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0201Pictured: EDC’s Jack Ziesing & Riannon McLean in Natalie Weir’s When Time Stops.

Image by Dylan Evans.

NATALIE WEIR’S

Expressions Dance CompanyCelebrating 30 years in 2014, EDC is one of Australia’s most exciting arts companies. Leading EDC’s artistic vision since 2009 is choreographer Natalie Weir - Queensland’s prolific art export, having created more than 160 new works with major dance companies across Australia and the world.

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Pictured: EDC’s Benjamin Chapman in Natalie Weir’s R&J.

Image by Chris Herzfeld.

We dance for youAs EDC’s Artistic Director, Natalie is passionate about the power of dance to create work that touches the human spirit, moves and connects with people, and relates to who we are as Australians. Our productions are the result of wonderful collaborations with Australia’s most respected artists, companies, festivals and venues.

Our hallmarks are our signature works and ensemble of dancers. Attracting the finest dancers from Australia and New Zealand, the EDC ensemble has developed a captivating and extraordinary dance theatre repertoire that has been recognised with numerous national awards and tours.

In spirit, EDC is Queensland’s preeminent contemporary dance company, bringing widespread recognition to the state.

NATALIE WEIR DOUBLE BILL:

Carmen Sweet + R&JTWO FAVOURITES UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

Experience two of Natalie Weir’s most loved productions up close and personal in the intimacy of EDC’s home Studio.

Exclusive and very limited seating only. Join us for pre and post show discussions and a complimentary glass of wine.

WEDNESDAY 19 – FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2014

EDC Studio, Level 4 Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts Fortitude Valley

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NATALIE WEIR’S CARMEN SWEET

Spend the night with the definitive seductress of stage as she weaves her deliciously wicked wiles through EDC’s Carmen Sweet, a heady journey of seduction, jealousy, lust and revenge. Following a sell-out season at the Cremorne Theatre in 2013, Carmen Sweet returns to EDC for two performances only.

NATALIE WEIR’S R&J

Winner of Outstanding Achievement in Choreography and Outstanding Performance by a Female Dancer (Elise May) at the 2012 Australian Dance Awards, Natalie Weir’s R&J presents three versions of events inspired by the star-crossed lovers at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest love story. After an extensive national tour in 2013, R&J goes back to its purest beginnings.

Pictured: EDC’s Elise May in Natalie Weir’s R&J.

Image by Chris Herzfeld.

SINGLE TICKETS $30 OR $50 FOR BOTH PRODUCTIONS.

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OR 136 246

PLEASE CHECK EDC WEBSITE FOR PERFORMANCE TIMES

SOLO Festival of DanceAT HOME IN THE CREMORNE THEATRE, QPAC

The best in the country, at their best.

Australia’s only solo dance festival returns in 2014 with a dazzling line-up of the country’s most virtuosic dance artists, including EDC’s own.

SOLO is dance nourishment for the soul; a tantalising menu curated by Natalie Weir to showcase individual dancers and choreographers in an evening of beautiful artistry and bravura.

Season features new solos for EDC dancers by award winning choreographers.

THURSDAY 15 - SATURDAY 24 MAY 2014

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC Presented in partnership with QPAC

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TICKETS FROM $36 SCHOOL AND GROUP PACKAGES AVAILABLE

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Pictured: EDC’s Daryl Brandwood. Image by Dylan Evans.

The Red Shoes A NATALIE WEIR SIGNATURE WORK FEATURING ELISE MAY

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s legendary gothic fairytale, Natalie Weir’s original dance production The Red Shoes spotlights obsession, passion, self-destruction and jealously in the ultimate tug-of-war between art and heart.

Also drawing influence from the 1948 Academy Award winning film, The Red Shoes blends impressionist art and expressionist dance in a spectacular onstage romantic fantasy.

FRIDAY 18 - SATURDAY 26 JULY 2014

Playhouse, QPAC Produced in partnership with QPAC in association with QUT Creative Industries

Choreography: Natalie Weir

Design: Bruce McKinven

Lighting: Matt Scott

Performed by Expressions Dance Company

Music performed live by Southern Cross Soloists

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TICKETS $29 - $65

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SCHOOL AND GROUP PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Pictured: EDC’s Elise May. Image by Dylan Evans.

Carmen Sweet QLD Tour

Opera’s most famous femme fatale is stripped bare in Natalie Weir’s sumptuous dance interpretation of the legendary Carmen story, performed to Shchedrin’s gripping Carmen Suite by six EDC dancers.

Natalie Weir’s Carmen is a free spirit; dangerous, volatile and vulnerable, brought to vivid life by three dancers playing her different states of mind and alter egos.

Produced in partnership with QPAC

Choreography: Natalie Weir

Music: Rodion Shchedrin

Design: Bill Haycock

Lighting Design: Ben Hughes

Audio Design: Tony Brumpton

Performed by Expressions Dance Company

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A SHORT, SHARP AND VERY ENTERTAINING INTERPRETATION OF A CLASSIC TALE… ¬¬¬¬ Artshub

THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014Ipswich Civic Centre

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TUESDAY 7 & WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2014Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns

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FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2014Empire Theatre, Toowoomba

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BOOKING: PLEASE REFER TO PRESENTING

VENUES’ WEBSITES.

Pictured: Riannon McLean, Samantha Mitchell, Elise May, Jack Ziesing. Image by Dylan Evans.

Training ProgramsTRAIN WITH THE BEST, BECOME THE BEST

BRISBANE CONTEMPORARY DANCE INTENSIVE

Highly regarded as one of Australia’s best training programs in contemporary dance, this weeklong intensive brings together the very best dance industry practitioners from around Australia. Under their guidance, aspiring dancers refine and greatly enhance their contemporary techniques, bridging the gap between practice and professional.

FOCUS

EDC’s FOCUS programs for educators provide tailored professional development opportunities for primary and secondary school dance teachers to learn best practice dance methods for the classroom.

SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOPS

EDC offers a comprehensive menu of dance workshops for students, held at EDC’s Studio and in the classroom.

SECONDMENTS

EDC offers tertiary students real-world professional company experience for one week.

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Image by Dylan Evans.

VISIT EXPRESSIONSDANCECOMPANY.ORG.AU

OR CALL EDC ON 3257 4222

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Keep Us DancingAt Expressions Dance Company, we create moments to take your breath away.

For 30 years, EDC has created more than 150 works by 75 different choreographers. We’ve provided sustainable employment for more than 70 dancers. We’ve enjoyed 21 international tours to 17 countries, and 23 major Queensland tours.

We believe our dancers and choreographers are among the best in the world. We believe dance deserves to be centre stage in Queensland. But to continue leaping to new heights, we need the support of our community.

INVEST IN A DANCER

Currently, EDC dancers are employed for 40 weeks of the year. Invest in a dancer today and help us in our quest to give them fulltime employment.

We give tremendous thanks to our first Dancer Sponsors:

Tony Denholder & Scott Gibson, proudly supporting Jack Ziesing Judith St Baker, proudly supporting Benjamin Chapman Trevor St Baker, proudly supporting Elise May

To find out more, visit expressionsdancecompany.org.au/invest-in-a-dancer/

BECOME A FRIEND

Friends of EDC An annual membership of just $55 secures your access-all-areas EDC Friend’s pass, with special ticket offers, exclusive invitations, and other perks.

Pictured: EDC’s Michelle Barnett in Natalie Weir’s Carmen Sweet.

Image by Dylan Evans.

Cover Image: EDC’s Benjamin Chapman in Natalie Weir’s When Time Stops.

Image by Dylan Evans

Brochure Design by Lloyd Seymour

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EDC ACKNOWLEDGES AND THANKS OUR PARTNERS FOR 2014

INVESTMENT PARTNERS

PRODUCING PARTNER TRAINING PARTNER

CHAMPION PARTNER

HEALTHCARE PARTNERS

PRESENTING PARTNERS

Expressions Dance Company acknowledges the assistance of the Queensland Government through Arts

Queensland, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

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EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORSKaren Masnata (Chair) Tony Denholder (Deputy Chair) Ross Cunningham Rhyll Gardner Libby Lincoln Gina McLellan Sophie Mitchell Anne-Maree Moon Noel Staunton Natalie Weir

MANAGEMENT TEAMArtistic Director - Natalie Weir Executive Director - Libby Lincoln Production Manager - Leonie Lee Marketing Manager - Kirsten Bartholomew Office Manager - Swan Davies Producer - Jennifer Livingstone

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