RESEARCH
“[Paul] offers the promise of further worthwhile and much needed cross-cultural explorations.”
In 1988 Annalouise received a scholarship to participate in cross-cultural workshops with Nigerian dance master, Peter Badejo OBE and Kathakali dance master, Karunakaran. This set her off on a life-long journey into the cross-pollination of flamenco and contemporary dance that has evolved into a unique practice. Exploring cultural content has fuelled all her works, and collaborations with artists from an eclectic mix of cultures delving into rigorous research and rich dialogue.
Practice-based research
What is the Character of rhythm? Exploring the identity of Flamenco and Indian rhythms with contemporary dance.
Composition or conversation? Improvisation tools used for Cueing and communicaiotn in traditional dance with live music.
Can cultural hybridity be created within a laboratory environment? Patterns and rhythms from Torres Strait Islands, Tonga, Kathak and flamenco with contemporary body percussion in exchange and debate.
DanceDNA. An original process for deconstructing cultural dance using somatic understanding to locate trigger points in the body. READ MORE
Technologies and Traditions - exploring Flamenco dance and responsive technology.
