Identity. Tasdance.

Remembered of Us, choreographed by Frances Rings.

The Blur, choreographed by Anton.

Two fresh and inventive explorations of what makes us unique and gives us our own very particular Australian identity.

Tasdance presents the work of two very different artists: Frances Rings, a leading indigenous choreographer whose reputation was earned during her work with Bangarra; and Anton, from a European background whose trademark is his highly energised dance works

In her work Remembered of Us, Frances brings quite a personal approach and has woven a work that links us to our past and our ancestors. Her use of yarn and the imagery of the loom imply a woven web of influences that moulds her identity and those of the dancers whose personal histories form part of the fabric of the dance. This was realised by Odette Shadbolt's set design and costuming that reflects both Frances' and the dancer's identities.

Anton took a more global view of Australians. He has travelled extensively and feels that Australia is part of a fast moving, digitally connected international community. His work, The Blur explores screens, urban existence and space; it has a restless energy that then explodes into high octane physicality. Anton describes himself as a mixture of Australian, Greek and Ukrainian ethnicity and his work The Blur is his first for a professional company.