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PIECES

PIECES is an evolution of Lucy Guerin Inc’s annual performance program Pieces for Small Spaces.

The 2019 season included three new works by Melbourne-based artists Sarah Aiken, Siobhan McKenna and Geoffrey Watson SC. It was presented by Lucy Guerin Inc and The SUBSTATION, with a six-show season of performances in December 2019.

PIECES offers three choreographers the opportunity to make works of 20-30 minutes for premiere at The SUBSTATION. This refreshed format seeks to enable a deeper choreographic exploration and the space to develop a larger idea.

The selected artists research and develop their work at WXYZ Studios, where studio space is offered in-kind. A strong focus of LGI’s support is directed towards interrogating the process of conceiving, making and rehearsing to develop bold, new ideas that challenge existing notions of dance as well as refine the artists’ own choreographic practices.

Artists are creatively supported by LGI and The SUBSTATION through discussions with Lucy Guerin, LGI’s Resident Director for 2019, Alisdair Macindoe, and the Director of The SUBSTATION, Brad Spolding.

Discover every Piece for Small Spaces program by scrolling to the dedicated section of our Works page.

Established in 2005, Pieces for Small Spaces has supported the work of emerging and independent choreographers annually. Learn more about the history and background of Pieces for Small Spaces here

With thanks to the support of PIECES from the Angior Family Foundation and City of Melbourne
Lead image: Pieces (for Pieces) (2019) by Sarah Aiken. Credit: Gregory Lorenzutti

Critter
Critter is an artist feedback program facilitated by LGI to provide a platform for artists to generate critical exchange.

An evolution of First Run which began in 2008, Critter provides artists with a tailored opportunity to share material with a critical outcome and initiate discussion relevant to their new work’s stage of development.

Artists are invited to think broadly to formulate the most appropriate and useful format of Critter for their project’s stage of development. This could include a sharing of material and discussion to generate critical feedback with peers, or inviting subject experts to offer further insight or context to their project.

Critter is an open, artist-centred and malleable space of possibility.

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Dance Dialogues
Talks, Forums and Special Events

LGI constantly seeks ways to play an active role in both local and global contemporary dance discourse. This desire extends beyond the Company’s performance and participatory programs and can include talks, forums and film showings.

Through these activities, we invite the dance community and wider public to discover, learn, debate and discuss themes and subjects important to contemporary dance.

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Image courtesy of artist [cropped]

Secondments
LGI regularly offers Secondment places during the creation of new works.

Typically lasting one to two weeks, these periods in the studio with the LGI company give an insight into the everyday activities of a professional dance company. They are also an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of Lucy Guerin’s choreographic process during the development of new work.

LGI Secondments are available to students, new graduates, and dancers in their first few years of professional practice.

Every effort is made to include the Secondee in practical tasks and discussions during rehearsals, as well as inviting them to join company class.

For more information please contact Tom (LGI’s Studio Producer) - tom@lucyguerininc.com

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Auditions

There are currently no audition opportunities with LGI.

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LGI seeks to support artists who are creating work that contributes to the development of dance-making and choreography in Australia.

In addition to LGI’s Residency, Class & Workshop programs, LGI has also supported the development and presentation of new work through commissions and other modes of support.

These have included:

– Merge (2015) by Melanie Lane

– P.O.V. (2013) by Lee Serle

– NOWNOWNOW (2010) by Luke George

– Bromance (2010) by Alisdair Macindoe