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This piece of communication was designed to go directly out to regional schools in disadvantaged areas in Victoria. Research indicated that a more direct and youthful style of communication was needed to capture the attention of 14 year olds who had not considered university as an option.
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This piece of communication was designed to go directly out to regional schools in disadvantaged areas in Victoria. Research indicated that a more direct and youthful style of communication was needed to capture the attention of 14 year olds who had not considered university as an option.
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Exhibition at Dianne Tanzer Gallery, Melbourne Woollen carpet installations. This body of research investigated decomposition and decline and reusing cast off material to recreate beauty. It commented on excess of ornamentation, waste and re-working history to create a new story.
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Exhibition at Dianne Tanzer Gallery, Melbourne Woollen carpet installations. This body of research investigated decomposition and decline and reusing cast off material to recreate beauty. It commented on excess of ornamentation, waste and re-working history to create a new story.
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Tom Hodgson was resident Choreographer in the production of 'Billy Elliot the Musical', Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Australia and Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, November 2007 - June 2009; LG Arts Centre, Seoul, Korea, August 2010 - March 2011; and Imperial Theatre, New York, USA, November 2009 - March 2010. 'Billy Elliot Australia' was the first attempt at a remount of the show since it's opening in the UK. Due to the show's specific geographic and cultural themes, it needed to be adjusted to suit an Australian audience. Research contribution: 18 months of research and preparation to format and cast the show prior to the start of rehearsals. Development of individual training regimes for the children and adult performers. Extensive workshops and rehearsals prior and during rehearsals to create new choreography and develop existing material. Creation of the first 'show Bible' documenting the staging and choreography of the entire show. This led to the creation of a new Australian show and the creation of a template for all further productions. The significance of the research is the creation of a first class, multi award winning Australian production. Its value is attested by the following indicators: critical and box office success in Australia; the creation of a template, both artistic and financial. for all further productions; the showcasing of Australian talent leading to high demand overseas for numerous performers from the show; and the use of the show bibles for mounting all further productions of the show. 'Billy Elliot Korea' was the first and to date only foreign language version of the show. The show is very geographic and culturally specific and had already been altered to suit differences in language and culture between the British, Australian and American versions. Research contribution: 18 months of research and preparation to format the show for a Korean audiance before rehearsals. Research into the Korean dance scene, its forms, training, history, culture and structure. Understanding the hierarchy and rehearsal practice of Korean performers. Researching of Korean Labor laws and the creation of working schedules to enable the extensive rehearsal timetable to be created. Preparation of new show Bibles for the Korean production. Developing efficient techniques for demonstrating and explaining choreography through an interpreter. This had led to preparation of templates for future foreign language versions of the show. The significance of the research is that it overcomes the cultural barriers and challenges faced when mounting a large-scale production in a foreign language for the first time. Research for 'Billy Elliot New York' is related to investigating and improving training schedules, fitness programs and rehearsal practice of the Broadway production. Research contribution: Investigating and understanding the existing methods, training hours, diet, rehabilitation, and Labor laws of the American production. Researching a safer, more efficient timetable and work load for the cast and in particular the children. Working with a nutritionist to design a diet meeting the nutritional needs of the lead boys playing Billy. The significance of this research is that it led to a more efficient, healthier cast and crew working on the Broadway production. The creation of a new timetable to facilitate adequate resting periods for the children. A new diet for the boys playing Billy to cover their high nutritional requirements.
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Tom Hodgson was resident Choreographer in the production of 'Billy Elliot the Musical', Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Australia and Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, November 2007 - June 2009; LG Arts Centre, Seoul, Korea, August 2010 - March 2011; and Imperial Theatre, New York, USA, November 2009 - March 2010. 'Billy Elliot Australia' was the first attempt at a remount of the show since it's opening in the UK. Due to the show's specific geographic and cultural themes, it needed to be adjusted to suit an Australian audience. Research contribution: 18 months of research and preparation to format and cast the show prior to the start of rehearsals. Development of individual training regimes for the children and adult performers. Extensive workshops and rehearsals prior and during rehearsals to create new choreography and develop existing material. Creation of the first 'show Bible' documenting the staging and choreography of the entire show. This led to the creation of a new Australian show and the creation of a template for all further productions. The significance of the research is the creation of a first class, multi award winning Australian production. Its value is attested by the following indicators: critical and box office success in Australia; the creation of a template, both artistic and financial. for all further productions; the showcasing of Australian talent leading to high demand overseas for numerous performers from the show; and the use of the show bibles for mounting all further productions of the show. 'Billy Elliot Korea' was the first and to date only foreign language version of the show. The show is very geographic and culturally specific and had already been altered to suit differences in language and culture between the British, Australian and American versions. Research contribution: 18 months of research and preparation to format the show for a Korean audiance before rehearsals. Research into the Korean dance scene, its forms, training, history, culture and structure. Understanding the hierarchy and rehearsal practice of Korean performers. Researching of Korean Labor laws and the creation of working schedules to enable the extensive rehearsal timetable to be created. Preparation of new show Bibles for the Korean production. Developing efficient techniques for demonstrating and explaining choreography through an interpreter. This had led to preparation of templates for future foreign language versions of the show. The significance of the research is that it overcomes the cultural barriers and challenges faced when mounting a large-scale production in a foreign language for the first time. Research for 'Billy Elliot New York' is related to investigating and improving training schedules, fitness programs and rehearsal practice of the Broadway production. Research contribution: Investigating and understanding the existing methods, training hours, diet, rehabilitation, and Labor laws of the American production. Researching a safer, more efficient timetable and work load for the cast and in particular the children. Working with a nutritionist to design a diet meeting the nutritional needs of the lead boys playing Billy. The significance of this research is that it led to a more efficient, healthier cast and crew working on the Broadway production. The creation of a new timetable to facilitate adequate resting periods for the children. A new diet for the boys playing Billy to cover their high nutritional requirements.
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David Wynen performed in 'Billy Elliot The Musical', Captial Theatre Sydney, Australia, November 2007 - November 2008. The research component of this work involved collaborating with the artisitc team in my role as a performer. The musical of Billy Elliot was reinterpreted for the Australia stage as a development phase before reaching New York. Three completely new dance arrangement were researched, workshopped and explored during the process. This work also involved a process of taking the film and expanding it into a live medium. A process involving much reflection and many reincarnations. My work as a performer underwent the ultimate of peer review including high profile reviews and my casting and selection by an international panel of selectors.
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David Wynen performed in 'Billy Elliot The Musical', Captial Theatre Sydney, Australia, November 2007 - November 2008. The research component of this work involved collaborating with the artisitc team in my role as a performer. The musical of Billy Elliot was reinterpreted for the Australia stage as a development phase before reaching New York. Three completely new dance arrangement were researched, workshopped and explored during the process. This work also involved a process of taking the film and expanding it into a live medium. A process involving much reflection and many reincarnations. My work as a performer underwent the ultimate of peer review including high profile reviews and my casting and selection by an international panel of selectors.
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Unique state linoprints on handmade plant fibre & cotton rag papers with enamelled insect pins. 30 sheets, each 14.0 x 20.0 cm, installation size 102.0 x 115.0 cm. Included in exhibition 'Recent Acquisitions 2009' at Potter Gallery, 2nd May - 28th June 2009.
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Textile based installation work part of exhibition- Crossing Boundaries: Understanding Cultures through the Arts InSEA Asian Regional Arts Congress Woosuk Hall, Seoul University Gallery, Seoul, South Korea This investigation involved reconceptualising an existing work as a small-scale installation within a larger group exhibition associated with the INSEA conference and congress. Proposals for individual works were sought and peer reviewed prior to acceptance. The work was repaired, retitled and an additional component included to enable the work to perform as an individual installation.
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Textile based installation work part of exhibition- Crossing Boundaries: Understanding Cultures through the Arts InSEA Asian Regional Arts Congress Woosuk Hall, Seoul University Gallery, Seoul, South Korea This investigation involved reconceptualising an existing work as a small-scale installation within a larger group exhibition associated with the INSEA conference and congress. Proposals for individual works were sought and peer reviewed prior to acceptance. The work was repaired, retitled and an additional component included to enable the work to perform as an individual installation.