Dora the Diaspora

Presented by VCA MA Choreography as Research 

Dora is a Greek name meaning "god's gift", and Diaspora means "to scatter" or "dispersion". What happens when four choreographers from four different walks of life are in one place to collaborate? How does this convey and embody something we as a collective experience?  Through a multi-modal exploration of pole, live-cinema and inter-cultural choreographic explorations, we come together to create something unexpected.

Credits

Choreographers: Alec Katsourakis, Peter Spring, Liang Chaowei, Jiayi Zheng

Lecturer: Professor Carol Brown

Musician / Composer: Michael Reinhardt

Duration

This performance will run for approximately 45 minutes. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House.

Content Information

Performance content is drawn from the dramatic texts and topics presented to students throughout the year, and as such, some material may be challenging to viewers. Please exercise self-care while watching this performance.

Venue Information

This event takes place in Studio 221, which is located in the St Kilda Road Performing Arts Building. Please meet Front of House near the ramp on St Kilda Road to be admitted to the event space.

Image: Liang Chaowei, 2026.

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