Greek myth fast forwards to modern mind games LITTLE did she know as she grew up, but it was probably inevitable that Alexandra Dellaportas’s artistic eye would see creative possibilities when learning about her wider family’s history. Talking with her grandfather while visiting Greece and learning about Greek mythology have led directly to her third dance production, Ariadne. Unlike the easy familial linking of the Mornington Peninsula-based director and choreographer to Greece, the story of the mythical Ariadne involves corrosive family relationships and her eventual escape from these bonds through a labyrinth built to hold the half man half bull Minotaur for her father King Minos. Dellaportas’s version of the slaying of the Minotaur on Crete by the Athenian Theseus and the pair’s escape through the labyrinth by following a thread is an opportunity to “open up discussions about mental health and how the Minotaur is a representation of our innermost self, the part we hide from the world”. “Ariadne learns that while she can escape an island, she cannot escape from herself,” she says. “I think it is important to talk about mental health and open up discussions with kids and adults as well all can relate to these issues.” Having started Spark Youth Dance Company three years ago, Dellaportas’s Ariadne follows The Nutcracker (2016) a war propaganda tale “where I decided to combine my history knowledge with love of dance” and Shatter, which brought the Suffragettes and women’s rights to the stage. Spark Youth Dance Company will perform Ariadne on 27 and 28 September at Frankston Arts Centre. Bookings: www.sparkyouthdance.com.au. The dance company is also on YouTube and Instagram @sparkyouthdance. Keith Platt
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OLIVIA Gard (Ariadne) and Zoe Dellaportas (The Minatour) in the Spark Youth Dance Company’s production, Ariadne, to be performed in Frankston this week. Picture: Connie Smith
A SPATE of barbecue fires has prompted the CFA to urge Mornington Peninsula residents to “look before you cook”. Mornington station officer Geoff Barker said spring weather had prompted residents to get out and fire up their barbecues – without being aware of gas leaks which have caused fires. “One resident was lucky to escape with just singed hairs after a gas leak ignited by barbecue flames caused a gas cylinder to catch fire in their alfresco area,” officer Barker said. “Firefighters were on the scene within four minutes. They cooled and protected the cylinder prior to closing the valve and stopping the gas leak. “I have seen some horrific injuries from barbecue gas fires and most are preventable.” Officer Barker urges residents to check to see that the gas cylinder has been tested within the past 10 years. If it hasn’t, they should exchange the cylinder at a reputable supplier. They should then check the hose to make sure it has not perished, and check that the connections are tight. “Use soapy water to check for gas leaks every time you connect it,” he said. “If bubbles form, gas is escaping, so turn off the gas and contact a licensed gasfitter.” Details: visit Energy Safe Victoria.
Active camp YMCA Camp Manyung has partnered with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Frankston City Council for the Get Active Expo for 55+. The expo runs 10am-1pm Friday, October 5 at Camp Manyung, 35 Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza. Details: 9788 1100.
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25 September 2018
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