Continuums.

Ross McCormack, a 2001 graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance, has built an illustrious career as a dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. He has performed with renowned companies such as the Royal New Zealand Ballet, Australian Dance Theatre, and Belgium’s radical les ballets C de la B, collaborating with luminaries like Garry Stewart and Alain Platel. A recipient of the Sir Robert Helpmann Award and the New Zealand Arts Laureate, McCormack has choreographed for companies across New Zealand, Australia, and internationally, including Footnote Dance, Dancenorth, and Okareka Dance Company.

In 2014, he founded Muscle Mouth, a multidisciplinary company known for innovative works like AGE, Triumphs and Other Alternatives, and System. His collaborations span global stages, from the Hong Kong Arts Festival to the Melbourne International Festival. McCormack’s work often explores the intersection of movement, theatre, and visual art, earning acclaim for its originality and visceral impact. In 2019, he premiered As It Stands, The Clearing, and Method, further cementing his reputation as a visionary in contemporary dance.

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This 3-part workshop explores the nature of storms as a metaphor for physical, collective, and psychological movement and transformation. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen and paper.

Part One: Participants will collectively describe storms—their energy, pathways, and evolution—and connect these qualities to the body and space. The focus is on translating storm-like qualities into individual and group movement, exploring endurance, structure, and collaboration.

Part Two: Movement Structure: Building on Part One, the workshop shifts to structuring these storm-inspired qualities into continuous, flowing movements (a "continuum"). Participants will explore how gradual shifts create new movement sequences and how groups can transform shape collectively while individuals make radical shifts.

Part Three: Psychological State: The final part internalizes storm qualities, moving from physical representation to psychological activation. Participants will discover how storm-like energy can stimulate an active, shifting mindset, using the metaphor of a storm to inspire dynamic expression and mental transformation.

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DISCOUNTS & PERKS

Early Bird (13 Mar—13 Apr):

Public: 25% savings on all standard-priced tickets

Concession: $30

From 14 April:

*Friends of T.H.E — Emanate: 20% savings 

*Friends of T.H.E — Embrace: 15% savings 

*Friends of T.H.E — Embark: 10% savings 

*Friends of T.H.E members must apply Promo Code at checkout

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NOTE — Concession tickets:
Random verification checks may be conducted for student cards at the venue

Students must be 25 years old or below with a valid student ID.

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T.H.E Dance Company's studio,
Goodman Arts Centre, #01-54