FORM Dance Projects respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and dance: the Burramattagal people and clans of the Dharug Nation.
We pay our respects to Dharug Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the continuing culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and extend our respect to all first nations people.
Omer Backley-Astrachan and Jana Castillo presented by FORM Dance Projects, Riverside Theatres and That’s Two, Thank You
Common Place by Omer Backley-Astrachan is an exhilarating dance duet featuring two seasoned Sydney-based performers. It tells the story of two individuals coming together through a rite; a ritual; a celebration. Together they ride the edge of chaos. Reaching, swiveling, gripping onto dance as a monumental force of life.
“At its core, Common Place celebrates fearlessness. The power of folkloric dance lies in its humanity- its ability to reflect our shared histories and reveal the topography of experience through our emotional and empathic capabilities. In this work, we come together, fully devoted to the simple yet profound act of dancing together.
I am honored to collaborate and share the stage with the exceptional dance artist Jana Castillo. Together, we look forward to offering this work to the eyes, ears, and hearts of Sydney audiences and sharing this meaningful moment with the community here.” Omer Backley-Astrachan.
Common Place is presented in That’s Two, Thank You, FORM’s new annual dance festival celebrating the art of the duet.
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PARRAMATTA 28 MARCH – 4 APRIL
The more shows you see the more you SAVE! 1 Show $50 2 Shows $80 3 Shows $90 4 Shows $100 + Booking fee
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CHOREOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCE OMER BACKLEY-ASTRACHAN JANA CASTILLO
ARTISTIC ADVISORS ANTON LINDA GAMBLIN
ADDITIONAL COLLABORATORS HUGO POULET REMY ROCHESTER LIGHTING DESIGNER/ PRODUCTION MANAGER FRANKIE CLARKE
COMPOSER JAMES HAZEL
COSTUMES ALEISA JELBART
Image: Omer Backley-Astrachan and Jana Castillo. Photo: Wendell Levi Teodoro
LEARN THE REPERTOIRE SEE THE SHOW For students years 9-12 and full-time students, FREE with matinee ticket purchase
Learn the Repertoire, See the Show offers dance students a unique opportunity to learn repertoire in a workshop led by the choreographer, see a matinee performance and participate in a post-show Q&A.
Led by choreographer Omer Backley-Astrachan, the workshop will begin with a warm up followed by an introduction to improvisational tools used within the process of creating Common Place. Students will learn a portion of repertoire from the work and develop tools to create their own choreographic works.