Catapult Choreographic Hub

We got our photos back from @samueljames21 for ‘Uncoiling Veils of Illusion’ These were my favourite shots taken from this incredible show by @chankristina performing alongside @jacintalarosa Thank you @catapult_dance for producing, @creative.australia & @creatensw for funding and @lakemacarts for holding space for this creation 🧠: @chankristina 💃🏻: @jacintalarosa 📸: @samueljames21 🎥: @alexbrunton 🎵: @poor_opera 🎭: @lakemacarts 🎭: @catapult_dance #dance #contemporarydance #contemporaryart #performance #artist

“My practice is anchored by dance and movement with the intention to communicate ideas and concepts beyond words, transcending everyday language to speak universally.” Kristina Chan ( @chankristina ) ‘Uncoiling Veils of Illusion’ Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub ( @catapult_dance ) Video and edit by Samuel James ( @samueljames21 ) Nationally Renowned Choreographer Kristina Chan dissolves the boundaries between performer and audience in the immersive projection cube at MAP Mima ( @lakemacarts ) Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub has commissioned this new work where movement unfolds across the space, with company professional dancers Jacinta Durney ( @jacintalarosa ) and Jordan Bretherton ( @jrbretho96 ) embodying the fluidity, tension, and mystery of the inner self. The work is not merely observed but experienced. Every gesture, projection, and sonic texture is designed to evoke an intimate kinaesthetic dialogue between audience and performance, revealing the illusions we carry and the raw, untamed truths beneath them. Uncoiling Veils of Illusion invites witnesses to feel, reflect, and encounter the wild and ineffable parts of themselves and the world around them. Film Maker, Alex Brunton’s ( @alexbrunton ) 360-degree multi-channel projections envelop the audience in shifting landscapes that blur the line between the external environment and the landscapes of the mind. While James Hazel’s ( @para_opera_poor_opera ) hypnotic, undulating soundscape, ebbs and flows alongside the choreography and guides the audience toward states of deep listening, contemplation, and embodied awareness. CATAPULT Choreographic Hub is proudly supported by Creative Australia ( @creative.australia ) Create NSW ( @creatensw ) and Lake Mac Arts (@lakemacarts ). Without their support this work wouldn’t be possible. Thank you to everyone who came, watched and supported this incredible work. #contemporarydance #dance #newcreation #art #catapultdance

Behind the scenes of our filming day for Kristina Chan’s (@chankristina ) upcoming work ‘Uncoiling Veils of Illusion’ The work is not merely observed but experienced. Every gesture, projection, and sonic texture is designed to evoke an intimate kinaesthetic dialogue between audience and performance, revealing the illusions we carry and the raw, untamed truths beneath them. Uncoiling Veils of Illusion invites witnesses to feel, reflect, and encounter the wild and ineffable parts of themselves and the world around them. Film Maker Alex Brunton’s ( @alexbrunton ) 360-degree multi-channel projections envelop the audience in shifting landscapes that blur the line between the external environment and the landscapes of the mind. Complementing this visual and corporeal language is James Hazel’s ( @para_opera_poor_opera ) hypnotic, undulating soundscape, which ebbs and flows alongside the choreography and guides the audience toward states of deep listening, contemplation, and embodied awareness. Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub has commissioned this new work with professional dancers Jacinta Durney ( @jacintalarosa ) and Jordan Bretherton ( @jrbretho96 ) to be performed at Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP Mima @lakemacarts ) When: • Friday, 27 March 2026 | 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM • Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM • Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM • Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Link in Bio to purchase tickets 🎟️

CATAPULT & Choreographer Kristina Chan dissolve the boundaries between performer and audience. An immersive experience made possible by the Multi-Arts Pavilion and the 360-projection space. Choreography by @chankristina 360° film projections by @alexbrunton Hypnotic soundscape by James Hazel Uncoiling Veils of Illusion is a transcendent journey into the depths of the human psyche and our relationship with the natural world. Friday 27 March | 7pm Saturday 28 March | 3pm & 7pm Sunday 29 March | 3pm 📍 MAP mima Tickets via link in bio @catapult_dance @ourlakemac #CatapultDance #LakeMacArts #MAPMIMA #ContemporaryDance

Catapult is thrilled to present Uncoiling the Veils of Illusion- a new immersive work by renowned choreographer @chankristina . Created for the 360-degree projection cube at MAP mima, the work surrounds audiences with moving imagery, sound and choreography, dissolving the boundaries between performer and spectator. Through choreography, multi-channel film projections by Alex Brunton and sound design by James Hazel, the performance invites audiences into a deep sensory experience exploring our relationship with nature and the subconscious. This is a rare opportunity to experience contemporary dance inside one of the region’s most innovative immersive performance spaces. 27–29 March Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima) Lake Macquarie Tickets via link in bio! Image credit: @alexbrunton Dancer: Niamh

Acquist 2026 ⛲️ I had the privilege of performing in Catapult’s remount of their Fountain ballet ‘Acquist’ danced in Newcastle’s Civic Fountain this past January. Enjoy some excerpts of the first 5 minutes! Direction & Choreography: @catapult_dance @cadi_mccarthy Dancers in video: @zoemonohan @jbretho96 @kyle_ramboyong @remyrochester @jacintalarosa @zakari.yulu_gi In collaboration with: Newcastle city council, @canvasevents Lighting & Tech: @lyndonbuckley Photography: @lizkalafphotography #contemporarydance #dance #ballet #sitespecific #newcastle

We are incredibly grateful to the Newcastle community who came out to experience Acquist at Civic Park. What an extraordinary turnout and such a powerful shared moment. Our deepest thanks to Catapult’s dancers and collaborators — Jordan Bretherton, Zoe Monohan, Remy Rochester, Kyle Ramboyong, Jacinta Durney and Zachary O’Donnell — who quite literally defied gravity, performing on a floating platform across all weather conditions. Such an exceptionally talented, brave and awe-inspiring cast of professional artists. Heartfelt thanks to Zackari Watt for his soaring voice and cinematic score, and to First Nations dancer and choreographer Zachary O’Donnell for his beautiful Acknowledgement to Country that grounded and opened each evening with such generosity and strength. A big thank you to Margel Hinder who’s incredible sculpture, fountain and artistic genius inspired the work. Thank you to @canvasevents — Sally Hill, Monica and Chloe for their incredible steering of the ship — to Lyndon Buckley for his extraordinary production leadership in all weather conditions, and to Fingers Crossed Collective for the remarkable floating platform. Gratitude also to Liz Kalaf and Ashley de Prazer for capturing the work so beautifully, and to our wonderful audiences — what a joy to share this experience with you. Acknowledgement to the City of Newcastle, Create NSW, Creative Australia and Newcastle Art Gallery for supporting Catapult to deliver this free event. It was deeply important to us to offer a professional contemporary dance experience that was accessible to everyone, especially in the current economic climate. Thanks again everyone - Cadi McCarthy - Artistic Director and Founder of Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub and Director/Creator of Acquist. Photo Credit: Liz Kalaf Photography @lizkalafphotography

Atmospheres 🌬️ A work in development by Kristina Chan, Sophia Ndaba and James Hazel in collaboration with local community members (this version residents of Newcastle) 👌 This project was developed at @critical_path_ and @catapult_dance and soon to be continued to develop at @manningentcent With thanks to @creatensw Video @samueljames21

Tonight marks opening night of Acquist! Pick up some dinner from your favourite Darby Street Restaurant and make your way to Civic Park Fountain. Its the perfect evening to enjoy a picnic under the Summer sky✨ From 6.30pm, Civic Park is the place to be! Image - @lizkalafphotography Spread out your picnic blanket, pick up some exquisite cuisine from Darby Street’s restaurants, and lose yourself in Acquist beneath the summer stars. 22 - 24 Jan From 6.30pm✨ #supportedbycreatensw Acquist is supported by the City of Newcastle through the Special Business Rate Funding Program, Create NSW, Creative Australia and the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Acquist opens tomorrow!!! We can’t wait to share this wild event with you under the summer sky!! Bring a picnic, grab some food and drinks from Darby Street, and settle in for an evening of live dance and music in the heart of the city. 🗓 Opens tomorrow - 22nd to 24th Jan 📍 Civic Park, Newcastle 🕡 From 6:30pm 🎟 Free event #supportedbycreatensw Acquist is supported by the City of Newcastle through the Special Business Rate Funding Program, Create NSW, Creative Australia and the Newcastle Art Gallery.

The Catapult crew are in full swing with Rehearsals for Acquist! We cant wait to see the Civic Park Fountain come to life with free performances by six professional dancers. Spread out your picnic blanket, pick up some exquisite cuisine from Darby Street’s restaurants, and lose yourself in Acquist beneath the summer stars. 22 - 24 Jan From 6.30pm✨ #supportedbycreatensw Acquist is supported by the City of Newcastle through the Special Business Rate Funding Program, Create NSW, Creative Australia and the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Walk with us down Darby Street🍔🍦🥗🍝 Whether it’s a sweet treat or a takeaway meal, Darby Street is the place to be! Grab some food, spread a picnic blanket at Civic park and enjoy a professional contemporary performance under the summer stars. From 6:30pm the fountain comes to life with six professional dancers putting on a unique, site specific dance performance✨ Acquist is supported by the Australian Government through @creative.australia , the NSW Government through @creatensw , and the @citynewcastle.au , with support from SBR Newcastle, and @newcastleartgalleryaustralia