Category: Dance

RIO 40 : Fringe 2023 : 4K

An Aussie tourist, wide-eyed and somewhat gormless, arrives in Rio ready for adventure. Rio-born internationally renowned choreographer Talita Fontainha enthusiastically introduced her team of mainly South Australian performers and invited us all to join the party. With a backdrop of scenes of Rio, the high energy dance routines were accompanied by upbeat music and song. …

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Adelaide Fringe 2020 – Bharata Natyam & Beethoven – 5K

by Riccardo Barone “East is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet, Till earth and sky stand presently at God’s great judgement seat.” (R. Kipling). In their show Shakti and VasantaMala demonstrated exactly the opposite. Who ever thought two different traditions/cultures could meet in such a perfect and joyful marriage? From …

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Adelaide Fringe 2020 – VIVIR Flamenco Guitar & Dance – 5k

by Riccardo Barone Raul Mannola and Aylin Eleonora are an established acclaimed duo bringing the Art of Flamenco in everyone’s life; Aylin Eleonora choreograph and dances important flamenco repertoire majestically played by Raul Mannola. The show is spectacular, intense, unforgettable. The Garage International’s premises allow to create the perfect atmosphere for such a stunning programme, …

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OzAsia Festival – Beirut Electro Parade – 3.5K

by Riccardo Barone Focused on the Electronic Music scene, the producer Hadi Zeidan inspires the city of Adelaide with a rich selection of DJs and the most modern and contemporary soundscapes. The Nexus Arts Venue becomes ambassador of an unique space where different cultures meet each other; this is a real incentive to socialize, open …

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OzAsia – Silk Road Ensemble – Caravanserai – 3K

A multicultural music performance showcasing traditional song and dance founded across the intercontinental Silk Road trade routes. 3K

FEMME by ERIN FOWLER – Imagination Workshop – 4K

All Femme’s elements together make for a powerful message and commentary on identity. 4K

FRINGE 2019 – “VIVIR” Flamenco Guitar and Dance – 5K

by Riccardo Barone La vida y la muerte. Rooted in the South of Spain, the Art of Flamenco is an ancient tradition started by the Gypsies in the South of Spain contrasting the classical tradition already present in the North. Let’s not forget when Manuel de Falla asked for help from Joaquin Turina, in order to …

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MUSIC – DANCE – Patina – OzAsia – Space – 3.5K

Being in a contemplative mood will certainly elevate the effect of Patina and help summon up the appreciation of the conception and performance the work deserves. 3.5K

DANCE – Salt – OzAsia – Odeon – 3.5K

While entrancing, it probably requires a well-trained dance eye to fully appreciate the work as Salt is not as accessible as Cry Jailolo was three years ago. 3.5K