Dance & Physical Theatre

3-2-1

3 advocates, 2 acts, 1 compelling journey; dance & Down syndrome intertwined.

$34.50
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A woman with Down syndrome and blonde shoulder length hair in a black top and red glasses, smiling thoughtfully. 3 arms reach from outside of the frame on each side making different shapes with the hands framing the womans face and body.
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Image Credit: Tristan Sinclair

  • Presented by: The emotion21 Dancers

  • Created by: Catherine Annable, Emily Woodward & Jamie Halliday

  • Directed by: Tristan Sinclair

Welcome to the world of '3-2-1', a dance show as dynamic as the countdown suggests. Within each of us, 3 copies of chromosome 21 dance in unison, creating a unique rhythm known as Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. We are 19 performers, each embodying this dance within our DNA. Journey with us as we share our unique capabilities, acknowledge our challenges, and celebrate the ways our different-ability enhances life. Conceived and crafted by 3 creators with Down syndrome, '3-2-1' explores the 3 intertwined themes of capability, challenge, and enhancement, offering you an unforgettable portrait of our lived experiences.

Through dance, we become more than just performers—we become imagineers and storytellers. Our bodies, imbued with experiences unique to us, are the medium through which these narratives are shared. This approach is not just innovative—it is a subversive act against long-standing norms about who can be a dancer and what kind of dance is deemed worthy. Prepare to experience our most groundbreaking and compelling choreography, as we breathe life into a captivating fusion of contemporary, lyrical, and experimental dance.

We present capability as a kaleidoscope, revealing and enhancing diversity to challenge preconceptions in beautiful and unexpected ways. '3-2-1' is more than a show—it's a reimagining of dance through the lens of Down syndrome.

This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund.
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  • Duration: 80 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: English no barrier

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Abbotsford Convent - Magdalen Laundry
    1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067

    Wheelchair Access

    Abbotsford Convent - Magdalen Laundry is wheelchair accessible.

    There is step-free access to the venue. Wheelchair users enter at the main entrance. There are uneven footpaths throughout the grounds.

    There are 2 two-hour accessible on-street parking spaces located on St Heliers Street, beside Gate One. There are six accessible parking places are located at the front of the car park on the northern side of St Heliers Street. There is also a car park located within a short distance of Gate One. The entrance is near a dedicated pedestrian thoroughfare and road cross over.

    There are accessible toilets at this venue, though not all toilet doors are automatic.

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  • Full: $34.50

  • Concession: $30.00

  • Extra Applause: $39.50

  • Blak Tix: $30.00

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"The best theatre at Melbourne Fringe in 2022" -Time Out Magazine (SONDER, ranked in top 12 Fringe shows to see of 2022)

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Friday, 13 October 2023

7:30pm

Abbotsford Convent - Magdalen Laundry

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

7:30pm

Abbotsford Convent - Magdalen Laundry

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Friday, 20 October 2023

7:30pm

Abbotsford Convent - Magdalen Laundry

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

7:30pm

Abbotsford Convent - Magdalen Laundry

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