influencer

INFLUENCER

Kyall Shanks

INFLUENCER is a captivating exploration of social media's impact on our lives. 

Led by Kyall Shanks, five artists equipped with 50 selfie lights unravel the power of digital algorithms and how they shape our everyday behaviours. From the subtle influences of political leaders and pop culture icons to the captivating allure of social media personas, Influencer offers a unique insight into the subconscious manipulation we all face.

INFLUENCER promises a dynamic fusion of talent and perspective, featuring powerful storytelling, innovative choreography, and thought-provoking visuals.

Following the visceral Body Body Commodity, we’re thrilled to present the world premiere of Tasdance’s latest compelling dance work, which explores current societal issues.

CREATIVE TEAM

Lead Artist/dancer: Kyall Shanks

Dancer/collaborator: Amber McCartney

Dancer/collaborator: Jenni Large

Dancer/collaborator: Gabriel Comerford

Sound designer: Anna Whitaker 

Production + Light Consultant: Chris ‘Wolfe’ McBride

Tour Manager: Bodhi Aulich-Croll

INFLUENCER REGIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Across August and September, the creative team of INFLUENCER will embark on a new method of creating work while on tour in four regional locations across the north of Tasmania.

Tasdance will visit Stanley, King Island, Flinders Island, and St Helen. Stay tuned for further updates on our visit dates.

Supported by Arts Tasmania, Creative Australia, RANT Arts, Regional Arts Fund

Venue Partner: Theatre Royal

DANCE
WEEKENDER

After the success of the inaugural DANCEWEEKENDER events in 2024, Tasdance is currently developing the 2025 program.

If this sounds like you or you want to know more, please email Adam at adam@tasdance.com.au or call 0423903568.

We look forward to dancing with you soon.

BODY BODY COMMODITY

Body Body Commodity

Jenni Large

Body Body Commodity is a visceral, visual, defiant, and explicit demonstration of feminine fury and power.

In Jenni Large and Tasdance’s presentation of Body Body Commodity, five celebrated female dancers manipulate and interpret a mass of pastel foam objects, blurring the lines between object, body, power, and product. The performers balance on the sharp, serrated line between humorous and harrowing, inviting the audience to connect with the confronting demands society and commerce place on women’s bodies.

CREATIVE TEAM

Choreographer/dancer: Jenni Large

Dancer/collaborator: Amber McCartney

Dancer/collaborator: Ashleigh Musk 

Dancer/collaborator: Georgia Rudd

Dancer/collaborator: Erin O’Rourke 

Internship dancer: Ebony Nichols 

Sound designer: Anna Whitaker 

Costume + set designer: Michelle Boyde 

…a contemporary dance work of transformative grace, skilled grotesqueries, and unfiltered physical female power.
Arts Hub

Supported by Arts Tasmania, Strategic Touring Fund, RANT Arts Tasmania Project Fund, Regional Arts Fund (QLD), Dancenorth, Judith Wright Centre, Tasdance + Creative Australia

Venue Partner: Theatre Royal