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Chorus 2022
Chorus 2022
Moorditj Koort. Moorditj Kaartadjin. Moorditj Wirrin.
Strong Heart. Strong Mind. Strong Spirit.
A work of epic proportion, Chorus 2022 is an intercultural community dance project for women and non-binary people from communities across Perth to join together to celebrate the strength of women.
Chorus 2022 is set to take place at the Koorliny Arts Centre in Kwinana and is the second incarnation of Annette Carmichael’s powerful women’s work. Chorus was first performed in 2020 by more than 150 women from across regions at Silverstream Wines in Denmark, in front of a crowd of more than 1000 people. Click here for more about Chorus 2020.
The project, open to all women and non-binary people aged 14 years and older, regardless of background and experience, speaks for equality and safety for our sisters, daughters, friends and mothers. First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to take part.
The project will feature original music, set and costume design by Western Australian creatives and will be led by a team of experienced dance artists and choreographers.
What’s involved?
Women of all ages are encouraged to sign up to find out more about this special project. The choreography will be created to suit your culture, body and ability. No dance experience is necessary!
DENMARK AUDITION
We are seeking 20 – 30 women to undertake intense training to perform as The Fallen. Originally known as the Core Group, this group of women play a key role in the performance. You need to have some experience with dance or have performed in one of Annette’s past projects. Find out more by attending the audition on Sunday 5 November 2021, 3pm – 5pm at the Denmark Scout Hall.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN Chorus 2022 at the following metro locations
NO AUDITION REQUIRED FOR THESE GROUPS
King Street Arts Centre, Perth
Commences Monday 7 February 2022
Kwinana
Commences Monday 21 February 2022
Gosnells
Commences Monday 8 March 2022
Canning
Commences Monday 21 March 2022
Northern Suburbs – location TBC
Commences Monday 4 April 2022
Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable, stretchy clothes
Full schedules and registration
Behind the scenes of Chorus 2020
Important Contacts
For more information contact Paola from Community Arts Network at paola@can.org.au or (08) 9226 2422 or contact the Annette Carmichael Projects team at hello@annettecarmichael.com.au
Project Timeline
February to April 2022 – Dance workshops
Participants and choreographers develop the dance together. Workshops scheduled at times which suit participants
April to May 2022 – Group rehearsals
Times scheduled to suit participants
April & May 2022 – Full cast rehearsals
Sunday 24 April, Sunday 1 May and Sunday 8 May afternoon rehearsals
Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May evening rehearsals
Friday 13 May 2022 – Opening night performance
Saturday 14 May 2022 – Final performance
Project Sponsors
Chorus 2022 is made possible by Community Arts Network*, City of Kwinana, Koorliny Arts Centre, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, LotteryWest and the Australian Government Australia Council for the Arts. *Community Arts Network is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its principal arts funding and advisory body
Praise for Chorus 2020
“Watching Chorus was a magical and moving experience. The scale of Carmichael’s achievement, both on and off stage, is immense.” See Saw Magazine
“Carmichael is taking the contemporary dance world by storm and there’s no stopping her.” Great Southern Weekender
“I feel really blessed to do this on behalf of those women who haven’t got a voice.” Chorus 2020 Participant
