GEELONG dancers have taken on the challenge of transforming the written word into dance in their latest stage work.
Blink Dance Theatre’s Written on the Body was inspired by the life of iconic writer Anais Nin, famous for her published journals, which acted as a precursor to the feminist movement.
Blink uses creative stagecraft and innovative video projection coupled with visceral physicality to explore the power of literature to change and shape lives.
Artistic director Lyndel Quick said the project fitted in with Blink’s desire to create works that were brave, enriching and entertaining.
“Anais Nin struck a chord with women in the ’40s and ’50s in her search of a definition of women by women,” Quick explained.
“Her writing was both poetic and symbolic, revealing her inner-life, unapologetically passionate and honest.”
Blink’s new work explores challenging questions around gender, female identity, social norms and the relationship between lived experiences and the physical body.
A group of local contemporary dancers established Blink in late 2012, with Quick at the helm to guide the aim of creating high-calibre, accessible dance theatre works presented locally and throughout regional Victoria.
Quick said Blink’s dance works were generated through a hybrid approach to the creative process, often including new media, text and physical theatre structures.
“Blink is committed to engaging new and diverse audiences, presenting in both traditional and site-specific spaces.
“Blink Dance Theatre creates exciting and visceral performances with an unwavering attention to artistic excellence and integrity of process.”
Blink will perform Written on the Body at Shenton Theatre, corner Ryrie and Garden Sts, East Geelong, for six performances from 19 September.
Bookings are available at trybooking.com/96496.
