Roslyn Park Theatre, Sydney.
September 18, 2024.
Sydney Dance Company performs the 2024 Second Sydney Dance Season at Roslyn Packer Theater this month doublea double bill of old and new in the works of Rafael Bonachela 2021 Impermanence Work by Melbourne choreographer Melanie Lane returns for world premiere Love locks.
The 2021 premiere season has launched to rave reviews; Impermanence Three years later, it’s still impressive. A beautiful production with an incredible journey that spans both sides of the pandemic, this production was almost ready to be released in 2020, but COVID-19 lockdowns halted that plan. Impermanence Giving us a tangible and layered perspective on the fleeting nature of life and the fragility of seemingly unshakable structures that have shocked us all over the past few years. It is an exploration of fleeting moments, the connections that occur in life, none of which are permanent and everything is ephemeral. There is a carefully choreographed sense of anxiety to this piece, with an incredible tempo score (Bryce Dessner) and an Australian String Quartet (Dale Baltrop – violin, Francesca Hugh – violin, Chris Cartledge – viola, Michael Dahlenberg – cello) played expertly on stage.
There are a lot of funny moments in it Impermanent, They keep coming. The group work was exquisite, with constant transitions from solo to duet to group and then full group. It’s a satisfying exploration of the entire space. The purity of movement has always been Bonachela’s hallmark, fluid, dynamic and creative. Each turn of phrase is interesting and the flow keeps going. It has an ephemeral quality that is elusive but not quite tangible.
clothing for Impermanence Aleisa Jelbart (Aleisa Jelbart) mainly uses earth tones, with simple T-shirts and modal fabrics. The color is inspired by the regeneration after the fires in Australia. This is another thing in the past few years that has left a lasting impression on people. left an indelible impression. The lighting design (Damian Cooper) perfectly complements the production, giving the impression of day and night, and at one point towards the end, what looks like snowflakes appear on a panel spanning the entire back of the stage space thing. The costumes and lighting both create a sense of hope that permeates at the end of a very intense production, expressing the range of emotions we have felt during these recent seasons of collective difficulty.
It’s great to see some of the company members who don’t always appear in Sydney Dance Company’s repertoire getting a chance to shine. Sophie Holloway and Coco Wood given more big moments Impermanent, Their performances are powerful, technical and entertaining. The entire company excelled in this work, showcasing the team’s strengths, fun working together and ability to create synergies in a style that underlined their excellence as a world-class company. The standing ovation at the end of the program’s first production was well deserved.
Melanie Lane’s love lock A stark contrast to the first. Lane comes from a completely different creative space. Where Impermanence is moving, love lock Very interesting. Drawing inspiration from mythology, pop culture and countless love songs, these lyrics, as well as the sometimes otherworldly experiences that inspired them, serve as the basis for these lyrics. love lock was born.
movement inside love lock is a completely different vocabulary. Sharp, pulsing, funny, and sometimes trance-like, with references to mythology and pop culture sprinkled throughout. Work begins with extensions, suspended very close to the floor, creating a grid-like pattern on the stage. After the company’s first vocals and the solo dancer’s movement phrases, they rise like a curtain; however, they don’t do much beyond that, and it would be great if the poles, space and lighting potential were seen being exploited further. That would be great. For such a large organization, the opportunity seemed lost at the outset.
The costumes are the highlight of this work created by Akira Isokawa. They come in wonderful colors, interesting lines and textures, and a variety of materials including feathers and metals. They are haute couture, art gallery pieces with exceptional movement lines and weight that emphasize and enhance the dance qualities of Lane’s unique style. The action and costumes work well together, like a mythical creature born from the most creative mind, and the lighting (Damian Cooper) and original music (Chris Clark) tie the piece together brilliantly, The swirls of elements are combined to create a complete picture.
Lane’s sharp, dark edges love lock After experiencing the smooth and moving beauty, it seems a little disharmonious Impermanence. In some ways, it’s difficult to commit to something that contrasts in so many ways. But therein lies the challenge. This is the world we live in…everything is temporary and nothing is fixed.
double This is a very interesting program of work, with two contrasting pieces that showcase the beautiful versatility of this company. A classic yet modern contemporary work, and a cutting-edge, more independent work that complement each other perfectly.
double The play will run at Sydney’s Roslyn Park Theater until September 28 before traveling to Brisbane in October.
Author: Linda Badger Dance information.
