Introducing ADT’s New Company Artists

Joining the Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) ensemble in 2023 is Karra Nam and Patrick O’Luanaigh. 

Karra Namis a movement artist of Kaurna, Narungga and Chinese ancestry and a recent graduate of the Adelaide College of the Arts.

In 2022, Karra enjoyed a hugely successful year, working with Bangarra Dance Theatre under the direction of Stephen Page and Frances Rings in productions of Sandsong (2022) and Terrain (2022). 

Throughout her continuously developing practise, Karra’s focus is to communicate knowledge and experiences learnt from the exploration of ancestral lineage and culture.

“Joining ADT and having the opportunity to work with Daniel and alongside artists within multi-disciplines is a real career highlight for me,” – Karra.

Joining Karra at ADT is guest artist Patrick O’Luanaigh, an emerging talent from Melbourne with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

During his time at the VCA, Patrick performed works by ADT Company Artist Brianna Kell and Artistic Director Daniel Riley, along with Gregory Lorenzutti, Lucy Guerin and Julie Minaai, and has choreographed short works including Sublimation, Clipped, Chundering Waves and Hire Us with Cora Hughes.

Patrick is the recipient of the Next Platform Award (Mudfest) and Paul and Donna Dainty Award for Excellence from VCA and has commenced work with us for our collaboration with Australian Ballet, THE HUM.

“I’m super excited to join the company and to learn from such an inspiring group of artists who bring so much experience, energy and expertise,” – Patrick. 
 

ADT’s upcoming performance of Tracker, inspired by Daniel Riley’s Great-Great Uncle, will be 10-18 March at the Adelaide Festival. Visit adt.org.au to learn more.