An artist is only as good as their tools, and that is definitely the case when it comes to the artistic medium of dance. Whatever the talent and vision of the choreographer may be, it is down to the dancers to bring that vision to life and present it in
There is no drought when it comes to the talent on show in Footnote's Dry Spell

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This is a performance that will stay in your mind long after the final curtain. Photo / Supplied
Each dancer is undeniably talented, but a standout has to be Levi Siaosi, who creates moments of absolute beauty from his disjointed, perfectly awkward physicality, creating a clear image of the outsider of the group. Then there is Veronica ChengEn Lyu, who is perfectly poised, fluid and graceful even as she takes the audience on a journey into something almost manic in parts. Both would have the ability to completely steal the show if it weren't for the fact they are sharing the stage with three other incredible dancers.
At times it is hard to know where to look - do you keep your eyes trained on Cecilia Wilcox as she playfully and fluidly twists across the stage, or should you keep your focus on Oliver Carruthers who is almost puck-like as he breaks the fourth wall and directly questions the audience on what they are seeing and experiencing. What about Emma Cosgrave - who captures the playfulness of the piece with her energy.
Whoever you watch, you will not be disappointed, as each dancer truly rises to the challenges set by Rose Philpott's thoughtful choreography and Eden Mulholland's soundtrack of frenzied yet playful hedonism.
It may be called Dry Spell, but fortunately for New Zealand Aotearoa audiences, there is no dry spell in creativity and talent when it comes to Footnote New Zealand Dance, Rose Philpott and the five incredible dancers bringing their energy to this performance.