Following the success of its knock out 2009 season, Fast+Fresh Dance is returning in November to thrill audiences and showcase short dance works choreographed and performed by Sydney’s finest young talent.
Western Sydney Dance Action (WSDA) invites young choreographers and dancers to participate in Fast+Fresh Dance to be held across two venues- Riverside Theatres Parramatta and Casula Powerhouse this November! The season will present over forty dance works choreographed and performed by emerging young artists.
Fast+Fresh Dance artistic director Olivia Ansell said the festival not only provides an opportunity for aspiring choreographers and dancers aged 21 and under to display their talents, but also inspires young performers to strive for their own artistic excellence. It also encourages active youth participation in all genres of dance.
A recent edition to the Short+Sweet family of festivals, Fast+Fresh Dance presents short, new and innovative dance works, up to five minutes in length, by the dance industry’s upcoming talent. Each performance will go through one of four rounds of heats, which will be judged nightly by a panel of industry professionals. The heat winners will present their works as part of the Gala Final on Saturday, November 20 2010.
In keeping with the Short + Sweet tradition, all participants in Fast+Fresh Dance are eligible for sponsored awards such as Best Male Dancer, Best Female Dancer, Most Outstanding Choreography, Best New Talent and the Audience Choice Award.
Many of 2009’s participants have continued to find success since taking part in Fast+Fresh Dance. Aimee Regan, winner of Best New Talent for 2009 has gone on to perform with youMove, Sydney’s only youth contemporary dance company, and Dance Compass led by Ausdance. Most Outstanding Choreography recipient Amber McCartney has progressed to further tertiary training at VCA, while Ivey Wawn, last year's Most Outstanding Female Dancer was inspired to travel overseas in pursuit of further opportunity as a result of industry feedback from the festival.
WSDA is now seeking submissions from artists to participate in this year’s season. All genres of dance will be considered, as long as the choreography is innovative and original.
To enter, download a 2010 application form from the WSDA website. Entries close Monday, September 13, 2010.
Fast+Fresh Dance 2010 heats take place from November 15-19, followed by the Final on November 20. Visit the Fast+Fresh website for more information.