There are so many incredible choreographers past and present and we are so lucky at The Australian Ballet to have such a wide repertoire to give us a taste of everything. Australian Rachael Ireson is now Resident Director and Choreographer on the new Dreamworks and Stephen Schwartz musical, The Prince of Egypt, in London. Princess Diana's dance partner Wayne Sleep has revealed the late royal would do his washing-up at his London flat to 'take a break' from her everyday life.. Fifty years since he stepped Dancing career. Andrew began his career at The Australian Ballet where he danced as a Senior Soloist before moving to the Birmingham Royal Ballet as a Principal Dancer. This edition Dance Informa spoke with Leanne Stojmenov, Yosvani Ramos and Lucinda Dunn. A NAISDA graduate, Emily was most recentlythe 2021 First Nations intern with Lucy Guerin. Morehere. I joined The Australian Ballet 21 years ago in July 1991. Mia Heathcote and Patricio Reve performing the leading roles in 'Manon'. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/david-mcallister-honoured. Surgenorhas come from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts; Hagan is the director of American Dance Festivals Dancers Make Movies. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. He joined The Royal Ballet School on a Prix de Lausanne scholarship in 2003. Top photo: Dancers Leanne Stojmenov and Yosvani Ramos in The Australian Ballets Coppelia. Sharni Spencer (centre) with conductor Nicolette Fraillon (left) and guest artist Daniil Simkin (right). Willowy dancers melting over their legs, their noses to their knees, or sitting improbably in the splits to darn their pointe shoes: these are quintessential ballet images. In the Australian Ballet's 50th year Dance Informa is celebrating the company by highlighting three of the Ballet's Principal Dancers each edition. on the world stage; he became a principal dancer and performed his dream roles; he fell in love, onstage and off; and he enjoyed a twenty-year tenure as artistic director of The Australian Ballet, transforming it into one of the top flagship dance companies in the world. [citation needed], The company's current artistic director is David Hallberg,[4] who was a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre until 2020. With a vast repertoire which includes the major classical and heritage works as well as contemporary productions, it follows its artistic vision of "Caring for Tradition, Daring to be Different". Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Mr Bahen has been trying for some time to make them dance more than four performances a week. Mr Windt said. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/bangarra-s-russell-page-graduates-announced. Chantelle Lee Lockhart is a proud descendant of the Dharawal Nation as well as the people of the Eora Nation. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Credit:Simon Schluter Tyler Bindloss Welder and new subscriber The promotions were made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, following the final performance of a two-week . They call for a more nurturing environment. New York City Ballet has announced that four of its dancers Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, Roman Mejia, and Mira Nadon have been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer. Paul Selwyn Norton has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director of the Substation, the performing arts venue in Melbourne. In the Australian Ballets 50th year Dance Informa is celebrating the company by highlighting three of the Ballets Principal Dancers each edition. She trained in Newcastle at the National College of Dance,and in Austria at the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD). Adam Bull and Amber Scott Swan Lake (Murphy), 2013 Photo Jeff Busby. Svetlana Zakharova Dmitry Gudanov Ekaterina Krysanova Yulia Stepanova Maria Alexandrova Maria Allash: Anna Antonicheva Semyon Chudin David Hallberg Nina Kaptsova Irina Kolesnikova Mikhail Lobukhin: Ulyana Lopatkina It is such a personal experience but at the same time you are performing to so many people. Photo by Branco Gaica. 2023 Create Your Own Packages and single tickets are on sale now. Please call 1800 070 535. Oscar Valds has been promoted to Principal, Alexa Tuzil has been promoted to the second-highest tier of Soloist, and Adam Alzaim, Glenda Garcia Gomez, Kiki Saito and Jack Whiter have all being promoted from the Corps de Ballet to Demi-Soloist.Assistant Rehearsal Director and former West Australian Ballet Demi-Soloist Reika Sato will start 2022 in her new role of Rehearsal Director. Home Delivery not available in all areas. When ABC Sport visited, she was helping principal dancer Joey Romancewicz with his rehabilitation. Photo by James Braund. 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Emmanuelle Fairweather. Liked by Dayana Hardy Acuna View Dayana's full profile See. McLarnon, 27, joinedADCin 2016, after a one-week secondment became an eight-week contract, and then a full-time role. Its not every day that you get the chance to create a role in a brand new, full-length classical ballet. Joining the company from the Australian Ballet School are Mio Bayley (Ballarat, Vic),Harrison Bradley (Christchurch, NZ),Hugo Dumapit (Sydney,NSW),Bryce Latham (Southwest Rocks, NSW),Samara Merrick (Taree, NSW), Hannah Sergi (Sydney, NSW) and, as previously noted, Grace Carroll (Sydney). Assistant Principal, Assistant, Assistant Instructor and more on Indeed.com The West Australian Ballet has welcomed a number of new dancers to its Young Artists Programme: Bangarra Dance Theatre has welcomed two new dancers.Amberlilly Gordon will join Bangarra as the 2023 Russell Page Graduate. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. When much-loved Australian Ballet principal dancer Ty King-Wall retires this month at 35, he could be forgiven for rushing to make up for some of the things he has missed out on. The Australian Ballet Schoolhas appointedKirsty Ritchie as its new Executive Director. Suite De Ballet Reduction For Flute And Piano As recognized, adventure as capably as experience very nearly lesson, amusement, as with ease as . Telea Jensen,the companys 2020 trainee, has been offered an extension to her traineeship due to it being disrupted by COVID-19. BradleyChatfield has been appointed the new head ofFirst Nations Programming at the Qld Performing Arts Centre. Join Dancenorth ensemble member Felix Sampson are four new dancers: Marlo Benjamin, Nelson Earl, Niharika Senapati and Michael Smith. Mainland takes up her appointment in April. Serena Chalker has been appointed Creative Producer of Strut Dance National Choreographic Centre of WA. Amber Scott joined The Australian Ballet School at age eleven. On set of Don Quixote The Australian Ballet. Argentine dancer Marianela Nez has been with the Royal Ballet for more than 15 years and has twice won the National Dance Awards title of Best Female Dancer. He was principal percussion and timpani of AYO . Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). Amber Scotts Principal Artist position is generously supported by The Barbara Duhig Fund. Working hard and pushing myself every day, but at the same time staying healthy and injury-free. Her final performance will be on Dec 17 for the company's New Breed season at Carriageworks. Kath M Mainland. 10 February 2023. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/kevin-jackson-and-andrew-killian-announce-retirement. LeiselRose,a2021Pre-ProfessionalProgramgraduate, will also becoming a company artist. Photo by Frances Andrijich. We are normal people and we love doing normal things. Helpmann Award-winning dancer Chloe Leong is stepping down from ensemble after 8 years with Sydney Dance Company. Following Borovansky's death in 1959, the British dancer and administrator Dame Peggy van Praagh DBE was invited to become artistic director of the company. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Her freelance career has also seen her work for festivals and performing arts companies across the country. This automatically renews to be charged as $28 (min. It was a very athletic and challenging role. The first lead role he danced was Albrecht, partnering principal artist Kirsty Martin's Giselle in 2006. Not in conjunction with any other offer. TheAdelaideFestivalBoard has announced the appointment of Kath M Mainlandas Chief Executive from April 2022. Sleeping Beauty. 3 1985-1998 - Stephen Pleskun 2013-03-06 . (From left:) Ruth Mackenzie, Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield. A new residency program for Senior First Nations dance artists has been announced by Lucy Guerin Inc and BlakDance, with Narangga and Kaurna artist Jacob Boehme appointed the inaugural First Nations Resident. Sofie is an artist and cultural worker with a background indanceand choreography who gestures towards culture and community through performance, creation, collaboration, curation and teaching. Not in conjunction with any other offer. The Queensland Ballet's Patricio Rev has been promoted from Soloist to Senior Soloist. Lenski in Onegin and Colas in La Fille Mal Garde. Photo: Mitch Aldridge. Pas De Deux Patron Mary Ann Wright. Please try again later. Ella Havelka and Evie Ferris are trailblazers in a deeply traditional and elitist artform. The Telstra People's Choice Award is made to the most popular of the nominees in that year, using internet and SMS voting. The Australasian Dance Collective's Jake McLarnon has announced he willretire from dance following the company's season ofAftermath at the Brisbane Powerhouse from February 11-14. Emily Standfield - State School Spectacular - Principal Dancer Bridget Hayman - State School Spectacular - Group Dancer Maya Suidgeest - Melbourne City Youth Ballet - 2 Seasons Olivia Hewitson - Melbourne City Youth Ballet - 2 Seasons Rose England - Melbourne City Youth Ballet - 2 Seasons Chelsea May - Melbourne City Youth Ballet - 2 Seasons Earlier this yearhe made hismusical theatre debut for Queensland Theatre Companys The Sunshine Club directed by Wesley Enoch. Principal Chihiro Nomura. From left, Tyler Bindloss, Yvonne Noble, Belle Urwin, Larissa Kiyoto-Ward, Jake Mangakhia, Carmel Brown, Veronica Corrigan and Lucien Xu. Any Questions? Susan Jaffe has been named the new artistic director of American Ballet Theatre, stepping into the shoes of Kevin McKenzie, who is retiring after 30 years in the role. We have had a tremendous number of complaints from our audiences, particularly in Sydney, about not seeing the companys principals. Do you have a favourite TV series or book? After six years as Executive Director of Sydney's Force Majeure, Colm O'Callaghan is leaving the company to take up the position of Executive Director of The Gate Theatre in Dublin. After an esteemed 20-year professional dance career, including 13 years at West Australian Ballet, Demi-Soloist Melissa McCabe (nee Boniface) is retiring from the stage. Four Dancers Promoted to Principal at New York City Ballet. I love animals. Joseph Powell-Main hasbeen appointed a Patron of bbodance, formerly known as the British Ballet Organization. She has a daughter called Bonnie and one day hopes to walk the Camino. She will be performing inImpermanence. The full cast has been announced forOpera Australia and GWB Entertainments production ofWestSideStory, performing in Perth in June and Brisbane in July/August. Dr Mayes, head physiotherapist since 1997, works on the sixth-floor studios treating her dancers. Which character in a ballet do you most associate with and why? Co3, Perth's contemporary dance company, has appointed Emma Fishwick as2022 artist forIN.RESIDENCE, an exploratory project that will be given a short season in June at the State Theatre Centre of WA. If you werent a dancer, what would you be? Spending time at the playground with my two young daughters. Australian Ballet Principal Dancer Yosvani Ramos. He will enjoya 10-week study program with Sydney Dance Companys (SDC) Pre-Professional Year and a four-week internship with Bangarra during the making of the companys new production -SandSong. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Both Homes and Blain joinedWAB as Young Artists in 2015 and 2016 respectively. We see it as detrimental to the standards of the company in the long term. After a long and decorated career with The Australian Ballet, Adam Bull is hanging up his shoes and looking forward to seeing what else life has to offer. Your email address will not be published. Piotr Stanczyk. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. David McAllister has received the 2020JC Williamson Award, which recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry, and helped to shape the future of our industry for the better. The Australian Ballet's Sharni Spencerwas promoted from senior soloist to principal artist following her performance in Harlequinade in Melbourne on Saturday June 25. I was 20 years old. Amber was promoted to principal artist in 2011 after performing the Second Movement from Kenneth MacMillans Concerto. "It has been my lifes honour, and an inredible privilege to dance with this company, he says. Kathryn Dunn has been appointed Head of Music Theatre at McDonald College in Sydney, stepping into the shoes of Roslyn Dunbar, who has taught generations of pupils over 27 years. Joseph is a disabled performer who made waves when he became the first dancer in a wheelchair to work and perform with the Royal Ballet Company. When you are not dancing what would you prefer to be doing? Last year he failed to have the Arbitration Commission vary the principals award. Today. That is such a hard question. He comes to QPAC from Transit Dance in Melbourne where he held the role of Contemporary Course Director and Head of Contemporary Development. Band? In 2020, Amber reached her 20th year with the company, while also studying The Australian Ballet Schools Teaching Course. Her predecessor was Libby Christie, who succeeded Valerie Wilder. She was a participant in one of the first of Bangarra's Rekindling programs in Dubbo, and joined the company Youth Program last year.Danggalaba, Gullunbrigngin and Tiwi woman, Lucy May, joins Bangarra after a three years as as intern at theHessian State Ballet in Wiesbaden, Germany.Also, returning to the company is Kassidy Waters, who left in 2021 to pursue a freelance career as a collaborator and performer on numerous projects. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $32 every 4 weeks. In 1961, J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd and the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust received federal subsidy towards the establishment of a national ballet company. James Boyd will join Bangarra as a Russell Page Graduate. The company also tours internationally, and performs annually in an intimate outdoor setting on Hamilton Island.[3]. Adam has made the difficult decision in light of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the company where he will be surrounded by friends, family and his many adoring fans as he dances his final performance. The Queensland Ballet has announced that seven of its 2022JetteParker Young Artists are being promoted to Company Artists in 2023: Joshua Ostermann, Edison Manuel, Fredrick Montgomery, Luca Armstrong, Jessica Stratton-SmithandAmber Mitchell-Knight. Out of these seven, six are former 2022 Jette Parker Young Artists who have now been promoted to Company Artists. In 2003 she spent four months on a dancer exchange at the Royal Danish Ballet, giving her the opportunity to learn the Bournonville technique firsthand. It's Dance Education team performs and teaches over 40,000 children per year with culturally relevant content. TV series? Le's career has spannedfour continents, performing with such orchestras as Melbourneand Qldsymphony orchestras, and at such festivalsas the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and Bowdoin International Music Festival. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. King-Wall's final performance will be on Saturday April 23, as Count Alexei Vronsky in Anna Karenina in Sydney. I feel very comfortable in that role. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Paul Selwyn Norton. To mark World Ballet Day, she talks about how she discovered 'the love of dance'. Find out more about West Australian Ballet's Company Dancers and Artistic Staff. He has anAdvanced Diploma in Dancefrom NAISDA,has performed with the NT Dance Company and worked with many choreographers, including incoming Bangarra artistic director Frances Rings. However, after a 21-year career with The Australian Ballet, Lucinda has too many highlights to list. They areJoshua Ostermann,Edison Manuel,Frederick Montgomery,Luca Armstrong,Jessica Stratton-Smith, andAmber Mitchell-Knight. When did you become a Principal Artist and what was your first role? He joined The Royal Ballet School on a Prix de Lausanne scholarship in 2003. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Strength beats stretch: inside The Australian Ballet's exercise regime. So it may come as a surprise that Dr Sue Mayes, the company's principal physiotherapist and an . . This international Women's Day we wanted to celebrate the many wonderful woman who make the magic of ballet happen. It was founded by J.C. Williamson Theatres Ltd and the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust in 1962, with the English-born dancer, teacher, repetiteur and director Dame Peggy van Praagh as founding artistic director. Mackenzie is currently a consultant artistic director for the Mayor of London working on a large-scale cultural program,Lets Do London, and for Comme des Garons in Paris to open a new arts centre aimed at under 30-year-olds. Principal dancer and union representative Paul de Masson performs with Terese Power in the Australian Ballets 1979 production of Don Quixote. This time the dispute lasted 26 days and parts of the Melbourne and Sydney seasons were cancelled. That is not at all like in the movie Black Swan. Another significant departure from Bangarra is Executive Director Lissa Twomey. Hagan is an internationally established artist and scholar from New York. Photo by James Braund. Photo by David Kelly. To catch up on last editions interviews with Rachel Rawlins, Kevin Jackson and Amber Scott click here. Australian Ballet Principal Dancer Lucinda Dunn. The ballets principals are Dale Baker, David Burch, Kelvin Coe, Paul de Masson, Ann Jenner, Michela Kirkaldie, Gary Norman, Sheree da Costa and Julie da Costa. Harrison Elliottarrives from Australian Dance Theatrewhere he was nominated for a 2019 Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer for his performance in ADTs workSouth. Photo: Sara Walker Photography. Our Dancers Meet the principal artists Dimity Azoury Benedicte Bemet Adam Bull Joseph Caley Brett Chynoweth Chengwu Guo Amy Harris Robyn Hendricks Ako Kondo Callum Linnane Amber Scott Sharni Spencer Senior artists Nathan Brook Imogen Chapman Although the dispute was short-lived, the dancers went on strike over the same issue again in October, 1981. He said something similar did apply in the Bolshoi. Do you have a quote that means a lot to you? Bangarra ensemble 2023. In 1964 van Praagh established the Australian Ballet School, which was formed specially to train dancers for the company and remains the company's associate school to this day. No cancellations during the first 12 months. What is something that most people dont know about the life of a dancer? Describe your journey with The Australian Ballet so far. Three of the West Australian Ballet's much-loved dancers will take their final bows at the close of this season of Swan Lake. Do you want to be a Superstar? Sign up now to our newsletter to get our latest news, offers and alerts, Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in In terms of music, Im more into solo artists rather than bands. What has been a highlight of your career so far? Dance . Teachers Assistant jobs now available in Elvina Bay NSW 2105. Sofie has collaborated with a number of visual artists and institutions including Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Dark Mofo, Constance ARI, Pope Alice, A Published Event, Diana Baker Smith and Seaborg, with music group Group A, with theatre companies Frantic Assembly, Erth Visual and Physical Inc., Terrapin Puppet Theatre and the Channel 3 (UK) television series, 'HUMANS. Mar 11, 2017 - See The Australian Ballet's Copplia - in select cinemas on 19 April 2017www.cinemalive.com. Australian Ballet Principal Dancer Leanne Stojmenov. Amber Scott undeniably possesses a special quality on stage her dancing is marked by both elegance and a rare grace, Swanilda in George Ogilvie and Peggy van Praaghs, Aurora and the Lilac Fairy in David McAllisters, Helpmann Award nomination for Stephen Baynes, Telstra Ballet Dancer Award and Telstra People's Choice Award, 2004, First Place Junior Asian Pacific Competition, Tokyo, 1999, National Ballet of China International Gala, 2013, Fall for Dance Festival, New York City (Glen Tetley's, The Stuttgart Ballet's 50th Anniversary Gala (. Watch. Principal Dancer. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms, Monday to Friday paper delivered including. "Im so proud of the 22 years I have had with the company. Do you have a quote or affirmation that helps you through? The company has also welcomed 12 Jette Parker Young Artists in 2023 with 10 being 2022 Pre-Professional Program graduates includingJoseph Moss,Josh Fagan,Sean Ferenczi,Taron Geyl,Alisa Pukkinen,Eliza Wenham,Hana Nonaka Aillon,Indi Drew,Mia ZanardoandShanti Barlow. Lucinda Dunn and Paul Knobloch in The Australian Ballets Nutcracker. Maybe pleasures like fast food, extra sleep, a few beers "Well, I hate to tell you this, but ballet never stopped me having a burger and chips," he says. Spending time at home watching DVDs, or travelling around the world. Coast Box Office has opened a payment window. West Australian Ballet celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2022. Skip to main. Are dancers getting injured more? Australian Ballet principal artists, Kevin Jackson and Andrew Killian, announced their retirement. When dancing the lead role in a full length ballet I can go through two pairs of pointe shoes. The Australian Ballet 115K subscribers Subscribe 12 92 views 1 hour ago Current Principal Artist Amy Harris and former Principal Artist Marilyn Rowe watch the 1973 film version of Don. The West Australian Ballet's artistic director, Aurlien Scannella, has promoted six dancers. Principal Dayana Hardy Acua. To catch up on last editions interviews with, Rachel Rawlins, Kevin Jackson and Amber Scott click here, I was promoted to Principal Artist in 2011, and my first role as Principal was the third movement of MacMillans, Dancing my first principal role, Kitri in, Creating the role of Kay in English National Ballets, I joined The Australian Ballet 21 years ago in July 1991. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence (10 days in WA). When its bad, its bad. No other award in the world has this present provision restricting the number of performances of principal dancers.. Most notably works by George Balanchine, Graeme Murphy, Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne McGregor, Ji Kylin and Alice Topp. Kee Juan's professional dance career was about to begin . From there he was a regular partner to principal dancer Olivia Bell in Apollo, Les Presages and Nutcracker. He is a lot like me; a hopeless romantic. Makhar Vaziev. After all it is quite a short career, so make every second count. Changing the way ballet dancers are treated The Australian Ballet's training base is a modern office block behind The Arts Centre. The more sweat shed in practice, the less blood shed in battle. The company's previous artistic directors were: David McAllister, AM[5] (2001-2020); Ross Stretton (19962001); Maina Gielgud AO (198396); Marilyn Fay Jones AM OBE (197982); Anne Woolliams (197677); Sir Robert Helpmann CBE (196576) and the founding artistic director, Dame Peggy van Praagh DBE (196274; 1978) Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. I was promoted to Principal in September 2001, to take effect in the new year, but after that announcement Robert Curran and I were dancing, Top photo: Dancers Leanne Stojmenov and Yosvani Ramos in The Australian Ballets. I wrote to the principals telling them that from next year the senior ranking in the company would be first soloist, not principal. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. By Gilda N. Squire Gildasquire Misty Copeland First Black principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre Earns over $100,000 a year Started dancing at 13 (Source: Misty: Prima Ballerina) By Anastasiya Fedorenko Nina Ananiashvili $30,000 per performance Prima ballerina Adam began dancing at age 7 at the encouragement of his primary school teacher before training at Dance World 301 and then joining The Australian Ballet School. Andrew Wright as the Swedish Prince and Lana Jones as Aurora in David McAllister's The Sleeping Beauty (2015) The Australian Ballet Andrew Killian, Lana Jones and Daniel Gaudiello in Wane. Australian Ballet Chairman Mr Peter Bahen. It is the biggest prize available specifically to a dancer in Australia, with a cash prize of $20,000 to the winner. Self-satisfaction as the curtain comes down. She was director of HollandFestival, Manchester InternationalFestivaland ChichesterFestival, she wasin chargeof the official cultural program for the 2012 London Olympics and Artistic Director for the Thtre du Chtelet in Paris. "Finishing with Alice Topps Paragon felt like the perfect way I could tie up my career. Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic, courtesy National Ballet of Canada. My ballet teacher recommended I read it when I was training. Giving approximately 200 performances a year, the Australian Ballet claims to be the busiest ballet company in the world. Dictionary Catalog of the Dance Collection - New York Public Library. Chloe Leong in 'Frame of Mind'. Week 1 1. Photo by James Braund. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details. The Victorian College of Arts has two new lecturers joining the new Master of Dance and revitalised BFA Dance:Cara Hagan and Brenton Surgenor. J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd decided to disband the Borovansky Ballet in 1961. She has been performing as an independent dancer and was awardedBest Newcomer (Dance) Award 2019 in the Performing Arts Awards WA. They are joined by two graduates of the Australian Ballet School,Tom UmseherandJames McDonell. In 2023, hell appear in The Visitors with Sydney Theatre Company. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/joel-bray-is-chunky-move-s-first-choreographer-in-residence, Joshua Ballinger (supported by the Simon Lee Foundation), Evangeline Beal-Attwood (supported by the Simon Lee Foundation), Emmanuelle Fairweather (supported by Wesfarmers Arts), Indiana Scott (supported by Richard Murphy & Kay Lee and Simon Watson), Charles Dashwood (supported by Wesfarmers Arts) and, Oliver Evans (supported by Bendat Family Foundation, and Patricia Gates) (carried over from last year due to injury).