After 25 years, Australian dance star Lucy Guerin bows out of the company she founded
Choreographer Lucy Guerin is stepping down as artistic director of Lucy Guerin Inc after 25 years, passing the role to Melanie Lane. To mark the transition, Guerin performed in a public solo show titled 'Place Dances' in Melbourne.
Why it matters
Guerin's departure marks the end of a significant era for contemporary Australian dance, highlighting the challenges of longevity in the performing arts.
Lucy Guerin dances in her final work for Lucy Guerin Inc, Place Dances, at Buxton Contemporary in Melbourne. Photograph: Gianna Rizzo Lucy Guerin dances in her final work for Lucy Guerin Inc, Place Dances, at Buxton Contemporary in Melbourne. Photograph: Gianna Rizzo Dance After 25 years, Australian dance star Lucy Guerin bows out of the company she founded The choreographer said goodbye to Lucy Guerin Inc by dancing in public for the first time in 13 years - which she found ‘incredibly confronting’
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