The Nelson Meers Foundation is proud to have supported the 2017 world premiere of Sydney Dance Company’s Orb, featuring the latest creation from Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, and the Company’s first ever collaboration with Taiwanese choreographer, Cheng Tsung-lung.

Bonachela’s Ocho, meaning eight in Spanish, marks his eighth year with the Company and showcases eight virtuosic dancers. Fusing an industrial dreamscape with a surging electronic score by Nick Wales, featuring haunting vocals by Aboriginal singer Rrawun Maymuru of the Mangalili clan, Ocho explores the infinite connections that exist between us all.  Full Moon by Cheng Tsung-lung, the Artistic Director of Taiwan’s phenomenal Cloud Gate 2, completes the double bill. This striking new piece harnesses the power of the moon and the mythology and poetry of mankind to thrill the audience.

The SDC, under Rafael’s leadership, is one of the world’s pre-eminent dance companies. We believe in supporting greater opportunities for our premiere artistic companies to create new and innovative work, and encouraging cross-cultural collaboration.