4Seasons brings together some of the most talented dancers in the Asia Pacific Region. Comprising three dance works, the mood carries the audience from sombre beginnings to an energetic uplifting finish.
The first work Summer shows the Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company’s physical control as they move in tandem slow motion, up, over and through each other. The only prop being a huge golden parachute silk curtain that billows and thrusts from above, impacting the movements of the dancers below. Watching it, is mesmerising.
The second piece brings the Expressions Dance Company’s energy into focus. The choreography is emotion filled. Not to hone in on any one dancer, the final sequence brings in elements of hip-hop that is both frenetic and impressive.
Following intermission, a remix of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons accompanies the combined dancers and the singular pair performances focus on the journey of human relationships – from the spring of the first romance to the winter of the breakup. Colour coordination in the costuming of the group is a further visual highlight.
4Seasons premiered last night at the Playhouse, QPAC and will play through until Friday 22 June 2018. For ticket prices and showing times please visit
http://expressionsdancecompany.org.au/edc/4seasons/
About the 4Seasons production
Expressions Dance Company (EDC) and Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) unite to present the Australian premiere of 4Seasons, a compelling triple bill showcasing stunning new contemporary dance works. These fresh new works created by Natalie Weir (Artistic Director, EDC), Dominic Wong (Assistant Artistic Director, CCDC) and Helpmann Award-winning choreographer Kristina Chan bring together 20 dancers from the EDC and CCDC ensembles for a truly international event showcasing world-class artistry and exhilarating physicality.
4Seasons is presented as part of EDC’s five-year Chinese Australian Dance Exchange Project – a major collaboration involving three high profile Chinese dance companies. This groundbreaking initiative provides vital opportunities for dancers and choreographers to deepen their practice on a cultural level while developing inspiring new contemporary dance works in Australia and China.
Featuring moments from celebrated minimalist composer Max Richter (Woolf Works, The Royal Ballet) melded with Vivaldi’s the Four Seasons, this uplifting triple bill brings sublime choreography, dance, music and lighting to the QPAC Playhouse stage.
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