What is it?
Hidden Movements is a creative development program, where up to 5 young dancers from all disciplines will work under the guidance of local dance artist Bernadette Lewis, to develop their skills in choreography, improvisation, and take their own individual artistic practices to the stage in a solo public showings at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia during the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival.
The Youth Week WA KickstART Festival 2018 is presented by Propel Youth Arts WA, and is funded by the State Government of Western Australia. The KickstART Festival is also supported by Lotterywest and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.
Dance and Improvisation
Project mentor Bernadette Lewis will lead two, group information, discussion, and workshop sessions prior to the rehearsal period. During these, participants will take time to discuss, share, and document their ideas. Process and development skills will be fostered through group discussion and practical tasks. We will also focus on performance and choreographic / improvisational skills such as presence, staging, sound, and design. These sessions will allow participants to prepare for the week of rehearsals and performance.
Although the rehearsals will be guided by Bernadette, participants can work as independently as they wish. Basic sound and other technical elements will be available, along with assistance, for the performances.
Emphasis will be placed on individuals’ creative development and so participants will be able to work one on one with the mentor throughout the program. Hidden Movements aims to nurture the seedlings of ideas and encourage creative process and development rather than generating a polished, final outcome. We envisage the performances from this program as vehicles for creative learning, momentum and to foster an attitude of consistent artistic creation and sharing.
About the mentor
Bernadette Lewis graduated from WAAPA’s honours program, LINK Dance Company in 2011. In 2012 she toured Australia with Tasdance, performing in works by Anton, Frances Rings and Marnie Palomares. Locally, Bernadette has performed in works by Buzz Dance Theatre, Sue Peacock, Aimee Smith, Jo Pollitt, Patrice Smith, Claudia Alessi, Didier Théron and Natalie Allen. In 2014 she was nominated for most outstanding female performer at the WA Dance Awards.
Her choreographic work includes two new commissions by WAAPA (2015/17), two residencies (STRUT Dance 2015 and Chunky Move 2017) and movement consultation for new theatre works by The Last Great Hunt and Riptide. Her latest work, The Honeymoon Suite, curated by Paper Mountain for Peaks 2018 was the recipient of the FRINGE WORLD Dance and Physical Theatre Award.
Bernadette also works passionately in the field of teaching and community engagement, partnering and freelancing with leading organisations such as Co3 Australia, DADAA, TRACKSUIT, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, STRUT, WAAPA, WAYTCo, WA Ballet, Ausdance WA, FORM and Dance For Parkinson’s.
Who should apply?
Applicants must be aged between 12 and 26 years old.
Dance students and recent graduates will be especially interested in this experience. Especially those who are interested in devising solo, independent work.
Applications from those who have not studied dance but are passionate about the craft and elsewhere trained are also very much encouraged.
This opportunity is open to applicants of all backgrounds and dance styles, from contemporary to ballet, jazz to street dance, and all in between.
Where will it take place?
State Theatre Centre WA: 174-176 William St, Perth WA 6000
Propel Youth Arts WA: 53 James Street, Northbridge WA 6003
Key Dates
Friday 16 March: Applications close at 5.00pm
Monday 19 March: Selected applicants contacted and confirmed
Tuesday 3 April: First meeting with mentor and participants
Tuesday 10 April: Second meeting with mentor and participants
Mon - Thurs, 16-19 April 4:30-8:30pm: Workshop/Development
Thursday 19 April 8pm - 10pm: First Showing
Friday 20 April 8pm - 10pm: Second Showing
Tuesday 24 April: Post Event Meeting
How do I apply?
Click the below button to fill out the Expression of Interest application form before 5.00pm on Friday 16 March. Late submissions will not be considered.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact Zal Kanga-Parabia, Creative Coordinator for Youth Week WA - KickstART Festival 2018, by phoning 08 9328 5855 or emailing zal@propel.org.au.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Youth Week WA KickstART Festival 2018 is presented by Propel Youth Arts WA, and is funded by the State Government of Western Australia. The KickstART Festival is also supported by Lotterywest and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.
All enquiries can be directed to hello@propel.org.au or 08 9328 5855.