A trio of stunning contemporary works

Discover the best of international dance when some of China’s most talented and captivating dance artists join Queensland’s acclaimed ensemble from Expressions Dance Company for three achingly beautiful and compelling works. Showcasing the stunning artistry and exhilarating physicality of contemporary dancers, Black – a triple bill features a trio of short works from three leading choreographers. Featuring sublime music and lighting, this Chinese/Australian collaboration draws on multiple tales of exploration, emotion and poetry to celebrate our cultural connection.
SUMERU
According to an ancient saying, a grain as tiny as a mustard seed can reveal all the wonders of Mount Sumeru. Dance, like a mustard seed, may contain many interesting stories if you care to take a moment to look inside.

Guangdong Modern Dance Company’s resident choreographer, Liu Qi, explores the gravity, energy and temperature which organically guides the kinesis of the body, creating a dynamic wash of exploration while in search of the mustard seed within Mount Sumeru.

Choreography: Liu Qi
Performance: Quangdong Modern Dance Company
Music Design: Thomas Lee Pettersen, Kung Chi Shing
Lighting Design: Low Shee Hoe
DON’T
Exploring the emotional power of words. Words that come between us, words that inspire us and words we wish we had never said. This exquisite work by Natalie Weir has never before been seen in Brisbane.

Choreography: Natalie Weir
Dancers: Expressions Dance Company
Design Concept: Francis Croese
Music Design: Max Richter
Costume Design: Bill Haycock
Lighting Design: Low Shee Hoe
BLACK
Black is a mysterious colour that’s full of the unknown and infinite possibility. In this Chinese-Australian collaboration, Hong Kong based choreographer, Xing Liang, alongside dancers fromExpressions Dance Company and Guangdong Modern Dance Company have used materials and textures seen in their lives, such as architecture, poetry and experience to collage the dreamlike, fleeting and ineffable charm of black.

Choreography: Xing Liang
Dancers: Expressions Dance Company and Guangdong Modern Dance Company
Music Design: Kung Chi Shing
Costume Design: Linda Lee
Lighting Design: Low Shee Hoe