Talking Down

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Event Talking Down
Venue South Australia, SA
First Date 1995
Dates Estimated No
Status Youth Theatre
World Premiere No
Description Talking Down was the company’s first explicit exploration of the concept of cultures of disability, inspired by the thoughts of dancer Melanie Creaser. At the time Melanie was exploring ideas about having a culture of Down Syndrome through her language and her personal expression using dance. Talking Down built a gestural language among each of the dancers, weaving this into a series of images expressing the energy and the imagination of the company members.
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Modern Dance
Theatre in Education
Integrated ensemble
Subjects Disability
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Melanie Creaser Dancer Concept
Gaelle Mellis Designer
Sally Chance Director
Caroline Daish Director
Event Status Completed
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 147568