Local Dancer Morgan Hurrell Brings momenta Home
- intouch Magazine
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Newcastle-trained dancer Morgan Hurrell features in momenta, Sydney Dance Company’s hit production coming to the Civic Theatre for one show only on Wednesday, 6 August.
Originally from Mudgee, Morgan has been dancing since the age of two. After accepting an offer to attend Newcastle’s National Dance College, she completed her Diploma of Dance and moved to Sydney, where she was offered a contract with Sydney Dance Company at the end of 2021.
Momenta exploded onto stages last year and received some of the best reviews in the company’s history. Choreographed by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, momenta takes audiences on a journey into the poetry and physicality of human bonds. The mesmerising contemporary dance work is a kaleidoscope of energy. The dancers transcend physical limitations, exploring the full range of their bodies with grace, power and vulnerability.
“Before I start to create the dance, I create a visual mind map that allows me to build an intuitive framework around the main idea,” says Rafael.
“Momenta is the plural of momentum, originating from the Latin word, which means movement or motion. The development started exploring the concepts of momentum, force, movement, time and space.”
Working with collaborators Composer Nick Wales, Lighting Designer Damien Cooper and Set & Costume Designer Elizabeth Gadsby, Rafael goes on to describe the process of creating the show: “We imagine what momenta will sound like, feel like and look like. What is the world that the dancers will inhabit and be part of? For me personally, collaboration is a way of staying connected to an ongoing source of inspiration. I am thrilled I had the opportunity to put together a dream team to bring momenta to life.”
Momenta is described by The Sydney Morning Herald as “…an electric and arresting celebration of light and life…” and a “75-minute whirlwind of power, grace and physicality” by the Fjord Review.
Tickets are available at www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
