before, between,  beyond

HOME (extract)

'HOME' explores themes of change, settling and belonging, it is part of a suite of works by Alleyne Dance (UK) that address the positives and difficulties of migration and how it has impacted communities. HOME is a rhythmical and powerful work that will lead the audience through an emotional, heart-felt journey.

Created in March, it was originally performed at the Shepparton Festival 2023. This is an extract of the full-length work.

Concept and Choreography
Kristina and Sadé Alleyne | Alleyne Dance

Dancers
Amy Addison, Zodie Bolic, Chantelle Borg, Eiren Chamley, Stephanie Dixon, Jazmin Griffiths*, Bethany Ha, Siobhan Henderson, Ruby James, Emilia Kyprianou, Anastasia Lonsdale, Abbigail Makin, Kathyrn Riddoch, Emily Roberts, Mia Theeboom, Harshil Vora, Jake Ware, Rory Warne, Emily White, Taylor White, Carmen Yih

Composers
Will Tonna and Giuliano Modarelli

Creation Assistant
Giorgia Gasparetto | Alleyne Dance

Dramaturgy
Fiona Graham | Alleyne Dance

Rehearsal Direction
Siobhan McKenna

Costumes
Giulia Scrimieri

Textile Artist
Mieke Singh Dodd^

Lighting Designer
Taishah Simcox^

Fractal

Fractals exist in all things, from the smallest elements of nature to the grandest patterns of the universe.  Characterised by their infinite and self-similar nature, they serve as a catalyst shaping spatial patterns and relationships, while simultaneously underpinning geometries of  ritual, interconnection, competition and identity. Inspired by the inherent beauty of these never-ending patterns and how they influence our connections, Fractal is a movement meditation that aims to unveil a glimpse into the hidden connections that shape human experience.

Choreography
Nicole Corea

Dancers
Chantelle Borg, Siobhan Henderson, Emilia Kyprianou, Abbigail Makin, Kathryn Riddoch,
Emily Roberts, Mia Theeboom, Piroska Vojlay, Jake Ware, Taylor White

Music
"Ritual, Reverence and Confessions" by Michael Wall  
"Vespera" by Loscil  
"Sin" by Travis Lake  
"Chairman" by Ori Lichtik

Rehearsal Direction
Siobhan McKenna

Set and Costume Designer
Arielle Roberts ^

Lighting Designer
Taishah Simcox^

Trevor (another glorious day in the Colony)

Trevor is a younger son of gentry. Or perhaps the ancestor of convicts. He polices the Industrial Revolution's human effluent. A bogan, into motorbikes and long walks along the beach, Trevor loves tea and vegemite toast. "How do you do, Trevor?" And he replies "How do you do?" Fish belly up in the Murray and pigeon poo on spiked window sills. A sign staked into the lawn: Do Not Swing on the Play Equipment; OH&S y'know? Five forms of ID to comply and conform. Undertake this induction to be one of the group, (but be an individual too). Call this 1800 number to dob in a neighbour. "But this is my house, my rights, my Animal Farm and my twenty buck avo on toast", Trevor sulks. "I Like Aeroplane Jelly" he shouts over the techno of billy cans banging, blithe to the forest burning behind him and the beach vanishing beneath his feet. "Good morning Trevor", Siri softly wakes him "Welcome to another glorious day in the Colony".

Choreography 
Joel Bray 

Dancers
Amy Addison, Zodie Bolic, Eiren Chamley, Stephanie Dixon, Jazmin Griffiths*,
Bethany Ha, Ruby James, Anastasia Lonsdale, Harshil Vora, Rory Warne, Emily White, Carmen Yih

Music 
Trevor's Unconscious
Composer: Russell Scoones

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Stage Manager
Lucy Anderson^

Deputy Stage Manager
Chloe Goldsmith^

Senior Costumiers
Xander Reichard^
Mieke Singh Dodd^ 

Technical Manager
Amber Swank^ 

Head Electrician and Lighting Programmer 
Georgie Donnelly

Deputy Electrician
Jordan Smith

Lighting Crew
Oscar McGovern
Sophie Ness
Ashley Reid

*Not performing due to injury
^Third year Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) student

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Production Coordinator
Tia Wojcik 

Stagecraft Project Coordinator
Alan Logan

Scenic Artist
Morgan Jones

Props Master
Elena Lyons-Dawson

Set Construction
Jeremy Ford
Gene Gardiner

Workshop Technician
Sasha Vulling

Staging Technician
Mungo McKenzie

Costume Supervisor and Costumier
Elizabeth Maisey

ACADEMIC  STAFF

Head of  Dance
Carol Brown 

VCA Dance Academic Staff
Rheannan Port, Derrick D. Brown, Kialea-Nadine Williams, Julie Ann Minaai,
Megan Beckwith, Anna Smith, Philipa Rothfield

VCA Dance Sessional Staff
Siobhan McKenna (Rehearsal Direction), Stephanie Lake, Jo Lloyd, Georgia Rudd,
Rachel Coulson, Kimball Wong, Caroline Meaden, Brooke Stampe, Antony Hamilton

Head of Design and Production
Richard Roberts 

Production Academic Mentors
Julia Knibbs, Jen Langford, Paul Lim, Harriet Oxley, Victoria Woolley

VCA Production Academic Staff
Anna Cordingley, Martyn Coutts, Jo Evans, Amanda Hitten, Lisa Mibus, Lisa Osborn, Matt Scott

Other acknowledgements
Thank you to Zodie Bolic for assisting with sound editing.

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