{"id":38,"date":"2013-02-09T06:40:35","date_gmt":"2013-02-09T06:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hipsync.com.au\/diannereid\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2025-01-30T02:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T02:15:02","slug":"choreography-teaching-direction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hipsync.com.au\/?page_id=38","title":{"rendered":"Choreography, Teaching and Direction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choreographic Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dianne has choreographed upwards of 35 live contemporary dance works, mostly for independent or community dance settings and tertiary dance programs.<\/p>\n

I often incorporate text in my choreographic process as a tool for generating material with the dancers.\u00a0 Some of this text becomes incorporated in performance (either spoken by the dancers or incorporated in the soundtrack), but the majority of it functions as a device for finding particular rhythms and qualities in the movement and to provide imagery and a shared history for the performers. Essentially, my process is about setting up relationships that allow risk, that reveal the individual, and then my artwork is about making the connections.Dianne Reid<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Finally, Dianne Reid and Luke Hickmott gave us Magnificent Sadness, physically more complex than the other pieces. Led by different body parts moving into and out of the floor, Hickmott covered the floor in a way in which the other pieces did not, engaging in a range of movement qualities. The pace of his execution, the density of muscular tone, the sense of tension, and breadth of focus varied, as well as the way in which space was covered added a depth to this short piece. Magnificent Sadness Review : Philipa Rothfield in RealTime 86<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

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August X (2021) <\/strong>One of five choreographers for this inaugural livestream event by Dance Hub SA<\/p>\n

I have this collection\u2026 (2013)<\/strong> 22 mins, 10 dancers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

Closer Terror No Sir Nearer (2010)<\/strong> 19 mins, 6 dancers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

A Broken Puzzle (2010)<\/strong> 20 mins, 11 dancers, Weave Movement Theatre<\/p>\n

Perfectly Imperfect (2010)<\/strong> Theatre piece, Fusion Theatre\/Wheel Women (Dir: Larry Boyd)<\/p>\n

Vargkaffe (Wolfcoffee) (2009)<\/strong> 45 mins. Choreography: Reid, Durning, Sk\u00e5nberg-Dahlstedt, Ricklundgarden, Saxnas, Sweden. (Funded by a travel grant of $3700 from Arts Victoria)<\/p>\n

Magnificent Sadness (2008)<\/strong> 10 mins, solo for Luke Hickmott, Girls on Boys Dancehouse<\/p>\n

Needing & Wanting Things (2007)<\/strong> 16 mins, 11 dancers, Victorian College of the Arts<\/p>\n

Place between two rivers (2007)<\/strong> 25 mins, 6 dancers, Room2Move Youth Dance Co, Geelong<\/p>\n

Unfixed (2006)<\/strong> 50 mins, 10 dancers, Darpana Academy, Ahmedabad & Mumbai, India
\n(Funded with a Performing Arts residency of $12,000 from Asialink)<\/p>\n

Caravan Ride (2005)<\/strong> 5 mins, 8 dancers, Splash Festival, Geelong<\/p>\n

Friends of Yoko (2003)<\/strong> 22 mins, 12 dancers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

Scenes from another life (2003)<\/strong> 22 mins, solo, Bodyworks Dancehouse<\/p>\n

Other (2002)<\/strong> 25 mins, 24 performers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

Enough Said (2001)<\/strong> 12 mins, 21 dancers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

Stay Standing (2001)<\/strong> 7 mins, solo for Katie Moore, Kings St Arts Centre, Perth<\/p>\n

27 Seconds (2000)<\/strong> 18 mins, 17 dancers, Legacy, WAAPA, Perth<\/p>\n

Calm (1999)<\/strong> 5 mins, solo, Great Escapes, Dancehouse<\/p>\n

Vision Quest (1999)<\/strong> 11 dancers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

Lerv (1998)<\/strong> 18 dancers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

The 12 stages of adventure (1998)<\/strong> mins, 6 dancers, Dancehouse<\/p>\n

Lay Bare (1997)<\/strong> 17 mins, solo, SomeBodies & Mixed Metaphor, Dancehouse<\/p>\n

Wrecked (1997)<\/strong> 60 mins, collaboration with Daryl Pellizzer & Kim Vincs, Deakin University<\/p>\n

Motion sickness (1997)<\/strong> 5 mins, solo, Great Escapes, Dancehouse<\/p>\n

Point of view (1996)<\/strong> duet with Jane Mortiss, Bodyworks, Dancehouse<\/p>\n

A Deep let Go (1996)<\/strong> 22 dancers, Deakin University<\/p>\n

Itch (1996)<\/strong> 6 mins, solo, Great Escapes, Dancehouse<\/p>\n

Blue Lake Festival (1994\/95)<\/strong> Opening and Closing ceremonies, Mt. Gambier<\/p>\n

Whitehorse Festival (1994)<\/strong> Outdoor Community Theatre Event, Box Hill<\/p>\n

Betrayal (1993)<\/strong> quartet & 16mm film, Danceworks at the Gasworks, Danceworks<\/p>\n

The Eyes Have It (1991)<\/strong> Off the Cuff, Danceworks, Extensions Studio<\/p>\n

Excuses (1990)<\/strong> Alive & Kicking, Danceworks, Extensions Studio<\/p>\n

Clubbing (1990)<\/strong> Freestyling, Danceworks, South Melbourne<\/p>\n

Hanging by a Threat (1989)<\/strong> Really Working, Outlet Dance, Adelaide<\/p>\n

Splice of Life (1989)<\/strong> Motor Drive, Outlet Dance, Adelaide<\/p>\n

Talkback (1988)<\/strong> 11 mins, New Works, Outlet Dance, Adelaide<\/p>\n

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Teaching & Direction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dianne is a well-respected and sought after teacher and mentor who was based in Melbourne for 26 years. She creates work and teaches across multiple disciplines (dance, media\/video, theatre) regularly lecturing at major tertiary dance programs, providing training for contemporary dance companies and collaborating with independent dancers.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy dance ‘style’ is a hybrid fusing contemporary dance, yoga, physical theatre and post-modern aesthetics. There is a deep underpinning in my movement vocabulary of my own musicality and love of rhythm\/syncopation (extensive background in tap-dance and music practice and theory) and my pioneer modern styles dance training (Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey via my University teachers) mixed with my interest in the everyday in movement (have had direct experience working with Judson\/Post-modern greats Steve Paxton, Deborah Hay, Lisa Nelson, Eva Karczag).\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

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Tutti Arts Dance group<\/strong>\u2014screendance workshops (2023)<\/p>\n

Step Up research project, Flinders University<\/strong>\u2014dance for stroke survivors (2022)<\/p>\n

Eastwood Dance group (Dancers Cooperative)<\/strong>\u2014contemporary dance classes (2020\u201324)<\/p>\n

OSCA\u2014Of Boys & Men\/The Men of Shadows Project<\/strong>\u2014warm-up classes, May 2019; rehearsal assistant May 2021.<\/p>\n

Resthaven Paradise<\/strong>\u2014movement classes for aged community (2019\/20)<\/p>\n

Panpapanpalya<\/strong>\u2014a week of \u2018taster\u2019 classes in contact improvisation, July 2018.<\/p>\n

Salamanca Moves <\/strong>and The Moves <\/strong>Dance Festivals, Hobart (2016 & 2018)\u2014screendance and improvisation; inclusive arts practice.<\/p>\n

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company<\/strong> Move-It Summer Intensive<\/strong>\u2014Dance & Camera, August 2014.<\/p>\n

Deakin University<\/strong> (1996\u20132004; 2008\u20132010; 2013-18)\u2014contemporary dance, dance video, physical theatre, choreography and production.<\/p>\n

Country Arts SA<\/strong>\u2014movement direction for Under My Feet<\/strong>, a short dance film in collaboration with Heather Frahn (music) & Jeni Lee (film) & local dancers\/musicians in the Port Elliot\/Goolwa region (2012). Premiere screening at Goolwa Signal Point Gallery, April 7th<\/sup> 2013.<\/p>\n

Ahmedabad schools<\/strong>: Apang Manav Mandal; Delhi Public; Anand Niketan; Riverside, <\/strong>September 2012.<\/p>\n

Australian Dance Theatre<\/strong>\u2014contemporary dance\/company class (2011 & 2012)<\/p>\n

Ausdance SA<\/strong>\u2014dance improvisation (2011 & 2012)<\/p>\n

Carclew Youth Arts<\/strong>\u2014video artist, Urban Culture Project Stages 1 & 2 (2012)<\/p>\n

Refugee\/Recently Arrived Arts Program<\/strong>, AMES<\/strong> and Big West Festival (2010)<\/p>\n

Weave Movement Theatre<\/strong>\u2014choreographer\/filmmaker (2010)<\/p>\n

Artists in Schools<\/strong> program, St Stephens School, Reservoir (2010)<\/p>\n

Box Hill Institute<\/strong>\u2014contemporary dance (2010)<\/p>\n

Darpana Academy<\/strong>, India (2009)\u2014contemporary dance<\/p>\n

Danscentrum V\u00e4st<\/strong>, Dans i V\u00e4sterbotten <\/strong>& Dansalliansen<\/strong>, Sweden\u2014contemporary dance & dance video, August 2012.<\/p>\n

Jason Coleman\u2019s Ministry of Dance<\/strong>\u2014contemporary dance (2009)<\/p>\n

Dancehouse<\/strong>\u2014Artistic Director (2004\u20132006) & contemporary dance technique (2002\u20132006)<\/p>\n

The Australian Youth Choir<\/strong>\u2014recruitment program (2007)<\/p>\n

The Women’s Circus<\/strong>\u2014acro-dance (2004 & 2007)<\/p>\n

Chunky Move<\/strong> (2002\u20132004)\u2014advanced contemporary technique.<\/p>\n

West Australian Academy of Performing Arts<\/strong> (2000)\u2014contemporary dance technique & repertory.<\/p>\n

Melbourne University Student Union<\/strong>\u2014\u201cStomp\u201d classes (1997)<\/p>\n

Victoria University of Technology<\/strong> (1994\u201395)\u2014contemporary dance technique.<\/p>\n

Victorian College of the Arts<\/strong>\u2014contemporary technique (1993), dance video, career planning (2008), external assessor (2004\u201309)<\/p>\n

South Australian College of Advanced Education<\/strong>\u2014contemporary dance technique & repertory.<\/p>\n

Danceworks<\/strong> (1990\u201396)\u2014contemporary dance technique.<\/p>\n

Dance Theatre of Ireland<\/strong>, Dublin (1992)\u2014contemporary dance technique.<\/p>\n

NIDA<\/strong> Open Program<\/strong>\u2014movement for actors (1989)<\/p>\n

Come Out 89 Festival (Carclew)<\/strong>\u2014dance performances & workshops, regional tour, Outlet Dance (1989)<\/p>\n

Thebarton High School<\/strong>\u2014choreographer for Rock and Roll Eisteddfod (1989)<\/p>\n

Adelaide Fringe<\/strong>\u2014dance workshops (1988)<\/p>\n

The Second Story Youth Health Centre<\/strong>\u2014dance sessions (1988)<\/p>\n

Ceduna Dance Group<\/strong>\u2014dance workshops in contemporary & tap (1987)<\/p>\n

Port Youth Theatre Workshop<\/strong>\u2014movement direction\/choreography (1987\u201389)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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