Masters of Choreography Melbourne - Beats on Pointe

Description

The celebrated dance theater spectacle from Australia ignites pure stage magic! In this high-energy successful production, classical elegance and urban power merge into a breathtaking mix of styles: ballet on pointe meets tap dance, hip-hop, street dance, contemporary, jazz, acrobatics, beatboxing, and captivating freestyle elements. The audience is taken on a thrilling, emotional rollercoaster ride through movement, rhythm, and expression by outstanding dancers.
Behind the production is the dance theater company Masters of Choreography, founded in 2014 by Jennifer and Milo Masters, which has quickly established a firm place in the international dance scene. Their trademark is a fine sense of tempo, timing, and theatrical effect, as well as the courage to rethink dance and entertainment uncompromisingly. In artfully crafted choreographies, an impressive variety of dance genres emerges, often interwoven with live percussion, creating a unique, electrifying overall experience.
A versatile soundtrack featuring world-famous hits from Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Michael Jackson – including a legendary moonwalk on pointe – meets elaborate costumes, humorous interludes, and a spectacular light design that transforms the stage into a visual feast. "Beats on Pointe" is much more than a dance show: it is an exhilarating dance theater experience that appeals to the heart, senses, and laughter muscles alike and will be remembered for a long time.
"Performing for three consecutive years – 2022, 2023, and 2024 – at the world's largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, proves that the Australian production 'Beats on Pointe' is one of the most spectacular dance theater highlights of the present." (The Independent) Fusion of pointe dance and street dance
Direction and production: Milo & Jennifer Masters
Head of choreography: Jennifer Masters
Chief choreographer ballet: Emma Vaiano
Chief choreographer street dance: Taylor Diamond-Lord Masters of Choreography, Melbourne, Australia
Additional information:
Work introduction: 19:00 in the Small Hall