Everyone's Talking About While Others Sleep

Our recent stunning performance season of Natalie Weir's While Others Sleep garnered high praise from punters, industry and media alike. Here's just a sample of the buzz about town:

"...While Others Sleep was a triumph of the stage, proved by the applause of the rapturous audience." Sunday Mail

"Artistic director Natalie Weir's collaboration with jazz combo, Misinterprotato delivers cabaret at its most sophisticated, elegant and witty.... beautifully and sculpturally lit...breathtakingly exciting..." Courier Mail

"Presented in three stunning vignettes, While Others Sleep is a playful dichotomy of sweet melancholy and pure sex...perhaps the best measure of whether a show is good or not is whether you want to rush out and tell your friends to see it. Friends, see this show!" Time Off

"While Others Sleep is a charming delight; you'll leave as if you've had a carnal rendezous with cigar smokers in a glittery hallway...Take your lover and wear heels!" Australian Stage

"The dancing is slick and negotiates intricate spaces cleverly... the work slips effortlessly from one fantasy-like scenario to another." The Australian

"They aren't just graceful, expressive and beautiful - although they do have these qualities in truckloads - they are also physical storytellers... every movement resonates and gives you glimpses of meaning." ourbrisbane.com

World Premiere: While Others Sleep
12 - 21 August 2010 - BOOK NOW!

Inspired by a collection of 'from-the-shadows' photographs of late night hotel room guests, While Others Sleep draws you into the private lives and hidden identities of perfect strangers. For the first time Expressions Dance Company (EDC), Judith Wright Centre and acclaimed jazz trio Misinterprotato join forces to present an intimate cabaret-style show of sensual physicality and revealing tales of eccentricity and hidden identities. Read more...

EDC nominated for 2010 Australian Dance Awards!

Expressions Dance Company has been short-listed alongside major dance companies Bangarra, The Australian Ballet and Sydney Dance Company for the 2010 Australian Dance Awards. The nomination is for the category of Outstanding Performance by a Company for Natalie Weir's The House Project. This is wonderful recognition of the work that now forms the basis for the upcoming season, Where the Heart Is at QPAC Playhouse. The 13th year of this gala industry event will take place at The Arts Centre, State Theatre, Melbourne on Sunday 20 June at 7pm....Read More

Natalie Weir's signature work only weeks away

Natalie Weir’s signature season Where the Heart Is marks our return to the QPAC stage. You may have seen The House Project (2009) which provided the heart for this new full-length work about a man returning to his childhood home. Set against the remnants of an old Queenslander, this performance is deeply imbued with a sense of place we all share. See a breathtaking preview video on our website. ...Read More

Dance Australia's 'Critics Survey 09' spots EDC Dancers

Expressions Dance Company's extremely talented dancers featured prominently in Dance Australia magazine's Critics Survey 09 (Issue 166, Feb -Mar 2010). Anthony Trojman was nominated by Shaaron Boughen (Brisbane) The Australian, as the Dancer to Watch in 2010. The same critic nominated Elise May for Most Outstanding Dancer, with the comment 'continues to develop artistically both as a performer and choreographer.' The second page of the review also included a gorgeous photo of Elise in action. Richard Causer was selected by Denise Richardson (Brisbane) Dance Australia, as Most Outstanding Dancer for his performance in Natalie Weir's The House Project. Congratulations to an incredible team!



In-studio and off-stage - audiences and reveiwers loved EDC's Launch Pad!

Expressions Dance Company’s exclusive in-house studio season Launch Pad – Double Act 2010 brought Birsbane audiences fresh, raw dance by four fearless choreographers. Performed by the company’s professional dancers right inside the dance studio, audiences and critics loved this off-stage and off-limits experience. Australian Stage's Caitlin Gahan said 'As an audience member used to seeing only polished performances on a distant stage ... this was an amazing, almost overwhelmingly intimate experience, one that gave me a whole new appreciation for the work of the dancers.' .... read more.





Timothy Brown to choreograph for The Australian Ballet's Bodytorque

EDC congratulates Company dancer Timothy Brown who will be choreographing a new work as part of The Australian Ballet's 2010 Bodytorque season. In 2010, Bodytorque partners the steps with the seamstress, pairing five emerging choreographers with emerging designers. Bodytorque.à la mode  will play at the Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay from 27- 30 May 2010.