Physical Explorations of Sustained Defiance
Physical Explorations of Sustained Defiance
A Dinner Party at the End of the World workshop
Facilitated by award-winning circus artists Bridie Hooper and Billie Wilson-Coffey, this physical workshop investigates how concepts of defiance, resistance, care and support can be expressed through the body. Together, we’ll explore ways in which we find strength as individuals and as collective beings. Using ground-based movements and introductory duo circus techniques, there will be focus on connection, resistance, and shared weight.
This workshop is part of the Dinner Party at the End of the World creative development program.
WHEN
Sat 4 Oct, 10am – 12pm
WHERE
111 Magellan Dance Studio, Lismore
TICKETS
FREE, bookings required.
Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Suitable for ages 18+.
This workshop is open to people with an existing physical practice (eg dance, circus, physical theatre, martial arts, etc). No circus experience necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to move.
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable clothes to move in
- Water bottle
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Bridie Hooper (she/her) is an award-winning artist championing circus in experimental performance. Her career spans over a decade of performing internationally and locally with renowned companies such as CIRCA. She has also created acclaimed independent works including INGRESS, For Whom The Bell Tolls and Be Subservient To My Ambition.
Billie Wilson-Coffey (she/her) grew up in Mullumbimby, where she discovered creativity through Spaghetti Circus. She studied at the National Institute of Circus Arts before joining Circa Contemporary Circus in 2011 adn touring internationally. Offstage, Billie captures tour life through photography and is now developing her own creative practice, exploring new directions in performance and art-making.
Banner image: photo from past performance event. Photographer Julian Orbach.