The Studio of Sidewalk Tango

Australian Dance Awards 2009

Last year Dianne Heywood-Smith and David Backler from Sidewalktango participated in a contemporary dance project “Girls on Boys”, produced by Dancehouse Theatre, Carlton. The season was a sell out success and the show has been nominated for an award in the catagory : “Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance”, in the 2009 Australian Dance Awards.

Five female choreographers each created a solo dance for a male dancer. Performed in the round, this vibrant collection consists of a diverse and surprising combination of dance forms and content.
An autonomously created cohesive musical composition overlays the five individual works and was presented to the performances for the first time on the eve before opening night.

Choreographers & Dancers

Dianne Heywood-Smith on David Backler
Dani-Ela Kayler on Lee Serle
Jo Lloyd on Adam Wheeler
Dianne Reid on Luke Hickmott
Yumi Umiumare on Gerard Veltre

Musical director/composer
Wendy Morrison

Curator
Gulsen Ozer

Tags: performance, Tango