
15 July, Darwin Entertainment Centre, NT
18 July, Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT
South Australia
22 July, Middleback Theatre, Whyalla, SA
25 July, Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie, SA
29 July, Chaffey Theatre, Renmark, SA
1 August, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier, SA
6–8 August, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Grote Street, Adelaide, SA
Victoria
12 August, Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo, VIC
15 August, Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston, VIC
Tasmania
20-22 August, Theatre Royal Hobart, Hobart, TAS
27 August, Princess Theatre, Launceston, TAS
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From an inspired collaboration with composer Nick Wales and internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko comes Emergence, a dance work by Rafael Bonachela featuring the alluring costume creations of Australian fashion designer Dion Lee.
A breathtaking cross-genre leap, Emergence sees the entire company ensemble take to the stage as a stunning soundscape take sensual, physical form.
Creatives
Choreography: Rafael Bonachela
Music: Nick Wales & Sarah Blasko
Costume Design: Dion Lee
Lighting Design: Benjamin Cisterne
Media
“Sydney Dance Company has never looked stronger, sexier or more playful than in this thrilling triple bill… 10/10” – Sun-Herald
“Sydney Dance Company set fire to expectations with a stunning three-piece program” – Drum Media
“…infectious playful energy and absolutely incisive wit.” – Time Out Sydney
“Blindingly brilliant” – Crikey.com
“… witty, smart and danced with kick-arse joy.” – The Monthly
“De Novo is a menu of delicious and diverse treats, which finishes on a fabulous sugar high. It should be enjoyed by long-standing lovers of contemporary dance as well as newcomers.” – The Clotheslines, Digital Arts Magazine
“De Novo really is wonderful entertainment. In particular, it is sheer pleasure to be able to laugh out loud while enjoying a bravura display of dance, the giggles only silenced with abrupt gasps of astonishment.” – Adelaide Advertiser
Performance History
Sydney (World Premiere)
1 March 2013. Sydney Theatre, Sydney NSW
Northern Territory
15 July, Darwin Entertainment Centre, NT
18 July, Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT
South Australia
22 July, Middleback Theatre, Whyalla, SA
25 July, Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie, SA
29 July, Chaffey Theatre, Renmark, SA
1 August, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier, SA
6–8 August, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Grote Street, Adelaide, SA
Victoria
12 August, Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo, VIC
15 August, Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston, VIC
Tasmania
20-22 August, Theatre Royal Hobart, Hobart, TAS
27 August, Princess Theatre, Launceston, TAS
