Dance & Physical Theatre

becoming ghosts

A dance surrendering to darkness and otherworldly realms.

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A photograph of dancer Ate Cheska in a blue shirt and pants. The background is black. They are sitting on the floor with their arms over one leg. It is a double exposure shot, where a previous shot of them with their arms raised is layered over.
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Image Credit: Vanessa Valenzuela

  • Created and Performed by: Te Bajao (Ate Cheska)

  • Produced by: Maki Morita

This is a horror dance — a push and pull of pain and pleasure, mutating into something non-human, beyond human, or even godly... It pays homage and surrenders to the supernatural, drawing influence from creatures in Filipino folklore such as Aswang, as well as iconic psychological thriller and horror films such as Suspiria and The Grudge.

Composer: Nikodimos
Lighting Designer: Nahui Ludekens
Costume & Set Designer: Tamara Leacock
Stage Manager & Operator: Naavikaran

10% of all profits will be donated to Black Rainbow.
Supported by Wear it Purple.

About Te Bajao (Ate Cheska)

Te Bajao (Ate Cheska) is a movement artist born in Pilipinas and currently based on unceded Wurundjeri and Bunurong land. Their movement style is grounded in contemporary and street dance, as well as ballroom styles such as Vogue Fem. They are a daughter of the House of Juicy-Slé, a trailblazing house based on Gadigal land (Sydney). Te's work is responsive, impulsive and has a heavy, sensual and dark core. They seek to give audiences a visceral and intimate experience. Te has performed at arts festivals including RISING, Dark Mofo, AsiaTOPA and Next Wave. They are also known for their performance at queer events around Melbourne including Queer Lunar New Year, Signal, Club Sandwich and Carabiners: a Queer Extravaganza.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lighting, Haze Effects, Some Nudity, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Sexual References.

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  • Queen Victoria Women's Centre - Wayi Djerring
    210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

    Wheelchair Access

    Queen Victoria Women's Centre - Wayi Djerring is wheelchair accessible.

    Short term parking (15 mins) is available at the Lonsdale St front entrance.

    There is a ramp on the left-hand-side of building (Shilling Lane) which takes guests to the rear entrance via QV courtyard.

    Alternative access is from Russell St and Artemis Lane or from QV shopping centre carpark. From QV carpark, there is a lift to the ground level QV Square lawn area (noted Level 2), then a lift down the stairs (near QVWC SHOP) to the rear entrance on the building.

    There is a lift in the building to access all venues.

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  • Full: $25.00

  • Concession: $21.00

  • Group 6+: $22.00

  • Extra Applause: $35.00

  • Blak Tix: $5.00

  • QTIPOC: $15.00

  • People of Colour: $19.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $18.75

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

“Melbourne dancer Te... moves with a rage that gently simmers and then explodes” — ABC Arts (The White Waters, 2022).

abc.net.au

“We were arrested by Ate Cheska (Te) and Rudy Vilanueva’s movement piece... [a] powerfully sensual performance” — Peril Magazine (Dewi/Mythologies, 2020).

Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

8:45pm

Queen Victoria Women's Centre - Wayi Djerring

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

8:45pm

Queen Victoria Women's Centre - Wayi Djerring

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Thursday, 12 October 2023

8:45pm

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Friday, 13 October 2023

8:45pm

Queen Victoria Women's Centre - Wayi Djerring

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

8:45pm

Queen Victoria Women's Centre - Wayi Djerring

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