Rafael Bonachela's 6 Breaths performed by the Sydney Dance Company

By Antonia Salib, 05 December 2011

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Reviewed at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on 2 December 2011

6 Breaths (Rafael Bonachela)

LANDforms (Rafael Bonachela)

Sydney Dance Company

Sydney Dance Company: maintaining the momentum on tour

Ruth Ridgway, 30th April

Minimalist in design, Sydney Dance Company’s momenta showcases the transcendent athleticism of its dancers.

****1

Sydney Dance Company’s Somos: intimacy and the art of holding back

Katie Lawrence, 27th March

Both evocative and restrained, Sydney Dance Company's Somos returns to Sydney for its second season.

****1

Acosta Danza: dazzling dancing

Deborah Weiss, 15th February

Acosta Danza, always compelling, deliver a triple bill in the Linbury Theatre that shows off their plentiful attributes.

****1

Sydney Dance Company’s Twofold: a quirky bulldozer of authenticity

Katie Lawrence, 24th September

Sydney Dance Company premieres Melanie Lane’s Love Lock, alongside existing repertoire Impermanence by Rafael Bonachela. It’s a work of bold genius and a dazzling double bill that's not to be missed.

*****

Why isn't the music enough? “Silence and Rapture” from the ACO

Sandra Bowdler, 14th August

Iestyn Davies joins the Australian Chamber Orchestra for music by Bach and Pärt in a programme featuring distracting modern dance.

***11

Sydney Dance Company: gimmickry combined with athleticism

Amanda Jennings, 25th March

Sydney Dance Company provide wonderful athleticism with mixed results choreographically.

***11

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Antonia Salib

Antonia has danced since the age of three, studying Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop, among other styles. She has a keen interest in dance, and attends live performances whenever possible.