Acknowledgement of Country Perth College is honoured to be situated on the ancestral Lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We acknowledge the First Australians as the Traditional Owners of the Lands we stand on and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the cultures and hopes of Australia’s First Peoples.
Artistic Director’s note Welcome to the Judith Cottier Theatre. It is my pleasure to present SPIN: Origins to you this evening and thank you sincerely for your attendance. SPIN is Perth College’s biennial co-curricular Dance Production that showcases students from Year 7 to 12. In a collaborative setting, students have the opportunity to work with staff and guest choreographers to create meaningful dance works across a genre of styles. SPIN: Origins celebrates the birth of concepts we might have grown to underappreciate in our ever-evolving world. We have used the inception and starting points of a concept or idea as a stimulus to which we celebrate ourselves as people, our land, our environment, and our evolution into the 21st century. The majority of this evening’s choreographers are Old Girls whom themselves grew up performing in SPIN. It is a heart-warming experience to see them return with eagerness to share their passion for dance with current students. The sense of community among the Dance students at Perth College encapsulates our values of capable, courageous and caring. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank and acknowledge the countless hours of work and support from the Performing Arts department. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by an incredibly inspiring group of professionals who are so passionate about Performing Arts and enjoy sharing their expertise with our students. We welcome Miss Caitlin McNulty to the creative team and thank her for all her assistance and support throughout the production. Thank you to our 2021 Dance Captains, Emily Bilton and Chelsey Ward, for their time, choreography, enthusiasm and assistance throughout the process and production. A special thank you to the families of the students performing. Thank you for allowing this production to flourish by supporting the commitment of your child to rehearsals and performances. While I may be on maternity leave, my thoughts and well wishes are with the students tonight. On behalf of the dancers, please enjoy the show.
Amy Fittock DANCE TEACHER
Order of performances Dandjoo Midar ‘Together Dances’ Choreographed by the eP!C Youth Co. Dance Collective, in collaboration with Nadia Martich (Gamilaroi and Bigambul, NSW). Mentored by Olman Walley (Wilman, Balardong, Binjareb and Wadjuk Nyoongar, WA) and guided by Samanda Sankowsky. Inspired by the Noongar seasons of Bunuru, Djeran and Makuru, this preliminary section of a year-long, work-in-progress Dance piece celebrates the remarkable transformation of WA’s South West region between February and July. From the transitional blooming of vibrant wildflowers to the journey inland from the coast, and the delicate wildlife duets flying and settling upon Perth's breathtaking wetlands system to nest. As the winds progressively shift and change, this section of the Dance work is an acknowledgment of the inspiring quality of 'togetherness' exhibited by our local Noongar people and the sheer beauty and adaptability of our native land and wildlife. The eP!C Youth Co. Dance Collective will continue their collaborative creative journey on this Dance work as we move into the seasons of Djilba, Kambarang and Birak. The final piece will culminate with a celebration of all Six Noongar seasons, as the year closes in Birak. Music: Body by Bangarra Dance Theatre Dancers: Bella Allen Priya Bielawski Emily Bilton Breannah Hughes
Kiera Hughes Catherine Liu Emilee Menzel Savannah Michailidis
Ella Sarich Sensi Shah Chase Storer Chelsey Ward
Solar Deity Choreographed by Amy Fittock. This piece takes inspiration from the sun and studies the composition of its structure, luminance, and mythology. As a central point in our solar system and our time teller, the sun is the most important source of energy, life and light. It provides and contributes to numerous daily functions so we can live. A solar deity is a sun goddess who represents the sun and personifies the strength and power it radiates. A symbolism of sovereignty, a solar deity in many cultures represents creation, growth and nourishment. Music: Themyscira by Hans Zimmer Dancers: Jessica Barnes Rachel Lee Tessa Scarparolo Annalie Gray Eilidh Mulroy Luciana Taraborrelli Madeleine Hutchinson Ibe Phong Leah Jorgensen Akira Rosen
Pass It On Choreographed by Rachael Bott, in collaboration with the dancers. As humans, we find ourselves where we are today because of those that have gone before us. We have inherited DNA from our ancestors and we have been influenced by their knowledge and ideas. This piece is a physical exploration of the idea of passing something on to someone else. Music: Float Dance (Home Loner Remix) by Gabriel Prokofiev and Peter Gregson Dancers: Aoife Brennan-Healy Marissa Perlini Jordana Genovese Eden Powell Lac Hong Nguyen
Lizzie Rowe Hannah Travia
Cloudburst Choreographed by Claudia Aves, in collaboration with the dancers. A cloudburst is a sudden heavy rainstorm that is brief in nature and often followed by sunshine. In this piece, we decided to explore the unpredictability of weather and the beautiful patterns it creates in nature. The weather is uncontrollable, but beautiful and effects everyone’s lives for good and bad. Music: Feather on the Clyde by Passenger Dancers: Alexis Dagostino Amelia Griffiths Jing Jing Huynh Georgia Klein
Lily May Eliza Munday Isabella Nguyen Charlize Randall
Sensi Shah Kaydence Walker Ella Wray Emma Yu
Tradition Choreographed by Georgia Fullarton and Emily Williams. Tradition is essential in society. It builds the structure of an individual’s values and culture and allows us to understand that this point is connected to all other periods of time. Our piece explores what happens when tradition is lost and found through mixed genres of music and dance. A loss of tradition creates a sense of chaos and confusion, but when tradition is restored, it allows us to connect to the people and places around us, and to those who came before. A big thank you to Andrew Briggs for mixing our music. Music: Shanghai Freeway by Fatima Al Qadiri, Run Boy Run (Instrumental) by Woodkid, Disparate Youth by Santigold, Avril 14th by Aphex Twin Dancers: Sofia Bandini Eden Hampton Kathryn Pride Ella Beven Nicola Litis Ella Sarich Priya Bielawski Anika Mehta Claudia Tucker Alexia Catina Taylan Meyer Taya van den Berg Charlotte Cherry Matilda Michailidis Sophia Way Sylvie Fatin Emily Nguyen Taylor Yelland Bronte Fong Alannah Owen Harper Gander Amelia Perlini
Rescue Me Choreographed by Linh Swindells and Tayla Hunt. A homage to the history and future of the Australian landscape. As climate change and industrialism take over the 21st century, our piece is a reminder not to burden our environment with the consequences of our advancements and innovations. We have been gifted the luxury of crystal clear waters and aesthetic sceneries from the beginning of time – it is our responsibility to ‘rescue’ it. Music: Tilly Understands My Body Shape by David Hirschfelder, Rescue Me by Unions Dancers: Rosie Booth Klara Kuhn Charlotte Mitchell Mair Davies Emily Laubscher Alyssa Naumovski Imala Gray Savannah Michailidis
Where to Now? Choreographed by Ella Mahoney. We are constantly looking for satisfaction and fulfilment in our lives. Dance is one medium where we can explore our differences and learn new things. We all have our own stories and senses of self which shape our society. Furthermore, dance has been a way to communicate in many different cultures – a group of voices mourning, but also celebrating. Cultures see the space as a place of acceptance and safety, evident in this work. We go through many obstacles, but find ways to help ourselves and others vanquish these hindrances. A special thank you to Toby Blackman for composing this wonderful piece of music. Music: Camaraderie by Toby Blackman Dancers: Emily Bilton Catherine Liu Sofia Taraborrelli Sophie Boswell Lizzie Rowe Cate Watling Jessica Dean Jessica Sheardown Kiera Hughes Lia Shilo
A Lifetime of Facebook Choreographed by Morgan Goodey. 2004 saw the origin of Facebook, creating an emerging world of social media in the year many seniors at Perth College were born. This piece is an exploration of the fun, modern and inherently ‘social’ atmosphere this generation was born into, even utilising popular dance trends seen in today’s newest forms of social media. A Lifetime of Facebook features music from the year 2004 with a remixed, modern twist, acknowledging the forever evolving sphere of the internet and Facebook, while throwing it back to some older hits. Music: Lose Your Breath (Yung Death Ray Remix) by Destiny’s Child, Get Up (SBU Beats Edit) by Ciara, Take it to the Floor by B2K Dancers: Amelie Bishop Alisabeth Kester Maggie Wang Jenny Do Shenyce Lee Chelsey Ward Jordana Genovese Eden Powell Anika Vrzovski Gracie Giffard Ella Sauzier Breannah Hughes Bonnie Wang
Creative Team Artistic Director Amy Fittock Costume Design and Construction
Krystal Meek
Assistant Artistic Director Caitlin McNulty Choreographers Claudia Aves Rachael Bott Amy Fittock Georgia Fullarton Morgan Goodey Tayla Hunt Ella Mahoney Nadia Martich Linh Swindells Emily Williams Rehearsal Assistants
Samanda Sankowsky
Brooke van Aalen Technical Design Matthew Brown Communications Co-ordinator
Kaylee Meerton
Digital Marketing Co-ordinator
Maddie Adams
Events and Facilities Co-ordinator
Jess Ford
Photography Josie Nolan Hair and Make-Up Team
Helen Avery
Perth College students Stage Manager Alannah Duguid Perth College Crew Caitlin Allcock Eliza Ray Perth College Dance Captains
Emily Bilton
Chelsey Ward Acting Head of Performing Arts
Acknowledgements Kerin Byrne Jonathan Dutton Fran Farrington Dee Jones
Jane Artelaris
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