Bodytorque: New World Record
Buy tickets to Bodytorque
Our Bodytorque program returns with brand-new works from six of Australia's most exciting up and coming choreographers.
Showcasing the choreographic talents of dancers from The Australian Ballet, Principal Artist Jill Ogai alongside Serena Graham, Adam Elmes and Benjamin Garrett will premiere new works. Telstra Emerging Choreographer winners Erin O’Rourke (2022) and Yuiko Masukawa (2023) will also present pieces in this exceptional lineup of dance makers.
Mentored by The Australian Ballet Resident Choreographer, Stephanie Lake, Bodytorque: New World Record is a new frontier of dance not to be missed.
What is Bodytorque?
Bodytorque is the creative environment that has fostered the development of some of The Australian Ballet’s most exciting creators, including Alice Topp and Tim Harbour, both of whom have gone on to become resident choreographers for The Australian Ballet and created works for companies around the world.
Bodytorque has been enabled by the Geraldine Lawton Bequest.
Post-Show Q&A Friday 1 November
Stay on after the performance to hear a panel discussion with the Bodytorque choreographers, hosted by Artistic Director David Hallberg.
“ Bodytorque is about emerging choreographic ideas for a new generation of creators. ”David Hallberg
Synopsis and cast sheets
Select the location to view synopsis and cast sheets
Production credits
Bodytorque: New World Record
I'm so glad you made me
Choreography Benjamin Garrett
Music Alison Cole, Radiate
Champing at the bit
Choreography Adam Elmes
Music Ergo Phizmiz, Worldwide Waybill and Exterminate Lament
Scratched Up
Choreography Jill Ogai
Music Peter Wilson
Costumes Grace Carroll
Pangea Pax
Choreography Serena Graham
Music Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, 1st Movement (Allegro con brio)
Performed by The Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Courtesy of Warner Music Australia.
TUG
Choreography Erin O’Rourke
Music RROSE, Disappeared (excerpt) and Spines
Standing on a Rising Wave
Choreography Yuiko Masukawa
Music Alisdair Macindoe
Bodytorque has been enabled by the Geraldine Lawton Bequest.