Photo by Shane Reid

2016 Major Production

Photo by Shane Reid

Photo by Shane Reid

In The Balance

We stumble, bounce and back flip on the awkward journeys we make to become who we are. We are in the balance and realise our dreams when we party on the dance floor with a no fear attitude.

From the Director:
“In The Balance is a celebration of youth and who these young dancers are. In the Balance highlights the joys and struggles of navigating relationships within a peer group. We all search for acceptance and interaction with others but the road can be bumpy and challenging. It can also lead to strong and respectful friendships and relationships. Through a series of vignettes, we look at how people behave and interact to each other in a social setting. We started with four simple words that can have extreme consequences: flirtation, rejection, inclusion and exclusion.” – Michelle Ryan

Presentations:

  • The Odeon, Adelaide, 2014
  • Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Dunstan Playhouse, 2016

Creative Team:
Director Michelle Ryan
Music The Audreys with Cameron Goodall and Enrico Morena
Lighting Design Geoff Cobham
Lighting Associate Chris Petridis
Set and Costume Gaelle Mellis
Photography Shane Reid

Reviews:
“It was a heart-warming and entertaining evening, lots of energy and sass, with a powerful finish. I loved the show, and it left me wanting to put more dance in my life!” — Karen Bailey, The Clothesline
“In the Balance is the first full work Restless Dance Theatre’s artistic director Michelle Ryan has written for the company since her appointment last year, and demonstrates just how deeply she has connected with this very special company… In the Balance is a generous work, giving to the audience and the performers alike, and suggests that with the right approach, the balance is always tilted towards the good side of life.” – 
The Advertiser

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