When dance and science collide

22 May, 2018, 10:49 am Sarah Mason #dance #science #theatre

Dance and science will join forces at Riverside Theatres with a one-day event featuring performances, a panel discussion and films.

Presented by FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres, the program will feature guest dance artists and health specialists exploring the connection between dance, science, health, wellbeing and longevity.

DANscienCE Moving Well has been curated by award-winning choreographer, performer and producer, Liz Lea who said the day will delve into current research and practice in the areas of dance and health.

“The day will include 15 incredible speakers from across Australia, the US and the UK who will discuss topics such as mental health, connection to country, technique, mixed abilities and recovery from illness,” Ms Lea said.

The DANscienCE Moving Well program includes:

Thought-provoking talks by experts in health and movement.
A panel discussion between dance and health professionals on ways the arts and science can come together to improve wellbeing.
Inspiring short performances by the GOLDS, a dance group for people aged 55 years and over; and Offbeat Dance Group, comprised of members with Parkinson’s Disease.
RED, a new solo work by Liz Lea inspired by her experiences with endometriosis, featuring dance, film and song. Lea was recipient of the 2017 ACT Artist of the Year Award and a 2017 Australian Dance Award.

For the full program, visit: www.form.org.au/moving-well

DANscienCE Moving Well
When: 10am to 9pm on Saturday 2^nd June

Tickets: Tickets start at $65 for Adults and $38 for Seniors/Concession – from the Box Office (02) 8839 3399 or www.riversideparramatta.com.au

Where: Riverside Theatres – Corner of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4z34-HNnNo

RED
When: 8pm on Friday 1^st June and Saturday 2^nd June

Tickets: Adult $35 and Conc $28 – from the Box Office (02) 8839 3399 or www.riversideparramatta.com.au

Where: Riverside Theatres – Corner of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/266030785