In Mountains Never Meet, independent choreographer Martin del Amo joins forces with footballer turned performer Ahilan Ratnamohan. Together they collaborate with eight untrained male performers from Western Sydney in creating an energetic new dance work.
Photos by James Brown
Using movements inspired by sport such as running, skipping and jumping, the work playfully challenges our notions of what dance can be, and of who can be considered a dancer.
Mountains Never Meet will be accompanied by a new short work choreographed by del Amo and danced by Ahilan Ratnamohan and Connor van Vuuren. The duet takes its choreographic inspiration from memorable sporting battles, reflecting their inspired physicality and tactical brilliance.
“the commitment and concentration… transform simple moves into riveting sequences” Jill Sykes, Sydney Morning Herald
“Whatever del Amo is investigating, it is done with a ferocious and meticulous attention that is a lust to discover, uncover and reveal.” RealTime
See also: Anatomy of an Afternoon, It’s a Jungle Out There and Never Been This Far Away From Home
Touring history
- Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
17 - 20 August
Mountains Never Meet has been supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the NSW Government through Arts NSW. Its development has also been supported by Urban Theatre Projects, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Bankstown Youth Development Service. Mountains Never Meet premiered at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, presented by Western Sydney Dance Action.
Martin del Amo is supported by Managing and Producing Services (MAPS) NSW, a joint initiative supported by the Australia Council and Arts NSW. MAPS NSW is managed by Performing Lines.
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