Perth Moves is here – Wed 8 – Sun 12 Feb!

Welcome to Perth Moves, a free dance space for everyone. Experience some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s finest dance artists performing 10 Duets on a Theme of Rescue. This stunning series of intimate duets created by legendary choreographer Crystal Pite can be seen twice a night (for free!). Or take to the dance floor yourself in contemporary dance classes, late-night salsa or even a dance battle. There is sure to be something for all levels and interests. Let your body, mind and soul be moved at Perth Moves.

Attendees can watch Crystal Pite’s 10 Duets on a Theme of Rescue. This poignant and breath-taking work has an exceptional cast of some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s finest independent dance artists. “…Pite offers a lens to her audiences through which to see themselves and their everyday stories. [Ten Duets] explores states of mind and being that humans experience, as both the rescued and the rescuer. These are human stories. This is part of the human condition…”, Jermaine Spivey – Assistant to Crystal Pite.

If you’re feeling up to participate, Perth Moves has an abundance of options!

Morning Meditations: Start the day with a moment of contemplation led by movement and sound artists. 

Mature Moves: A creative, low-impact dance class for mature movers, led by Momentum Dance. 

Contemporary dance classes: These classes are a taster to contemporary dance expanding physical ability and freedom of movement. If you like it, sign up to STRUT’s weekly classes here: https://strutdance.org.au/classes/dance-enthusiasts/

Afro-Fusion: Led by local legend Mubanga, this class focuses on Afrohouse expressions and vocabulary style from Angola.

Breakin’ Basics: Learn the History of Hiphop culture and basic movements of the dance style Breakin’ with Pepito aka Carlos Estigarribia. Have fun while learning new skills and exploring music, rhythm and movement. 

Intro to Latin Social Dance: Direct from New York, visiting artist Cindy Welik-Salgado will lead you through some sensuous hips and exciting footwork. No partner necessary and no previous dance experience required. 

House Dance: 10 Duets on a Theme of Rescue cast member Jayden Wall will teach groove and vocabulary, offering insight into house culture.

All Styles Dance Battle: Experience the excitement of dancers sharing their moves in an all styles dance battle or sign up to strut your stuff for the crowd. Hosted by Geordie Crawley and judged by local dance greats Mubanga, Bobby Russell and Edward Maradona.

Yoga: Utilise your weekend to stretch out your mind, body and soul and follow it with a deserving brunch nearby.

Artist Talk: Hear local and visiting Perth Festival dance artists talk all things dance. 

10 Duets Warm-up on Stage: Witness the cast of 10 Duets on a Theme of Rescue in their daily ritual of warming up for performance. 

DJs: A moment for festival artists and audiences to mingle, connect, and boogie under the stars with a bar to keep things cool through the night. 

To register for Perth Moves, click here. No booking required for 10 Duets on a Theme of Rescue. Dance sessions and venue subject to capacity.