Michael Clark's Rock’n’roll Song has its Australian première

By Chantal Nguyen, 31 January 2018

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“invigorating and full of spirit; both playful and rigorously athletic”

Reviewed at Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney on 30 January 2018

To a simple, rock 'n' roll ... song (Michael Clark)

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Natalia Osipova and David Hallberg's combined star power transcend this mixed bag of contemporary and classical dance.

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Chantal Nguyen

Chantal has a background in ballet and contemporary dance, and was the first Australian to complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Higher Level Dance. She has completed violin studies, and plays regularly in Sydney ensembles. She also dabbles in folk songs and subversive musical parody.

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