Pieces for Small Spaces is Lucy Guerin Inc’s annual program to support the work of young choreographers and those working outside company structures. It is a performance evening curated and presented by Lucy Guerin Inc where five choreographers are invited to make a 5 – 10 minute dance work with the aim of developing choreographic process and finding a distinct voice for their ideas.
These five artists will be offered studio space at Lucy Guerin Inc to rehearse their works at available times during the year. They will have basic production and administrative support provided by the company as well as a small fee. These works are usually presented in December at Lucy Guerin Inc Studios to an audience of around forty to fifty people over six nights.
A studio practice will be encouraged so that young choreographers have time to work with the concerns of the body to find a personal approach to dance-making. This has basic requirements such as space, time, production and administrative support which are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Participants will not be required to articulate their ideas verbally before they start, but given the opportunity to see how they develop through time spent in the studio. As a young person beginning to define a style and direction in dance, it is important to spend time trying to discover what is unique and essential in a personal way without the pressures of grant writing, a successful outcome and marketing pressures.
Throughout the project participants will be in contact with Lucy Guerin and Michaela Coventry (Executive Producer) who will offer support and advice when required. A production manager will also be in conversation with artists as their work progresses to monitor technical requirements. At the conclusion of the performance season there will be a feedback session with peers and audience.
It is hoped that artist will then be able to show these pieces in future presentations and in other contexts.
Pieces for Small Spaces is curated by Lucy Guerin
Past Pieces for Small Spaces choreographers:
2005: Byron Perry, Antony Hamilton, Shannon Bott, Kyle Kremerskothen, Jo Lloyd, Adam Wheeler
2006: Trevor Patrick, Helen Herbertson, Rebecca Hilton, Shelly Lasica, Michelle Heaven
2007: Lee Serle, Stephanie Lake, Amber Haines and Lily Paskas, Rob McCredie, Antony Hamilton and Rogue
2008: Kristy Ayre, Gerard Van Dyck, Sara Black, Harriet Ritchie and Rob McCredie, Carlee Mellow
2009: Brook Stamp, Fiona Bryant, Alisdair Macindoe, Ben Hancock, Luke Smiles
2010:Tim Darbyshire, Deanne Butterworth, Matthew Day, Amber Haines, Frankie Snowdon
2011: Natalie Abbott, Holly Durant, Atlanta Eke, Rebecca Jensen, Rennie McDougall
Pieces for Small Spaces Season 2011
A program of short performances by five of Melbourne's finest young choreographers.
Artists: Natalie Abbott, Holly Durant, Atlanta Eke, Rebecca Jensen, Rennie McDougall
Dates: Tues 6 - Sat 10 December, 7pm
Tickets: $10 Donation
An artist talk will be held after the performance on Tuesday 6th December.
Lucy Guerin Inc Studio
14 Batman Street
West Melbourne
Bookings essential:
Admin@LucyGuerinInc.com
03 9329 4213
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For more information please contact Laura Levitus at Lucy Guerin Inc:
Laura@LucyGuerinInc
03 9329 4213
