I.D.
by Stephanie Sorn Dixon & L2R
— The narratives that intersect.
Phil, Nolly and Harshil share house and hip-hop styles even though they move in different worlds. Brought together by Stephanie Sorn Dixon, L2R’s newest choreographic voice from Naarm’s West, three young street dancers come together in a full length work to explore their I.D.
Harnessing the raw energy of street dance from local and global perspectives, I.D. challenges conventional boundaries and celebrates the rich tapestry of intersectional narratives fostered within the dance community.
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Choreographer: Stephanie Sorn Dixon
Performers: Nolly Zaa Thang, Harshil Vora and Phil Pham
This project received the Cash To Create grant through the Fringe Fund.
Stephanie Sorn Dixon is an emerging dance artist with a passion for blending street dance with contemporary forms. Living on the unceded lands of the Kulin Nations in Naarm (Melbourne), her work emphasises cultural identity and community engagement. As an artist affiliated with L2R Dance and a graduate of VCA, Stephanie continues to push the boundaries of dance and inspire the next generation of artists.
Phil Pham is an artist of Vietnamese descent and an active member of Melbourne’s freestyle dance scene. He uses dance and music to navigate life and express himself. Since 2018, he has delved into many styles, including Hip Hop, House, Breaking and Capoeira. He co-hosts Raise the Roof, a weekly session dedicated to the love of house dance and house music. He aims to bring music to life; to keep exploring and growing throughout his journey, all the while learning about and respecting the cultures and roots of everything that came before him.
Born and raised in Mumbai, Harshil Vora pursued a BFA in dance in Melbourne, aiming to blend Indian classical, street dance, and contemporary styles. Collaborating with renowned choreographers globally, he continues with an innovative approach to refine dance by merging elements of dance styles, seamlessly enhancing them with visual arts, music, lighting, and technology.
Nolly Zaa Thang is a movement artist born and raised in Myanmar. She migrated to Australia in 2012 where she discovered her love for street dance. In 2013 she attended L2R Dance Next Gen program where her passion for dance accelerated. In the decade of dance practise, she is now working as a professional dancer and teacher. Nolly is passionate about creating opportunities in her community and aims to ignite creativity and freedom with the next generation of dancers. She is determined to eliminate the stigma people have around dancing in her community by emphasizing the positive outcomes that emerge from movement.