Orb is the Sydney Dance Company’s latest offering, a double bill production, featuring two separate artistic pieces.
Ocho, meaning eight in Spanish, also featuring eight dancers, is a new work by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela. Described as the blending of a hypnotic electronic score with dreamlike architecture, it explores the connections that exist between us all. This year marks the eighth year at the helm of the Company for Bonachela, where the Barcelona born dancer and choreographer has created numerous works for the company.
The second piece, Full Moon, is a work by Taiwanese choreographer Cheng Tsung-lung. Created specifically for the company’s dancers it is the first collaboration with an Asian choreographer.
“Full Moon is inspired by the real and symbolic beauty of our planet’s nearest neighbour and the importance of the moon to Taiwanese and Chinese culture” Bonachela says, “Tsung-lung wants to convey the idea that if we raised our heads and looked up at the moon, we might discover the mysteries of the universe.”
Tsung-lung grew up in Taipei, Taiwan the son of slipper factory owners. He credits his days selling slippers on the streets of Taipei, observing pedestrian behaviour and street life as a source of inspiration for his dance and choreography. He is currently the Artistic Director of Cloud Gate 2 Dance Theatre.
Apr 29–May 13. Various performance times. Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, $20-$93. Tickets & Info: www.sydneydancecompany.com
By Vanessa Powell.
