Australian Dance Theatre News Feed

G has sold out

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0900

G has sold out! Your next opportunity to see ADT perform will be at the Sydney Opera House, Sept 9 - 12. Larissa McGowan's Slack is one of four new works being presented within the New Breed season as part of the Spring Dance program.

Click here for more info and to buy tickets.

G Opening Night

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0900

G opened to a packed house and rapturous applause on Tuesday night (25 Aug) at the Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre. There is only a hand full of tickets left so get in fast. Book at BASS 131 246. Check out the 'What's On' section for more info about the show.

SYTYCD 2010

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Adelaide auditions for 2010 season of So You Think You Can Dance will be held at ADT studios from Sept 16. For more information go to the So You Think You Can Dance Australian Website.

Garry in the UK

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Garry Stewart returns to Birmingham Royal Ballet to oversee performances of The Centre and its Opposite at the Birmingham Hippodrome, Plymouth Theatre Royal, Sunderland Empire Theatre and Sadler's Wells in London. The work is part of BRB's Quantum Leaps program. For more information visit Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Be Your Self premiere season

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Be Your Self will be one of the shows opening the 2010 Adelaide Festival when it has its world premiere on February 20, 2010. Created by Garry Stewart and featuring the work of world renowned architectural firm Diller, Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), Be Your Self challenges us to ask 'what makes me me?'. Read more about Be Your Self in The Company section of the site.

French triumph for Garry

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Garry Stewart's new work created for the Ballet du Rhin debuted on October 23 in France as part of the Rameau-Richter Project triple bill. Gilles Haubensack from L'Alsace says:
"Un-black is ultimately a triumph. This peice carries the dancers in a maelstrom of erupted turmoil, explosive gestures and a nuclear confrontation deployed with a staggering speed of execution that leaves the viewer breathless and delighted. Stunning!"

Discover more about the Rameau-Richter Project.

Garry's LA Time praise

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Garry Stewart has received critical praise from the LA Times for a routine he choreographed for the American series of So You Think You Can Dance.

Claire Zulkey wrote "...[the dancers] wowed everyone with a very strong, cool Garry Stewart contemporary dance that, as Nigel Lythgoe pointed out, was noteworthy for the athleticism it showed off in its dancers. The final image...was especially vivid. (Adam [Shankman] called it an "Emmy moment".)"

Read Claire's full article.

Superstars of Dance

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0900

Australian Dance Theatre takes to the small screen tonight to showcase Garry Stewart's world-acclaimed choreography to an international audience in the Australian premiere of Superstars of Dance on Channel 9.

Produced by Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller, Superstars of Dance brings together professional dancers from eight countries in a unique televised competition. Dancers from China, Russia, India, Argentina, South Africa, the USA and Ireland join the team from Australia to demonstrate the incredibly diverse talents of each nation.

The next episode of Superstars of Dance screens Wednesday 20 January at 7.30pm on Channel 9.

B-Boy legend works with ADT

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0900

American B-Boy break-dancing legend PoeOne has been training the ADT dancers in the famous moves he's invented that have become part of the breakdance style.

Based in Los Angeles, PoeOne is a member of some of the greatest breaking crews such as Style Elements, Rock So Fresh and the Groovaloos.

See the pictures of PoeOne in the ADT Studios on the ADT Facebook site.

Participate in the Be Your Self survey

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0900

We hope you enjoyed your recent experience with ADT, either during our season of G as part of the Adelaide Festival Centre's Piv(o)tal dance program last August, or more recently with the world premiere of Be Your Self as part of the 2010 Adelaide Festival.

After each Adelaide season, we conduct research to help guide the planning of future ADT events and campaigns. The information we gather also helps us to gain sponsorship and other financial support. The survey simple, and only takes around 5-10 minutes to complete. We'd love it if you could participate!

Click here to take the survey.

Larissa on SYTYCD

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0900

Associate Choreographer Larissa McGowan's latest routine will be used by one of the top 8 couples on tonight's episode of So You Think You Can Dance. Tune in to Channel 10 at 8pm.

Dance classes starting in April

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0900

So you think you want to dance? ADT will be launching public dance classes from 27 April. Hip-Hop, contemporary technique and dance fit classes for beginners through to advanced levels will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights in four week 'blocks'. Taught by the highly acclaimed ADT dancers and Adelaide's leading hip-hop teachers, the classes are a fun, social way to get fit and learn new dance routines. Classes are charged at a flat rate of $15 per class (no concessions) and advanced bookings are highly recommended in order to secure your place. To book a class or a semester block contact Dance Class Co-ordinator Jo Naumann. Stay tuned for further details and download the dance class brochure.

Dance classes added

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0900

A new block of dance classes starts on May 25 with the addition of a Start Up Contemporary class on Wednesday nights. Designed specifically for those who want to learn the basics of contemporary dance, the 7.30pm class will be taught by Jo Naumann. To book a class or a semester block contact Dance Class Co-ordinator Jo Naumann. Check out all the dance class details on the website.

Dance classes off to great start

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0900

ADT kicked off its public dance classes last night with two hip-hop classes. ADT dancer Chris Aubrey's dance fit class has sold out its 4 week semester already and Larissa McGowan's contemporary technique class is close to capacity. "It's great to see people taking up the opportunity to take classes with the ADT dancers and the fantastic hip-hop specialist that have joined us," said Executive Director Nick Skibinski. To book a class or a semester block contact Dance Class Co-ordinator Jo Naumann. Check out all the dance class details on the website.

ADT on ABC TV

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0900

ABC TV's Artscape program is featuring a behind-the-scene documentary about the creation of Be Your Self on Tuesday 8 June at 10.05pm. This compelling documentary follows the company through the final weeks leading to the premier of Be Your Self at the 2010 Adelaide Festival. Don't miss the opportunity to see this internationally lauded company at work. ABC1 on Tuesday 8 June at 10.05pm or ABC 2 on Sunday 13 June at 6.30pm.

ABC Artscape doco on ADT

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0900

The streaming and download versions of the Artscape documentary on the creation of Be Your Self are now available on the Artscape page. The documentary will be screened on ABC2 on Sunday 13 June at 6.30pm.

Block 3 of dance classes kicks in

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0900

The latest block of ADT's public dance classes is now underway with Tara Soh teaching contemporary dance and Larissa McGowan leading the dance fit class. There are still some places left so book quickly by contacting Dance Class Co-ordinator Jo Naumann. For more information check out the Dance Class pages.

Antony Hamilton starts Ignition rehearsals

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0900

Fresh from his latest commission with the Lyon Opera Ballet, Antony Hamilton has started rehearsing the new work he'll premiere in Ignition 2010: But is it really dance? Working with the ADT dancers and JUMP artist Matt Cornell, Antony has quickly adjusted to life back at ADT. His work along with the new creations from 5 ADT dancers will be part of the Ignition 2010's inSPACE line up at the Space Theatre from August 18 - 21 and at the Murray Bridge Town Hall on August 26. For more information check out What's On.

Ignition goes to Murray Bridge

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0900

Following a sell-out season in the Adelaide Festival Centre's inSPACE program, Ignition 2010 goes to Murray Bridge on Thursday August 26. Featuring 6 short works and the premiere of Antony Hamilton's latest work RGB, Ignition 2010 features works in response to the question "But is it really dance?" The Adelaide season recieved high critical praise: "It is challenging and interesting, disciplined and stylish, very physical and well worth the effort." Greg Elliott from In Daily. Don't miss out. To buy tickets call (08) 8539 1100 or visit www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au

New dance classes at ADT

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0900

ADT is adding two new dance classes to the weekly line up as of August 16. Zumba and Start Up Adult Ballet classes will be held on Monday nights. Book your spot by contacting Dance Class Co-ordinator Jo Naumann. For more information download the new ADT Dance Class flyer.

Become an Ignition Artist

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0900

ADT and inSPACE are inviting people of all ages to become an artist by reworking the Ignition 2010 poster into a piece of display art, sculpture or electronic design for the Something Out Of Something exhbition. Selected works will be displayed throughout the Adelaide season of Ignition (August 18 - 21). Works must be submitted to ADT by the close of business on Wednesday 11 August. Post entries to 126 Belair Road, Hawthorn, SA 5062 or send via email. Download the Ignition poster here.