Kaleidoscope of Connection

A diverse program of short dance films exploring connection—between people, cultures, artforms, and the natural world. From student creations to international works, this kaleidoscope of stories celebrates the transformative power of movement and collaboration.

Program Line-Up

Spin – Australia – 04:00
A cross-disciplinary work uniting dance, visual art, music, and film to show how rotation and spin shape the universe.
World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Secondary School Dance Short
Fuse – Australia – 03:51
A fusion of technology, nature, and art horror, created by over 150 students in a collaborative process.
World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Secondary School Dance Short
FR:AGILITY – Singapore – 07:50
A striking experiment that moves beyond literal representations of choreography, embracing dance as pure image.
Australian Premiere | Art/Experimental Dance Short
The Ballad of a Home – United States – 08:27
A poignant story told through dance, exploring love, belonging, and the meaning of home.
World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Dance Short
Psyche – Russian Federation – 11:52
A duet that journeys into the subconscious, exploring human vulnerability and complexity.
Australian Premiere | Dance Short
Na Trí Céilithe – Australia – 14:51
A cultural and experimental piece merging Irish heritage, contemporary dance, and personal reflection.
Art/Experimental / Cultural Dance Short
EDGE – Spain – 14:00
An evocative duet set at the edge of movement and emotion, balancing intimacy and risk.
Australian Premiere | Art/Experimental Dance Short
Ō – Canada – 03:23
A poetic meditation on existence, movement, and human fragility through experimental dance.
World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Art/Experimental Dance Short
Standing Ovation – Australia – 08:33
A heartfelt student film inspired by life in a small country town, celebrating the passion for dance.
World Premiere | Student Dance Short

*Not in Screening Order