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Lucy Guerin interviewed by Michelle Potter [sound recording]
Bib ID 3106595
Format AudioAudio
Author Guerin, Lucy, 1961-
Access Conditions Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use for 10 years from the date of the interview. 
Description 2004. 
3 digital audio tapes (ca. 195 min.) 
Summary

Lucy Guerin born in Adelaide, talks about her family background and early life; her early training in ballet; her abilities as a young dance student; taking classes with Rex Reid; studying at the Centre for the Performing Arts (CPA); her teachers at the CPA; studying the Graham and Cunningham techniques; being part of the choreographic process and her first piece; moving to Sydney; the lack of independent dance culture in Australia at the time; working with Russell Dumas and the Dance Exchange; the influence of Dumas on her future; travelling to New York and Japan with Dumas; moving to New York with Rebecca Hilton; joining Dance Works in Melbourne; her success as a performer; the self obsession of a dancer; her choreographic development; her reasons for returning to New York; life in New York; Bebe Miller; Tere O'Connor; visiting France after receiving an award; the reception of her works, 'Solemn pink' and 'Incarnadine' in France; touring as a result of the French awards.

Guerin speaks about her aspirations on her return to Australia; the nature of Lucy Guerin Inc.; her first season in Australia in 1996; 'Robbery waitress on bail'; receiving project funding and making 'Heavy'; maintaining overseas connections; her sources of inspiration; auditioning dancers; her approach to choosing music; the use of new media in her work; her directions for the future; the work and artists who inspire her; her commission from Baryshnikov for the White Oak Dance Project; her dancers and the current movement styles in Melbourne.

Notes

Recorded on May 16, 2004 at Melbourne,Vic.

Index/Finding Aid Note Timed summary (3 p.) 
Subjects Guerin, Lucy, - 1961- - Interviews.  |  Dance - Australia.  |  Choreographers - Australia - Interviews.
Occupation Choreographers.
Other Authors Potter, Michelle, 1944-
Details Collect From
ORAL TRC 5141
Copy: Recording
Petherick Reading Room (Oral History)
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ORAL TRC 5141 (summary)
Copy: Summary
Petherick Reading Room (Oral History)
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