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Deejay x Dancer

Nick Power
Upcoming
14–16 November
Carriageworks
Sydney, NSW

Deejay x Dancer brings Hip Hop’s traditional dance and musical instrument back into sharp focus, honouring the initial connection that sparked the worldwide culture, utilising this foundation to create new histories. Featuring 3 of Australia’s most accomplished Breakers fuelled by DJ Total Eclipse on the wheels of steel, this new work continues Nick Power’s choreographic exploration of Hip Hop’s rituals and origins, following on from his past 3 full length dance works; Cypher, Between Tiny Cities and Two Crews.

Deejay x Dancer pits world champion turntablist DJ Total Eclipse (AB Original, Funkoars) against three killer Australian Breakers: Anastasios Repousi, Justice Crew member and winner of Australia’s Got Talent; Jackson Garcia, member of breaking crews Skill at Will and Team Cream; and Demi Sorono from So You Think You Can Dance.

Deejay x Dancer walks the tightrope of live performance in a thrilling call and response showdown, highlighting the skill, playfulness and connection between these two traditional hip hop forms in a celebration of the intricate interplay between dancer and the decks. Riffing on this initial spark from the birth of hip hop culture almost 50 years ago, Deejay x Dancer merges past and contemporary influences to push the boundaries of the form.

Deejay x Dancer continues acclaimed choreographer Nick Power’s exploration of Hip Hop’s rituals and origins, following on from his past hit works including Cypher, Between Tiny Cities and Two Crews.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the playfulness and sense of community from hip hop’s origins, this one’s for you! So, grab your friends and join us for an uplifting, energetic night of dance.

Credits

Director & Choreographer
Nick Power

Dancers
Anastasios Repousi, Demi Sorono, Jackson Garcia

DJ and Sound Design
DJ Total Eclipse

AV Design
Sean Bacon

Costume Design
Ting Tan

Dramaturg
Lee Wilson

Production Manager
Alejandro Rolandi

Produced by
Performing Lines VIC

 

Current dates & tickets

14–16 November
Carriageworks
Sydney, NSW
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21–23 November
Wan Smol Bag Theatre
Port Vila , Vanuatu
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Information for Presenters

Kath Papas Senior Producer

Presentation History

2022
Sydney Opera House Studio, New Work Now
Sydney, NSW
Newcastle Museum, New Annual Festival
Newcastle, NSW
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Full Presentation History for Deejay x Dancer

2022
Sydney Opera House Studio, New Work Now
Sydney, NSW
Newcastle Museum, New Annual Festival
Newcastle, NSW
2023
Merrigong Theatre Company, Wollongong Town Hall
Wollongong, NSW
Brown’s mart Theatre, Darwin Festival
Darwin, NT

Project Partners & Acknowledgements

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

In everything we do, we acknowledge that we live on Aboriginal land and constantly learn from the wisdom of First Peoples.

Where we are and the history that precedes us informs how we work and how we move forward.