State Theatre Centre of WA Courtyard

After the success of Perth Moves in 2023, STRUT Dance is back with a free 10-day dance hub that celebrates movement, music, connection and community. Start your day with morning meditations led by a stellar line-up of musicians and movement practitioners.

We’ll siesta in the middle of the day to let Perth’s summer heat pass before welcoming you back to witness bite-sized performances by world-renowned choreographers and dancers.

Join Australia’s Deep Soulful Sweats – a guided astrological dance performed by anyone and everyone – and see Italy’s Michele Rizzo, whose work shares the experience of ecstatic dancing, often drawing inspiration from clubbing, to name a few.

Take to the dance floor yourself and participate in open contemporary dance classes, afro-fusion, late-night salsa or even an all-styles, all-ages dance battle and boogie under the stars until late with Perth’s leading DJs including Rok Riley and Peter McAvan. Drop by in the morning to stretch out before work or make a night of it and join us before or after your Festival show at the State Theatre Centre.

There’s sure to be something for everyone to move to.

Day 1

8 Feb 2024

Morning Meditation

08:00 - 08:30

Start the day with a moment of contemplation led by movement and sound artists.

Yoga

09:00 - 09:30

Stretch out your mind, body and soul and follow it with a deserving brunch nearby.

Opening Night

19:00 - 20:00

To celebrate the opening of the PERTH MOVES HUB, experience bite sized performances from international dance artists Nick Coutsier (Belgium), Ta’Alili (Aotearoa / NZ) and dance films from Dance House’s Dance Lens series. Dance films are screened throughout the two weeks – stay tuned for updates.

Day 2

9 Feb

Morning Meditation

08:00 - 08:30

Start the day with a moment of contemplation led by movement and sound artists.

Mature Moves

09:00 - 09:30

A creative, low-impact dance class for mature movers or those desiring a gentler dance.

Evening Social Dance

17:30 - 18:30

Have fun while learning new skills and exploring music, rhythm, and movement in this series of social dance classes including Salsa, Afro Fusion, and street dance styles. No partners necessary and no previous dance experience required.

All Styles and All Ages Dance Battle

21:30 - 22:30

Experience the excitement of dancers sharing their moves or sign up to strut your stuff for the crowd. The All Styles and All Ages Dance Battle features a superstar line-up of local and international guests and judges.

DJ

22:30 - 00:00

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Day 3

10 Feb

Yoga

09:00 - 10:15

Stretch out your mind, body and soul and follow it with a deserving brunch nearby.

Contemporary Dance

10:30 - 11:30

A class that expands physical ability and encourages freedom of movement. If you like it, sign up to STRUT’s weekly classes: https://strutdance.org.au/classes/dance-enthusiasts/

Evening Social Dance

17:00 - 19:00

Have fun while learning new skills and exploring music, rhythm, and movement in this series of social dance classes including Salsa, Afro Fusion, and street dance styles. No partners necessary and no previous dance experience required.

DJ

22:00 - 00:00

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Day 4

11 Feb

Jungle Book reimagined

15:00 - 15:45

Join us for a workshop led by Akram Khan Company dancers that invites families of all ages to embrace their wild side and explore the characters of Jungle Book reimagined, creating our own animal kingdom!

DJ - Mutiara

19:30 - 2100

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Day 5

12 Feb

Morning Meditation

08:00 - 08:30

Start the day with a moment of contemplation led by movement and sound artists.

Mature Moves

09:00 - 10:30

A creative, low-impact dance class for mature movers or those desiring a gentler dance.

Contemporary Dance

17:00 - 18:15

A class that expands physical ability and encourages freedom of movement. If you like it, sign up to STRUT’s weekly classes: https://strutdance.org.au/classes/dance-enthusiasts/

Evening Social Dance

21:30 - 22:30

Have fun while learning new skills and exploring music, rhythm, and movement in this series of social dance classes including Salsa, Afro Fusion, and street dance styles. No partners necessary and no previous dance experience required.

DJ

22:30 - 23:30

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Day 6

13 Feb

Morning Meditation

08:00 - 08:30

Start the day with a moment of contemplation led by movement and sound artists.

Mature Moves

09:00 - 10:30

A creative, low-impact dance class for mature movers or those desiring a gentler dance.

Day 7

14 Feb

Morning Meditation

08:00 - 08:30

Start the day with a moment of contemplation led by movement and sound artists.

Mature Moves

09:00 - 10:30

A creative, low-impact dance class for mature movers or those desiring a gentler dance.

Evening Social Dance

17:30 - 18:30

Have fun while learning new skills and exploring music, rhythm, and movement in this series of social dance classes including Salsa, Afro Fusion, and street dance styles. No partners necessary and no previous dance experience required.

Evening Social Dance

21:30 - 22:30

Have fun while learning new skills and exploring music, rhythm, and movement in this series of social dance classes including Salsa, Afro Fusion, and street dance styles. No partners necessary and no previous dance experience required.

DJ

22:30 - 00:00

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Day 8

15 Feb

Coalescing Towards – Michele Rizzo

18:00 - 18:30

STRUT Dance presents Italian artist, Michele Rizzo’s bespoke offering for the PERTH MOVES hub. A choreography that combines contemplation with a gradual intensification of energy and cohesion, the performance explores two key concepts of repetition and unison, to delve into the essence of movement as a medium for forging togetherness. It is rooted in Michele’s choreographic pieces from his series HIGHER xtn., Reaching, and Rest, which draw inspiration from communal dancing. Coalescing Towards was created in collaboration with local and international dance artists from the Perth MOVES Laboratory and features an original composition by an Australian sound artist supported by Tura.

Coalescing Towards – Michele Rizzo

21:30 - 22:00

STRUT Dance presents Italian artist, Michele Rizzo’s bespoke offering for the PERTH MOVES hub. A choreography that combines contemplation with a gradual intensification of energy and cohesion, the performance explores two key concepts of repetition and unison, to delve into the essence of movement as a medium for forging togetherness. It is rooted in Michele’s choreographic pieces from his series HIGHER xtn., Reaching, and Rest, which draw inspiration from communal dancing. Coalescing Towards was created in collaboration with local and international dance artists from the Perth MOVES Laboratory and features an original composition by an Australian sound artist supported by Tura.

Day 9

16 Feb

Morning Meditation

08:00 - 08:30

Start the day with a moment of contemplation led by movement and sound artists.

Yoga

09:00 - 10:15

Stretch out your mind, body and soul and follow it with a deserving brunch nearby.

Coalescing Towards – Michele Rizzo

18:00 - 18:30

STRUT Dance presents Italian artist, Michele Rizzo’s bespoke offering for the PERTH MOVES hub. A choreography that combines contemplation with a gradual intensification of energy and cohesion, the performance explores two key concepts of repetition and unison, to delve into the essence of movement as a medium for forging togetherness. It is rooted in Michele’s choreographic pieces from his series HIGHER xtn., Reaching, and Rest, which draw inspiration from communal dancing. Coalescing Towards was created in collaboration with local and international dance artists from the Perth MOVES Laboratory and features an original composition by an Australian sound artist supported by Tura.

Coalescing Towards – Michele Rizzo

21:30 - 22:00

STRUT Dance presents Italian artist, Michele Rizzo’s bespoke offering for the PERTH MOVES hub. A choreography that combines contemplation with a gradual intensification of energy and cohesion, the performance explores two key concepts of repetition and unison, to delve into the essence of movement as a medium for forging togetherness. It is rooted in Michele’s choreographic pieces from his series HIGHER xtn., Reaching, and Rest, which draw inspiration from communal dancing. Coalescing Towards was created in collaboration with local and international dance artists from the Perth MOVES Laboratory and features an original composition by an Australian sound artist supported by Tura.

DJ

22:00 - 00:00

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Day 10

17 Feb

Coalescing Towards – Michele Rizzo

18:00 - 18:30

STRUT Dance presents Italian artist, Michele Rizzo’s bespoke offering for the PERTH MOVES hub. A choreography that combines contemplation with a gradual intensification of energy and cohesion, the performance explores two key concepts of repetition and unison, to delve into the essence of movement as a medium for forging togetherness. It is rooted in Michele’s choreographic pieces from his series HIGHER xtn., Reaching, and Rest, which draw inspiration from communal dancing. Coalescing Towards was created in collaboration with local and international dance artists from the Perth MOVES Laboratory and features an original composition by an Australian sound artist supported by Tura.

Deep Soulful Sweats + Rok Riley

21:30 - 22:30

Deep Soulful Sweats is participatory contemporary art; its exercise; its community creating. Ecstatic and inclusive, DSS is a joyful, surprising and exhilarating experience for anyone and everyone. Facilitated by a rotating combination of choreographer’s, dancers and DJ’s, you are divided into your elements based on your star signs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water). In the thick of an unfolding choreography, ritual, rave, contemporary dance class, DSS incrementally and exponentially encourages participants to let go and exorcise through exercise.

DJ

22:30 - 00:00

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Day 11

18 Feb

Coalescing Towards – Michele Rizzo

STRUT Dance presents Italian artist, Michele Rizzo’s bespoke offering for the PERTH MOVES hub. A choreography that combines contemplation with a gradual intensification of energy and cohesion, the performance explores two key concepts of repetition and unison, to delve into the essence of movement as a medium for forging togetherness. It is rooted in Michele’s choreographic pieces from his series HIGHER xtn., Reaching, and Rest, which draw inspiration from communal dancing. Coalescing Towards was created in collaboration with local and international dance artists from the Perth MOVES Laboratory and features an original composition by an Australian sound artist supported by Tura.

DJ - 70’s Stunt Double closing party

20:00 - 22:00

A moment for festival artists and audiences to connect and boogie under the stars with some of Perth’s best DJs.

Acknowledgement of Country

Strut Dance acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have passed away.

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