Darwin and Casuarina

Throughout the year of 2014

Tracks Dance Animateur Program led by Jess Devereux, explored new ways to place performance into public spaces, making them come alive to performers and audiences alike. The build-up in Darwin and the search for COOL places takes on a significance bordering on survival tactics!

Departure Lounge
Stage Door (Studio Theatre), Darwin Entertainment Centre

“A pop-up party for fabulous people full of glitz and glamour, giving Darwin’s social butterflies a night with plenty of killer beats and a bit of the unknown. It’s an interactive dance party that is all about showing the best local acts as well as bringing great national acts, co-host Miss Ellaneous said. DJ Kitty Glitter is flying in, who has played for Lady Gaga – and she will be fantastic. DJ Kitty Glitter is Australia’s most renowned drag DJ, having just finished an international tour. Among the dancing will be a performance from Tracks Dance Company and a bodybuilding display.”

Excerpt from NT News article by Katina Vangopoulos

Music: Kiesza – Hideaway

Sat 4 October 2014
First Class Pre Party 8 pm
Launch Party 10 pm
Darwin Entertainment Centre
93 Mitchell Street Darwin NT 0800

Creative Personnel

Choreographer-  Jess Devereux “Hideaway!” Flight Attendant performance act
Performers - Ruttiya McElroy, Ricky Borg, Kelly Beneforti, Kristy Rickert, Jess Devereux

Double Tree by Hilton, 116 Esplanade, Darwin

Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association Conference. A performance of six routines from the Panther archives! Hosted by David McMicken

Routines - Let’s Get Physical, Ballin’ The Jack, Enya (Only Time), Cabaret, Aeroplane Jelly, Fever

“We would like to extend a huge thank you to your dancers and yourself for attending the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association 24th Annual Conference on 17 October 2014.  The performance was outstanding and the dancers were inspirational for what can be achieved as one matures in age. All who attended went away expressing the good fortune to have been able to be a part of the performance. Again thank you for your time and we wish the Grey Panthers and yourself all the best for the future and we hope you continue to grow and entertain people within the community. Warm regards VICTORIA ROBINSON On behalf of THE ARNA CONFERENCE COMMITTEE"

Participants

Judith Allen, Darryl Butler, Ellen Hankin, Jan Hastings, MaryAnn Hinton, Val Hristova, Lillian Mann,  Judy Markwell, Judy McKerr, Dianne Mount,  Judi Samuels, Jenni Sanderson, Pam Smith,  Janine Sutter,  Punny Vegter, Maria Vlastuin and David McMicken

Birch Carrol and Coyle Cinema 1, Casuarina Shopping Centre

Tracks Pop Up mob performed a contemporary dance and hip hop showcase as part of the opening entertainment at ‘Chicks At The Flicks.’  They performed in the cinema in front of the screen, with the music playing through the cinema surround sound. Wed 29th Oct 7 pm

Music: ‘Sword and Shield’ by Active Child, ‘Disparate Youth’ by Santigold and ‘Hip Hop Hooray’ by Naughty by Nature

Creative Personnel

Choreographer - Jess Devereux, in collaboration with the dancers
Guest Choreographer - Jacinda Richards (Hip Hop Hooray routine)

Participants

Spillett, Will Nery, Leanne Eltagonde, Shaan Myall, Venaska Cheliah, Ruttiya McElroy, Kathryn Pickworth

Birch Carrol and Coyle Cinema Foyer, Darwin

A 3D movie themed flash mob! Tracks Pop Up mob and Improv mob performed a contemporary / hip hop showcase, and an improvised movement score, wearing 3D glasses and white bling costumes. They performed in the cinema foyer as part of opening night for Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Thursday 20th Nov 8 pm

Music: Improv mob-  ‘Johnny Belinda’ by Active Child, Pop Up mob-  ‘Sword and Shield’ by Active Child, ‘Disparate Youth’ by Santigold and ‘Hip Hop Hooray’ by Naughty by Nature

Participants: Simon Cash, Stephanie Spillet, Will Nery, Leanne Eltagonde, Venaska Cheliah, Ruttiya McElroy, Jon Clarke, Darryl Butler, Chandrika Munasinghe, Bryn Wackett.

Birch Carrol and Coyle Cinema Foyer, Casuarina Shopping Centre

A hip-hop showcase, 20-minute show! Looped twice! Sat 29th Nov 12noon
Featuring Tracks Pop Up mob, KYD Re-Volution and DCity Rockers

Music

Pop Up mob: ‘Sword and Shield’ by Active Child, ‘Disparate Youth’ by Santigold and ‘Hip Hop Hooray’ by Naughty by Nature
KYD Re-Volution: ‘Heart Ain't A Brain’ by Chris Brown, ‘Beg for it’ by Chris Brown. ‘My Love’ by ‘Justin Timberlake’ and ‘X’ by Chris Brown
DCity Rockers: unknown

Creative Personnel

Pop Up Mob Choreographer- Jess Devereux, in collaboration with the dancers
Guest Choreographer - Jacinda Richards
KYD Re-Volution Choreographers - Stephanie Spillet, Will Nery, Jessica Cheng-Tam and Faith Soares
DCity Rockers Choreographer - Aaron Lim, Arthur Casinillo Lariosa, John Rigas

Participants

Spillett, Will Nery, Leanne Eltagonde, Ruttiya McElroy, Aaron Lim, Arthur Casinillo Lariosa, John Rigas, Jessica Cheng-Tam, Faith Soares, Will Nery, Allen Alvaran

Darwin Community Arts, Chambers Crescent Theatre, Malak NT

Production: KYD Re:volution Presents 'IT'S OUR TURN!'
Tracks Pop Up mob, guest performance.
“Come watch local artists as they tell and show their stories. It's our turn to show what we've got and who we are! It’s our turn to be seen and to be heard! Rappers, singers, musicians and dancers!” December 5

Creative Personnel

Director – Spillett
Pop Up mob Choreographer - Jess Devereux, in collaboration with the dancers
Guest Choreographer - Jacinda Richards (Hip Hop Hooray)

Participants

Pop Up mob: Spillett, Will Nery, Leanne Eltagonde, Ruttiya McElroy

Sponsors

Darwin City Council

Funding Bodies

Tracks Inc is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body; and is proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government.

Tracks 2014

Co-Artistic Directors: David McMicken and Tim Newth
General Manager: Susan Congreve
Production Manager: Kelly Blumberg
Dance Animateur: Jess Devereux
Administrator: Clancy Breasley / Gail Evans
Bookkeeper: Heather Van Anholt
Geek in Residence: Jeffrey Withaya Campbell

Committee Members: Michael Grant (Chairperson), Glenn Bernardin, (Treasurer) David Taylor, Ken Conway, Stephanie Cvirn, Kate Hudspith, Mary Durack. David McMicken, Tim Newth, and Susan Congreve (Ex-Officio Members)

Public Fund Trustees: Rev. Steve Orme, Dr Anita Toth, Ippei Okazaki

Patron: Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AC, Administrator of the Northern Territory