“TWINSHIPS”
Deanne Butterworth, Michael Munson and Rose Connors Dance
19 Oct → 10 Nov 2012

In TWINSHIPS, Deanne Butterworth and Michael Munson present a re-treatment of a solo dance performance work dealing with the exploration of different worlds. Through the composition and re-arrangement of three integral theatrical elements of movement, sound and light, TWINSHIPS can exist in the space as both installation and live performance. An attempt to create two simultaneous worlds – the sonic and the physical – in order to challenge the way we observe and perceive people. A jewel-like reflective centerpiece that projects images of botanical and architectural landscapes is both set and metaphor. As Butterworth dances her solo, she manipulates the mirrored psyche of the Twinships’ worlds to expose notions of perception, truth and misrepresentation. This project was initially produced and presented by Dancehouse as a part of their Housemate Residency Program.

Choreographer/Performer/Video: Deanne Butterworth ?
Sound/Set/Projections: Michael Munson ? Lighting Design: Rose Connors Dance

Entry by donation
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Choreographer & performer Deanne Butterworth has worked in contemporary dance for eighteen years. Her work has taken her throughout Australia, Europe, North America and Asia. She has always had a fascination with both the simplicity and complexity of the moving body in space and how we choose to watch a performance. Deanne has enjoyed residencies at Dancehouse (HOUSEMATE), Bundanon (NSW) & PAF (France). Her work has been nominated for Green Room Awards and has been presented by Dance Massive, Lucy Guerin Inc, Dancehouse, Critical Path and Next Wave. Since 2006 she has concentrated on creating a body of mostly solo work. A long time performer in the work of Shelley Lasica, she has also worked with Phillip Adams Balletlab and other renowned choreographers such as Sandra Parker, Jo Lloyd & Brooke Stamp as well as performing in the work of prominent visual artists and creating collaborative works with other dance artists.
Michael Munson’s work embraces a wide variety of contemporary practices and modes of performances within contemporary music, whilst maintaining a commitment to the heritage of the avant-garde and a keen awareness of current trends in the vastness of the techno/acoustic ambient genres.
From a family of design professionals, Rose Connors Dance has grown up immersed in the language of design. Her work has included theatre making, installations & illustration. Rose has worked as assistant to Jen Hector on numerous projects including those with Sandra Parker’s, Black Arm Band’s Dirt Song, Federation Square’s The Light In Winter & Melbourne Theatre Company. Rose completed a Besen Family Artist program mentorship (Malthouse Theatre 2011) and received an Australia Council Artstart grant completeing a professional development tour in Germany, supported by the Ian Potter Cultural Trust. Rose completed the VCA production course in 2009.