The mammoth effort from the creative team and the cast of "Unhinged" deserves to be seen by a wider audience than the inner-sanctum of family and friends, writes dance reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
“Unveiled”… an inspired deconstruction of the romantic classical ballet “Giselle”. Photo: ES Fotografi
Dance / “Unveiled”. Produced, directed and choreographed by Bonnie Neate and Suzy Piani. At Erindale Theatre, until July 17. Reviewed by
BILL STEPHENS
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CANBERRA is fortunate to have many excellent dance schools that, over the years, have produced dancers who have gone on to significant national and international careers.
For those dancers wishing to forge a professional career as a dancer, the leap from dance school to a dance company or professional employment as a dancer, usually requires that they leave Canberra to undertake further training to bring them to professional level.
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THE Ten Tenors are coming to town as part of their 25th anniversary tour. The song list will feature all the favourites, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Hallelujah” and “Nessun Dorma”. 2pm and 7pm, Sunday, July 18, book here or call 6275 2700.
“UNVEILED” is a collaboration between Suzy Piani and Bonnie Neate of Dance Central, inspired by “Giselle”. It’s a one-hour contemporary work at Erindale Theatre at 7pm on July 16 and 17. Book here.
Sophie Benassi and Kate Gaul rehearsing “Orlando” at NIDA.
GOOD news that Canberra director Sophie Benassi has been undertaking a professional placement for a month on “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in Melbourne, working with resident director Naomi Edwards. Last year Sophie completed an MFA at NIDA and earlier this year she directed Louis Nowra’s
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