Midsumma

From the Latin nectere, to bind

1. connection; tie; link

2. connected series or group

3. core; centre; focus

Devised and curated by Gerard Veltre and Phunktional, Nex⋅us offers a unique opportunity for dancers to celebrate who they are and for audiences to share in a deeply personal exchange.

Connecting styles such as contemporary dance, physical theatre and hip hop with Flamenco, circus and puppetry, Nex⋅us features work by leading and emerging dancers.

Devised for this season, Phunktional presents acclaimed Flamenco dancer Tomas Arroquero in Pasodoble; and Circus Oz's Rockie Stone in Facet. These duets collapse boundaries between disciplines and explore the multifaceted relationships that spring from collaboration.

Tony Yap Company, Australia’s leading culturally diverse movement ensemble, presents Lumière; while Melbourne-born Indigenous artist Jacob Boehme presents an excerpt from his work-in-progress, Lu'arn, based on a traditional Boonwurrung story as told by Aunty Carolyn Briggs. From Queensland comes a short work by students of the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts. Guest performers include Carlee Mellow presenting an excerpt from Prologue, blending music, choreography and improvisation.

This project has been supported by the City of Port Phillip through the Cultural Development Fund.