‘3’

Choreographed by Yuiko Masukawa, this performance is the evolution of the film work that won The Australian Ballet’s Telstra Emerging Choreographers Award. It is a celebration of the virtuosity of dance and the improvisational aesthetics of sport.

Three contemporary dancers - Geoffrey Watson, Louie Wisby and Benjamin Hurley - move through a balletic score in and around a live basketball game. Together with filmmaker Sam McGilp, they create a live screen dance work, presented to the audience in real-time. The work parallels dance and sport, acknowledging their shared expertise and artistry.

Choreography: Yuiko Masukawa with the dancers

Dancers: Geoffrey Watson, Louie Wisby, Benjamin Hurley and Cody Lavery

Basketball players: Chloe Beckett, Imanol Sierra Cano, Joseph Lewis, Riley Magee, Rosie Carr, Nasim Patel, and Lachie Corbett

Sound Design & Composition: Alisdair Macindoe and Robert Downie

Lighting Design: Alex Nguyen

Costume Design: Jack Hancock

Filmmaker/Video Operator: Sam McGilp

Outside Eye: Martin del Amo

Marketing Coordinator: Sam Akins

Producer: Insite Arts

Photography: Gregory Lorenzutti

Trailer video: Angus Kemp

This project was assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. Supported through a studio residency at WXYZ Studios, Lucy Guerin Inc. Development of 3 was proudly supported by The Australian Ballet. 3 was produced & supported by Insite Arts.