The eight semi-finalists for the 2016 Keir Choreographic Award have been announced!
Congratulations to:
Sarah Aiken
James Batchelor
Chloe Chignell
Ghenoa Gela
Martin Hansen
Alice Heyward
Rebecca Jensen
Paea Leach
These eight choreographers have each been commissioned make a work which will be presented at the semi-finals, at Melbourne’s Dancehouse this April. On the last evening of this season, four finalists will be announced. The finals will take place 5-7 May at Carriageworks in Sydney.
The Semi-Finals season is complemented by the Dancehouse Public Program, a celebration and interrogation of contemporary choreography. Amongst the dance thinkers and practitioners taking part in the discussions will be celebrated American critic Deborah Jowitt.
Keir Choreographic Award
Semi-Finals Performance Season:
Program 1: Tues 26, Thursday 28, Saturday 30 April
Program 2: Wedneday 27, Friday 29, Saturday 30 April
Public Program
Practice: 23 March – 1 May
Writing Workshop: 25 – 29 April
Lectures/Dialogue: 2-5 April
Lectures/Performances: 6 April
Conversations: 26-30 April
More information and tickets on sale now via www.dancehouse.com.au