6 new works. 6 choreographers. 26 dancers

In 2021 it became profoundly evident to us as artists that the practice of creativity, dance and choreography provides an important window into building our self-worth, resilience and connectivity. It has never felt as vital to move with abandon, live and breath through our viscerality, and share this experience with others.

Join us to celebrate new works, new discoveries and new collaborations. Witness these vibrant artists and their unique expressions as they contribute to our rich creative community.

Since 2014 IndepenDANCE has welcomed dance artists from Queensland and beyond into empty studios with the challenge to fill them with play, discovery and creative cultivation. The process aims to challenge artists to think outside the square, shatter the square and question if the square should even exist. Over an intensive period of 3 weeks artists have come together to create, explore, share, shatter and collaborate. What you see tonight is a beginning.

2021 Choreographers: 

Asher Bowen-Saunders, Jade Brider, Suzanne Dervish-Ali, Lauren Sherlock, Matilda Skelhorn and Juno Toraiwa

2021 Dancers: 

Carla Beard, Sarah Carinci, Natasha Centra, Maddi Farrell, Jacon Fuchs, Lexi Free, Jill Gregory, Samantha Harding, Makira Horner, Kirrah Jobst, Anandi Jordaan, Julia Lamke, Emilia Lau, Maxwell Pavichievac, Georgia Pierce, Bruna Guarda Ribeiro, Maalfrid Soendenaa, Laura McCosker, Olivia Rooney, Sidney Shen, Christiana Stewart, Scotia Taylor, Kai Taberner, Kate Utting, Chiu-Ju Wang and Grace White.

Phluxus2 Dance Collective are known as boundary bashing dance makers from Brisbane. As proud members of Queensland’s artistic community, Phluxus2 know it is vital for artists to collaborate, experiment and challenge practice. IndepenDANCE is made possible through the vision and generosity of Phluxus2 Artistic Director Dr Nerida Matthaei and the 2021 project team Charles Ball, Lauren Sherlock and Jacob Watton. Thank you to our supporters Dave Sleswick and The Tivoli, Meg Cooper and Mad Dance House, and 2021 choreographic mentors Lisa Wilson and Sandra Woo.

Follow our instagram page Phluxus2Dance for insights into the creative process.