Dance Massive 3-15 March 2009

Huit à Huit

Russell Dumas

"...much of Dumas' work is performed in silence and is concerned with the articulation of questions rather than with narrative or with the development of answers to questions posed." - Australia Dancing

An artisinal's observation of dancecraft and  practice for the time being- this is not contemporary dance. Influential Australian dance master Russell Dumas has created a series of pas de deux that navigate the audience/performer relationship.

Huit à Huit is a immersive and provocative work comprising live performance, film and installation.

Huit à Huit  is presented over four days across the three Dancehouse spaces.

Russell Dumas is an influential figure in Australian dance having taught many of Australia's leading choreographers. He trained in a number of dance styles and has performed with some of the world's most reputable dance companies, including; London Festival Ballet, Ballet Rambert, Nederlands Dans Theater, Trisha Brown and Twyla Tharp. In 1976 he co-founded Dance Exchange which he continues to direct.

Presented by Dancehouse and Dance Exchange

Warning: Smoke effects