 Event |
Katma
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| Venue |
The Neilson Nutshell, Walsh Bay, NSW |
| First Date |
15 January 2025 |
| Last Date |
19 January 2025 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Description |
“Katma” is a slang term from Sudan meaning “suffocation” or “no room for breathing” — a word that describes the intensity of hard partying. This immersive performance brings that frenetic energy to the dancefloor, pulling inspiration from both Sudan and Australia’s party scenes, as well as legendary gatherings like The Loft in New York. In acknowledging the origins of these art forms, the Katma creatives extend their gratitude to the communities who birthed them — the African diaspora, the Black and Latino communities and the LGBTQIA+ underground. Katma is a celebration of dance and culture, |
| Description Source |
Website |
| Primary Genre |
Dance
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| Secondary Genre |
Immersive
Hip Hop
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| Subjects |
Clubs
Dance
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
Special Thanks to Intimate Spectacle (Harley Stumm), Katy Green Loughrey, Claire Hicks, Neda Taha, Cynthia Florek, Critical Path, ReadyMade Works and Dance Makers Collective for their support and contribution
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Web |
https://pyt.com.au/katma/ |
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| Event Identifier |
213800 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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