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TANDEM.

Year

2022

Location

Brisbane, Australia

Creative director and choreographer - a QUT Dance 21 production (Panel selected) 

Stemming from the human condition and phenomenological experiences, Tandem explores the quote, “Not letting go of the past keeps your future on hold,” as a personification of shadows through scenarios of struggle, status and survival.

Tandems are bicycles for two riders, one behind the other. Similarly, shadows exist as attachment of individuals, following one’s every step. Exploring themes of regret, anxiety, darkness and social hierarchy, the performers navigate the boundaries of human’s disconnected minds typified by shadows through the manipulation of lighting. These shadows – an embodiment of apprehension – emerge into human existence; the dancers caught in a constant tension between personal trauma and the desire for re-birth.

Buddy Malbasias is currently situated on the Jagera and Turrbal peoples land. He acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this beautiful land on which he lives, creates and plays. He pays his deepest respects and gratitude to all First Nations peoples - in flesh and spirit. Always was, Always will be.

 

© 2023 by Buddy

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