Adelaide Premiere

Philippines

Unique to the Philippines, macho dancing is performed by young men in night clubs for female and male clients.

In this solo performance, contemporary female dancer Eisa Jocson challenges perceptions of sexuality and gender by performing the male dominated macho dance and appropriating it for herself.

Macho Dancer is engrossing and powerful with a soundtrack to die for.

Light Design:Jan Maertens
Music Composition: Lina Lapelyte

Coach: Rasa Alksnyte
Dramaturgical Advice: Arco Renz Production
Technical Management: Yap Seok Hui | ARTFACTORY

“Ms. Jocson’s androgynous beauty, paired with the control she uses to undulate her torso or to spin forward on a knee, is stunning.” – New York Times

Thursday 21 Sep 2017, 8PM

Friday 22 Sep 2017, 8PM

Image credit: Giannina Ottiker