Bringing some ‘Attitude’ to Ballarat

Movement in Minerva: Monique Powe, Tara O’Donnell, Abbey O’Donnell, Elyssa Mahr and Megan Breguet in Ours, coming to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, Minerva Space. Photo: MICHAEL RUTTER

GEELONG’S Attitude Dance Company will perform a production in Ballarat for the first-time next month.

On Saturday, 4 May, the independent theatre group’s Impact Ensemble will bring Ours: an intimate evening of contemporary dance and live theatre to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.

The show is directed by Xavier McGettigan, a 27-year-old choreographer originally from Ballarat, and explores ownership, belonging and community in eight dance works by Geelong and Melbourne’s best emerging talent.

“This is a very special show to me,” Mr McGettigan said. “Attitude Dance Company has always been about honest performances in dance, developed in a fun and inclusive environment.

“The structure and approach to this production, I hope, provides a new and intimate experience for audiences in addition to the high-quality dance we have become known for,” he said.

“We are very excited to be making our debut in Ballarat with this original work.”

The production features a small live band with Federation University Arts Academy vocalist, Emily Jacker-Lawrence. The audience will be seated in a round to intimately experience the intense, moving, personal and emotional stories performed.

Ours is ADC Impact Ensemble’s second major work. Tickets and a cast list are available at attitudedancecompany.com.au/tickets.