On Stage
The Waterfront Stage
Saturday
Saturday
Five Dances is a celebration of dance in its purest form.
A new work with its own unique identity and feeling, Five Dances will explore and celebrate the magic that is live performance and the relationship between the people on stage and the audience. It is a piece that aims to uplift and spread joy.
Arielle Smith in The Guardian by Lyndsey Winship, 2021:
‘When I was training in classical ballet, every part I was learning existed because of the man on stage. I’d either die of a broken heart or wait for him to save me. And I had a problem with that – what message are we sending? We need new narratives that reflect the 21st century.’
Choreographer ARIELLE SMITH
Music JOHN’S BOOK OF ALLEGED DANCES
Composer JOHN ADAMS Costume Designer EMILY NOBLE