In-Synch.
Presented by the West Australian Ballet for the Ballet at the Quarry season
Choreography and concept: Aurelian Scannella and Sandy Delasalle
Improvisation Provocateur: David Mack
Venue: Quarry Ampitheatre
“We present a first for WAB – an improvised dance work set to four bespoke modern
orchestral soundtracks played at random...”
“…Aurélien Scannella and Sandy Delasalle, alongside Sydney Dance Company and former WAB dancer David Mack, will create a framework of movement for the dancers. Each night they will improvise in response to one of the four scores, chosen just minutes prior to the dancers taking the stage.” - program notes.
Costume creation
My costume inspiration came from the idea of dancers moving together but without choreography, a bit like what you would find on the streets or in a club - responding to each other. I decided to use lines and shapes you would often find in sports wear as this trend is often seen on people dancing in this style.
Holographic and foil fabric were used to add small lines of reflection and, in conjunction with the black mesh, layers of texture.
The costumes had to be made so that the performers had the option of easily removing layers throughout the dance.