SYNOPSIS:
PIONEERS brings young queer and culturally diverse Western-Sydney artists together to explore dance, activism, and identity through the contemporary social, psychological, and physical relationships with public space. As the artists from PIONEERS claim their space and time, they will bring you a dance to reinvigorate and reinforce optimism, freedom and reclaim the beauty and urgency of young people’s survival in the 21st century. With love and dedication to dance–second to none–The Pioneers are Australia’s bravest dance crew.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Director: Eliam Royalness
Performers / Devisors: Eliam Royalness, Neda Taha, Rennard Velasco, Roseleen Maano and Jamaica Moana
Music: Jamaica Moana
Visual Artist / Costumes: Feras Shaheen
Mentor / Dramaturg: Nick Powers
Choreographic Support: Larissa McGowan
Lighting Designer: Elyse Drenth
Creative Producer: PYT Fairfield, Gabriela Green Olea
SEASON HISTORY:
15, 16 and 18 February, 2023 – Sydney WorldPride 2023, Crescent Plaza Fairfield (Preview Season)
7, 8 and 9 March, 2024 - City of Sydney Art & About, Customs House Forecourt Circular Quay (Premiere)
15 and 16 March, 2024 - Blacktown Arts Centre, The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre
