Tra Mi Dinh

SEASON ONE: 12—22 April at Dancehouse

Dancehouse SEASON ONE invites you to experience three exciting Naarm premieres questioning why we perform, why we watch, and how our histories linger in the body.

In week one, catch two chapters from Ryuichi Fujimura's HERE NOW! Trilogy: How I Practice My Religion and Fall! Falter! Dance!!! These touching and funny solos unearth how Ryuichi came to dance in 1991 and the exciting, precarious, and passionate career it started.

Also in week one is Tra Mi Dinh's new work (UP)HOLDING inspired by the dance marathons of America's Depression Era (think They Shoot Horses Don't They). A battle of endurance and desperation, this trio with Emma Harrison, Emma Riches and Tra Mi Dinh builds intensity, urgency and a questioning from the audience of why we witness.

In week two, following a premiere at SOPHIENSÆLE, James Batchelor's personal new work, Shortcuts to Familiar Places, peers into Australia's modern dance history and the influence of Gertrud Bodenwieser's (1890-1959) repertory and training through the body memories of her students.
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Head here to book tickets now - https://www.dancehouse.com.au/whats-on/upholding-tra-mi-dinh/
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Grateful for this fantastic review of my recent work (UP)HOLDING, from Linda Badger

Big thank you to all who have supported and been part of this work so far!

Zachary Lopez - original dancer/collaborator
Sydney Fringe Festival - Art in Isolation Residency
March Dance
Critical Path
Temperance Hall and Lucy Guerin Inc - Out of Bounds
Lucy Guerin Inc - Moving Forward Residency
Ausdance NSW - DAIR
Brand X - Flying Nun Residency
Robert Downie - Sound designer
Emma Riches - Dancer/collaborator
Emma Harrison - Dancer/collaborator
Claire Leske - Body double
Mitchell Christie - Body double

No limits in Tra Mi Dinh’s ‘(Up) Holding’ - Dance Informa Magazine Dance Informa reviews Tra Mi Dinh's production of 'Up (Holding)', featuring dance artists Emma Harrison and Emma Riches, at Brand X.

I’ll be chatting on Eastside FM radio this morning about my dance work (UP)HOLDING which premieres on the 27th and 28th January at Brand X.

Tune in to hear about the creation process as we chat about the burden and chaos of being overloaded, and how we individually and collectively navigate the relentless marathon of life (and dance).

Arts Monday - 10:30am 16th Jan 2023 - 89.7 Eastside FM Side By Side

DirtyFeet Out of The Studio 2022 - Dance Informa Magazine Dance Informa reviews DirtyFeet's Out of the Studio 2022, featuring works by emerging choreographers Gabriela Green Olea and Tra Mi Dinh.

A lovely review of my recent work “And, again” presented by DirtyFeet earlier this month, alongside Gabriela Green Olea!

Thank you Linda, and Dance Informa! ❤️

DirtyFeet Out of The Studio 2022 - Dance Informa Magazine Dance Informa reviews DirtyFeet's Out of the Studio 2022, featuring works by emerging choreographers Gabriela Green Olea and Tra Mi Dinh.

💪🏽 no matter what, we’ll never stop dancing

School petition to save dance from a curtain call Hundreds sign the petition to keep students dancing.

I can’t wait to share “And, again”, the piece I’ve been working on the last few weeks during my Out Of The Studio residency for DirtyFeet.

I’ve been so lucky to work with superstar Mitchell Christie, dancing and creating in the studio together has been such a treat.

I’m sharing my work alongside Gabriela Green Olea who is presenting “Spaces of Belonging”.

It’s on this Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September at ESCAC by Brand X in Darlinghurst.

If you’re in Sydney, I’d love to see you there!

https://www.dirtyfeet.com.au/out-of-the-studio-box-office

CHOOKAS to all of our Out Of The Studio Artists for DAY 1!

Looking forward to all that the next three weeks hold. ✨

Gabriela Green Olea Matthew Massaria Alex Craig Sarah Kalule Tra Mi Dinh Mitchell Christie Anneliese Kirk Becky Anne Doropoulos

You can purchase your tickets now to come along to their performances.

🖤Friday 9 September, 7:30pm. This performance is Auslan Interpreted.

💛Saturday 10 September, 3:30pm and 7:30pm.

https://www.dirtyfeet.com.au/out-of-the-studio-box-office ✨

Image Description: Black and white image of two artists pushing up against a wall with their hands out in front of them. They extend their head backwards as they lift their gaze upwards. Text Read; "DirtyFeet Presents OUT OF THE STUDIO. Contemporary Dance Works In Development from Tra Mi Dinh and Gabriela Green Olea. Friday 9 September 7:30pm. Saturday 10 September 3:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets $30. Dirtyfeeters $15. Companion Card Holders free. East Sydney Community and Arts Centre. 35 Burton Street Darlinghurst NSW. Wheelchair access and Auslan Interpretation available."

Photo Credit: Sebastian Giunta 📸

Catch me at 5pm today in conversation with Merran Regan, about my new work “And, again” for DirtyFeet’s Out Of The Studio Program, showing at Brand X’s East Sydney Community Arts Centre this coming Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September 🖤

TUNE IN TODAY AT 5PM! 📻🎶

As Out Of The Studio Choreographer Tra Mi Dinh will be Interviewed by Merran Regan on Northside Radio. 🖤

https://northsideradio.com.au/programs/in-the-spotlight/

Image Description:
Black and white image of artist in focus standing with left arm raised to the ceiling, slightly bent at the elbow, palm facing upwards. Her head tilts, leaning in towards the raised arm. Her other arm hangs down by her side with her hand in a loose fist. Her legs hip-width apart with a slight bend in the knees. Three other artists make unique arm movements in the surrounds of a studio space.

Photo Credit: Hayley Rose Photography.

If you’re a dancer in Sydney - come and join!

Class is at Readymade Studio in Ultimo, 10-11 ish

Message me if you want to come!

Grateful for my choreographic practice to be supported by DirtyFeet through their upcoming Out Of the Studio program.

I’ll be making a new 20 min work over the next 3 weeks, culminating in a show on the 9th and 10th of September at East Sydney Community Arts Centre in Darlinghurst. It’s presented as a double bill alongside superstar artist Gabriella Gabriela Green Olea

If you’re in Sydney, I’d love to see you there! Check the Dirty Feet website to buy tickets. And while you’re there, grab some raffle tickets for DirtyFeet’s annual fundraiser - Your donations will help DirtyFeet provide much needed funds to support dance artists with and without disabilities in Sydney.

CHOOKAS to all of our Out Of The Studio Artists for DAY 1!

Looking forward to all that the next three weeks hold. ✨

Gabriela Green Olea Matthew Massaria Alex Craig Sarah Kalule Tra Mi Dinh Mitchell Christie Anneliese Kirk Becky Anne Doropoulos

You can purchase your tickets now to come along to their performances.

🖤Friday 9 September, 7:30pm. This performance is Auslan Interpreted.

💛Saturday 10 September, 3:30pm and 7:30pm.

https://www.dirtyfeet.com.au/out-of-the-studio-box-office ✨

Image Description: Black and white image of two artists pushing up against a wall with their hands out in front of them. They extend their head backwards as they lift their gaze upwards. Text Read; "DirtyFeet Presents OUT OF THE STUDIO. Contemporary Dance Works In Development from Tra Mi Dinh and Gabriela Green Olea. Friday 9 September 7:30pm. Saturday 10 September 3:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets $30. Dirtyfeeters $15. Companion Card Holders free. East Sydney Community and Arts Centre. 35 Burton Street Darlinghurst NSW. Wheelchair access and Auslan Interpretation available."

Photo Credit: Sebastian Giunta 📸

Excited to perform in Session 4 this Sunday 14th at Out Of Bounds, presented at Temperance Hall 🖤

Baby’s first radio interview! 📻

'It was time they had a blackfella at the top' — A new era for ADT Our oldest modern dance company, the Australian Dance Theatre, has been delighting and challenging audiences for nearly 60 years. Now Wiradjuri dancer and choreographer Daniel Riley is at the helm, becoming the first Indigenous man to lead the company. Also, we meet the winner of this year's Keir Ch...

THANK YOU Keir Choreographic Award 2022 —

I am buzzing and I am exhausted but most of all, I’m hugely thankful and honoured to be recognised as the KCA 2022 winner. Thank you to the selection panel and jury for fuelling my empowerment to expand and deepen my love for choreography and movement.

Exploring, deepening, and presenting choreographic work within this supportive and challenging framework has been invaluable - I can’t express my gratitude enough for being selected to be part of this years program, let alone to have been recognised with the award. It is a massive honour. My body is still realising/processing this immensely rewarding experience….

The ___ was brought to life thanks to my INCREDIBLE team. Thank you endlessly to for your radiant energy, super slick moves and for consistently smashing it out of the park. Dancing with you has brought me SO much JOY, I am damn lucky to have shared the stage and this work with you. you absolutely killed the sound - thank you for crafting the atmosphere of this world, I love it. Thank you so much to for stepping in and giving me the perspective to widen my view and focus in on the details. you are an angel who made my sunset dreams come true - thank you for helping me bring it all together

Presenting work alongside and WeiZen Ho, , , , , Joshua Pether, and
has been a privilege and so, so special. These artists are powerful and impressive, and I’m just stoked to have been in their company.

In creating The ___ I moved through ending after ending, questioning and learning about the edges of finality in both abrupt and uncertain ways. Eventually, it led me to embrace the endlessness of endings; and as I experienced and explored multiple versions of regeneration/renewal/reconstruction, I was consistently met with the circularity of it all. It’s left me feeling thrilled to be alive. I’m incredibly grateful to the KCA for providing me the platform to cultivate my arts practice, which has nurtured both my craft and my being.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Phillip Keir, the Keir Foundation, and for your fierce commitment to support and celebrate independent artists. Thank you SO much to the tech crew and staff at Carriageworks and Dancehouse! An extra big thank you to for your steadfast leadership and to Geoffery Masters for holding us together.

These stunning images are by the legend

I’m extremely excited to present my new work The ___ tonight at Carriageworks for the Keir Choreographic Award 2022

I’m so lucky to be amongst such an inspiring line up of artists.

After opening in Melbourne/Naarm last week, it’s our Sydney/Gadigal land premiere tonight!

There’s still some tickets left for Saturday - sn**ch some up https://carriageworks.com.au/events/keir-choreographic-award-2022/

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Image by Gregory Lorenzutti
Lighting by Adelaide Harney
Dancers - Claire Leske and Tra Mi Dinh

Can’t wait to perform in this show for the legendary Lucy Guerin tonight!

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‘It’s like being possessed’: Australia’s star choreographer Lucy Guerin on 20 years of dance Two decades since she launched her company Lucy Guerin Inc, Guerin is known for her dazzling and strange work. She talks about her new Melbourne show and considers her legacy

👏🏽 go and see Pieces at Substation!

Comedy, enchantment and jazz: new dance is a big leap forward Pieces, an annual showcase of new work by independent choreographers, is a must-see event for contemporary dance enthusiasts.

I’m so excited to be part of ReadyMade Works upcoming Happy Hour this weekend in Sydney! I’ll be performing an early version of a new work titled ‘not the piece’ alongside sharings by incredible artists Cleo Mees and Victoria Hunt!

Head to the link below to grab tickets xx

https://www.readymadeworks.com.au/happy-hour

HAPPY HOUR #12 - Dec 11th & 12th

TRA MI DINH

Tra Mi Dinh will perform Not The Piece - a nod to the dismissed, forgotten, silly, or potentially perfect alternate ideas that get thrown around the rehearsal room. These fleeting mo(ve)ments are offered another life in a fresh context for practically the same purpose.

Date : Saturday & Sunday, 11th & 12th December, 6pm

For more information on the artists and to book tickets head to our website - https://www.readymadeworks.com.au/happy-hour
* Under the NSW Public Health Order, anyone entering the ReadyMade Studio will be required to check in using the QR code and show proof of valid COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption certificate.

March Dance 2022 Project – EOI now open!

Do you have a project occurring in March?
A performance, workshop, residency, panel discussion or event? Then please apply below.

Application form: https://form.jotform.com/212661459212856

Applications open: Friday 22 October 2021

Applications close: Midnight Thursday 18 November 2021



Image Credit: Dance artist Tra Mi Dinh performing 'Holding' March Dance 2021. Photo by Rolling Media Productions

I'll be dancing for the neighbours on Oct 11th at 6pm as part of a series called Home Bodies, commissioned by Dance Makers Collective.

Home Bodies runs over 2 weeks across homes in Sydney and Melbourne with dancers performing for their neighbours and lucky passersby (and our friends on the internet through livestream on DMC's Instagram).

Check out the program below.

Thank you Dance Makers Collective for having me # # #

https://www.dancemakerscollective.com.au/home-bodies

Home Bodies Home Bodies sees a variety of dance makers creating under conditions of extreme isolation, short bursts of dance to enliven their neighbourhoods.

Extremely lucky to have opened this show right before Melbourne's lockdown. Hopefully Rising Festival can rise again soon # #

https://beat.com.au/review-one-of-risings-opening-events-the-captivating-pendulum-was-a-masterclass-in-unity/

Review: One of RISING's opening events, the captivating 'Pendulum' was a masterclass in unity Upon entering NGV International to experience the premiere season of Pendulum, part of Melbourne’s inaugural RISING festival program, we briefly pause in the foyer before staff members point us in the direction of the escalators. Sneaking glances at some of the gallery exhibits en route to the thi...

Thank you to Nat from Rolling Media Productions for these shots of my work HOLDING at March Dance last month!

And a special thanks again to March Dance for having my work in the festival!

Lucky to be given time space to work on this new piece (UP)HOLDING

Thank you March Dance!

TRA MI DINH - Residency

(UPHOLDING) is a work that struggles to endure itself. Looping over and over, it remains in a flux of repetition and desperation as it tries to surge towards clarity and resolution. Performers attempt to direct their energy onwards and upwards in the seemingly endless marathon of existence.

Artists: Tra Mi Dinh, Zachary Lopez, and Brianna Kell
Tra Mi Dinh
17 - 18 March
GLEBE TOWN HALL

Image credit: Emma Harrison

Full program details: marchdance.com

HOLDING opens TONIGHT

4 tickets left for tonight
14 tickets left for Saturday

Get in quick!!

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=710933&

March Dance in the Financial Review ✨✨

The March Dance festival kicks up its heels in Sydney The festival will present 102 artists in 95 events, ranging from new dance works to workshops to performances, online live-streamed events and screenings of dance films.