FIGHTS & FLIGHTS - STEPS turns 25!
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FIGHTS & FLIGHTS - STEPS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS in 2014!
Celebrating 25 years in 2014, STEPS will present FIGHTS & FLIGHTS at the Heath Ledger Theatre during May – a stunning fusion of dance, theatre and Kung Fu. To mark the milestone, STEPS brings back to Perth five notable alumni who will feature in the work, including Belgian-based James O’Hara and UK-based Sofie Burgoyne.
FIGHTS & FLIGHTS will be a celebration of life - the
incredible battles and immense achievements that make it rich and
satisfying. It acknowledges the notion
that difficult fights may lead to beautiful flights. FIGHTS & FLIGHTS weaves together stories of the deepest darkness and the brightest
light and will see 65 performers, aged 7-30, bring to life a beautiful,
terrifying and thrilling roller coaster ride of flights and fights, their
intimate truths and epic universalities.
FIGHTS & FLIGHTS will be created by a team of choreographers and designers - set, lighting, sound and costume - under the direction of STEPS Artistic Director, Alice Lee Holland – collaborating with the comp
any of young dancers.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Choreographers: Alice Lee Holland, Isabella Stone, Matt Cornell, Tyrone Robinson, Jessica Lewis, with Kung Fu specialist Sifu Daniel King, and dramaturgy by Shona Erskine.
Guest Dancers: Sofie Burgoyne, James Pham, Natalie Allen, James O’Hara and Tyrone Robinson.
Designers: Trent Suidgeest (Lighting/Set), James Luscombe (Sound) and Holly Boyton (Costume).
Over the past 25 years STEPS has inspired, engaged and empowered thousands of young West Australians through a professional experience of dance performance as well as contributing to the creative process, encouraging independent thought, imagination and collaboration. The Company's approach enables young people to transform their lives, encouraging them to move beyond their comfort zones, producing both aspiring professional artists as well as mindful, creative souls.
FIGHTS & FLIGHTS will be the ultimate culmination of this important 25-year history and will commemorate a major milestone, demonstrating West Australian dance theatre excellence.
Celebrating 25 years in 2014, STEPS will present FIGHTS & FLIGHTS at the Heath Ledger Theatre during May – a stunning fusion of dance, theatre and Kung Fu. To mark the milestone, STEPS brings back to Perth five notable alumni who will feature in the work, including Belgian-based James O’Hara and UK-based Sofie Burgoyne.
FIGHTS & FLIGHTS will be a celebration of life - the
incredible battles and immense achievements that make it rich and
satisfying. It acknowledges the notion
that difficult fights may lead to beautiful flights. FIGHTS & FLIGHTS weaves together stories of the deepest darkness and the brightest
light and will see 65 performers, aged 7-30, bring to life a beautiful,
terrifying and thrilling roller coaster ride of flights and fights, their
intimate truths and epic universalities.FIGHTS & FLIGHTS will be created by a team of choreographers and designers - set, lighting, sound and costume - under the direction of STEPS Artistic Director, Alice Lee Holland – collaborating with the comp
any of young dancers.FEATURED ARTISTS
Choreographers: Alice Lee Holland, Isabella Stone, Matt Cornell, Tyrone Robinson, Jessica Lewis, with Kung Fu specialist Sifu Daniel King, and dramaturgy by Shona Erskine.
Guest Dancers: Sofie Burgoyne, James Pham, Natalie Allen, James O’Hara and Tyrone Robinson.
Designers: Trent Suidgeest (Lighting/Set), James Luscombe (Sound) and Holly Boyton (Costume).
Over the past 25 years STEPS has inspired, engaged and empowered thousands of young West Australians through a professional experience of dance performance as well as contributing to the creative process, encouraging independent thought, imagination and collaboration. The Company's approach enables young people to transform their lives, encouraging them to move beyond their comfort zones, producing both aspiring professional artists as well as mindful, creative souls.
FIGHTS & FLIGHTS will be the ultimate culmination of this important 25-year history and will commemorate a major milestone, demonstrating West Australian dance theatre excellence.
How The Funds Will Be Used
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
FIGHTS & FLIGHTS is STEPS' largest and most ambitious production to date. A record number of 65 dancers will perform the work - the youngest age 7! The massive cast also features five professional dancers - past company members now working around the world - who return to STEPS to be part of the celebration. To support the massive collaborative cast, FIGHTS & FLIGHTS has a creative team of 10, including choreographers, designers and even a Kung Fu specialist.
A very ambitious project comes with a rather ambitious budget! We are seeking $5000 to balance our expenses for this epic production... can you help?
FIGHTS & FLIGHTS is STEPS' largest and most ambitious production to date. A record number of 65 dancers will perform the work - the youngest age 7! The massive cast also features five professional dancers - past company members now working around the world - who return to STEPS to be part of the celebration. To support the massive collaborative cast, FIGHTS & FLIGHTS has a creative team of 10, including choreographers, designers and even a Kung Fu specialist.
A very ambitious project comes with a rather ambitious budget! We are seeking $5000 to balance our expenses for this epic production... can you help?
The Challenges
No current risks or concerns.
THE NON REWARD If you choose this "non reward" you will be able to claim your support as a tax deduction, as STEPS is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission.
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Est. delivery is May 14
THE THIRSTY DANCER REWARD Your very own, bright yellow STEPS water bottle - no chance of losing this one in the studio! Pick up only.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is May 14
THE PIN UP REWARD A FIGHTS & FLIGHTS poster, signed by Otto Pye (featured) and the professional dancers.
2 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is May 14
THE FITS LIKE A GLOVE REWARD Your very own STEPS 25th anniversary t-shirt.
4 chosen / 6 available
Est. delivery is May 14
THE BEHIND THE SCENES REWARD For those who love to see the process in action! This reward offers you: - an advance peek at the work in progress showing at the King Street Arts Centre Studio, on Sunday 27 April at 3:30pm ; - two tickets to the performance of FIGHTS & FLIGHTS, on Saturday 10 May at 2:00pm at Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre of Western Australia; - and the very rare opportunity to watch the dancers warm up and prepare for this performance on stage, before the show.
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Est. delivery is May 14
THE FIGHTS & FLIGHTS UNPACKED REWARD This is the full experience: you receive two tickets to see the show AND unpack some of the choreography and creative processes for yourself, at a special workshop at the King Street Arts Centre in Perth, with members of the FIGHTS & FLIGHTS creative team. Junior workshop (ages 8-13) Sunday 25 May 9:00am-10:30am Senior workshop (ages 14-18) Sunday 25 May 11:00am-1:00pm Professional development for teachers Saturday 24 May 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Est. delivery is May 14
THE WARM FUZZY REWARD Your very own limited edition STEPS 25th anniversary hoodie to keep you warm and fuzzy, delivered anywhere in the world!
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Est. delivery is Jun 14
THE RED CARPET REWARD This reward gives you four tickets to FIGHTS & FLIGHTS on Saturday 10 May at 7:30pm, at Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of Western Australia as well as an invitation for your and your guests to join us at the VIP reception to be held in the theatre foyer following the performance. Your significant support for STEPS will be acknowledged during the evening (unless, of course, you wish to remain anonymous).
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Est. delivery is May 14