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ABOUT

THE COMPANY
Welcome to VERTICAL SHADOWS official website. The company that is known for pushing the boundaries artistically and constantly contributing to the evolving contemporary dance scene – VERTICAL SHADOWS is the pure essence of live art. Established in 2008, Vertical Shadows have quickly become one of Australia’s most respected dance institutes. Lead by Artistic Director Stephen Agisilaou, the company brings not just relevant choreography, but an entire world of thoughts and feelings complimented by world class lighting, sets, and scores. Vertical Shadows only selects the best performers to create it's theatrical atmosphere.With a focus on strong technique and a style that is creatively unique and innovative, story and dance mix seamlessly. The company is committed to maintaining the essence and origin of contemporary dance whilst expanding the genre to a broader audience.

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

"When it comes to the art's, I feel there is something greater than myself driving me through it. The decision to commit your lifes work to art isn't so much a decision than something you have no choice over."

Stephen Agisilaou
Currently Stephen is working on two new shows for 2012 with his company Vertical Shadows, starting with "LUNA" premiering at the start of next year.2011 found Stephen choreographing the Melbourne premier of the Tony award winning “SPRING AWAKENING” and the green room awarded musical “PRODIGAL” by Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank. He also choreographed the Melbourne production of the hit Broadway show “Urinetown” and just finished working as choreographer for the highly acclaimed Rock Opera “Matalor”. Opera Australia also brought Stephen in this year to assist them in their South Pacific auditions.In 2010 he grace our screens as a choreographer on the hit tv show "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE AUSTRALIA" and has also worked on shows like "STAR STRUCK", “KATH AND KIM” and numerous commercials for company’s such as “MYER” and “TXU” In 2009 Stephen took on his biggest venture yet and created Vertical Shadows, contemporary company. Dedicated to giving paid work to the Australian dance industry. In its first year Vertical Shadows put on productions of the highest level and won many awards including Best Choreography at the Short and Sweet dance festival. Vertical Shadows is now one of Melbourne’s biggest company’s.2005 Stephen relocated to LA to dance where he was asked to audition for MOVE: The Company, one of Canada's edgiest contemporary companies. Stephen was a principal male dancer in the company and in his second year he became Co-Director of the MOVE Dance Project. He also danced and starred in the internationally winning film "PERCEPTIONS" and directed his first two short films “TALK SHOW HOST” and “INERTIA CREEPS” At the late age of 17 Stephen a self-taught hip-hop dancer received his diploma in dance, training in jazz, musical theatre, contemporary and classical ballet. Stephen's inborn ability to engage an audience with his individual style of choreography saw him become one of Melbourne's favorite Hip-Hop teachers, being featured in music videos for such artist as “RICKY LEE” and “JADE MACRAE”. Stephen became one of the first members and assistant choreographer for the Melbourne sector of the international Hip Hop Crew Dance2XS.

COMPANY

COMPANY BOARD

COMPANY DANCERS

Timothy Walsh

Jayden Hicks

James Batchelor

Rachael Ireson

Jessica Mortlock.

Rachel Coulson

Hayley Uberti

Erin Hooper

Robyn Max Wyngaard

Catherine Bergantino

Lauren Drago

Rebecca Demarte

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / FOUNDER

Stephen Agisilaou

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Tony Keeble

ADMINISTRATOR

Vall Ho

CHAIR

Deb Cantoni & Ariel Cantoni

The Space Dance & Arts Center

TREASURER

Terry Sotos

HEAD OF BALLET

Angj Sioe

NEWS

LATEST NEWS
24/11/2011Director Stephen Agisilaou has just assisted OPERA AUSTRALIA in their 2011 auditions for South Pacific The Musical12/10/2011Premier of MATALOR The Rock Oprah choreographed by director Stephen Agisilaou at Chapel Off Chapel12/09/2011We just performed our latest work "Fox TImes" at IMMERSED industry night.29/07/2011We were so pleased to have been asked to perform at HATS OFF charity event.22/6/2011We would like to welcome "BELLUCCIO" as official dress sponsor for Release The Stars04/06/2011Check out the featured article in this months Dance Informa Magazine27/05/2011We are giving away FREE TICKETS on Facebook13/05/2011Tickets now on sale for RELEASE THE STARS2/5/2011 This week Vertical Shadows is performing in the 2011 SHORT AND SWEET Dance Festival Melbourne.12/2/2011Vertical Shadows announces new cast for the premier of there new show RELEASE THE STARS27/1/2011Today is the Premier of SPRING AWAKENING in Melbourne. 17//1/2011Director Stephen is currently working as choreographer on the award winning musical PRODIGAL 5/12/2010Director Stephen Agisilaou has just been announced as the choreographer for the Melbourne premier of SPRING AWAKENING 11/11/2010Vertical Shadows announce auditions for there 2011 shows.04/8/2010Director Stephen Agisilaou is heading over to LA and Canada toteach a series of work shops and will be returning in 2 months.29/5/2010Vertical Shadows performed at the 2010 SHORT AND SWEET Dance Festival in Melbourne. 6/5/2010Vertical Shadows Sells out there first show of 2010 HOME to amazing reviews.9/6/2009Vertical Shadows just won the Ian White award for best choreography at the SHORT AND SWEET Dance Festival in Melbourne, also won BEST FEMALE DANCER to company member Rachale Ireson for her amazing work in Vertical Shadows Foreign Contaminant.Review from this weeks Age6/6/2009Vertical Shadows just performed 2 pieces at the Melbourne Short & Sweet Festival11/7/2009We would like to thank our very special guest teacher Ange Soie from Japan who took the company for ballet today . 27/6/2009Vertical Shadows would like to pay their respects to the greatest entertainer of our time Michael Jackson. Words cannot express our heartbreak over this loss. I have to say that anything I have achieved in my life as an entertainer could not have happened with out the music, the dance and the charisma that this man brought into my heart. My soul is stained with his mark and will hold that blemish till the day I die. Sending our blessing to his family and friends.Vertical ShadowsDIRECTORStephen Agisilaou22/6/2009VS just performed there new piece Foreign Contaminant at Melbourne’s Industry Night IMMERSED.3/7/2009Director Stephen Agisilaou Featured Interview in this weeks Progress Leader Magazine.

News Of The Week

Casting South Pacific 2012: Neil Rutherford Interview

Director Stephen Agisilaou has just assisted OPERA AUSTRALIA in their 2011 auditions for South Pacific The Musical

REVIEWS "Cutting edge choreography" THE AGE "Agisilaous eye for detail is extraordinary" DANCE INFORMER "This is dance!." HERALD SUN "An extraordinary example of the wealth of dance talent in Australia today." THE AUSTRALIAN STAGE "His work is different to many contemporary choreographers He is one to watch, not just in Australia but internationally. ALREADY GORGEOUS "One of the most refreshing, innovative & captivating companys I've seen" YOUNG PERFORMERS.COM “I Felt Privileged To Watch True Art Take Place Right In Front Of Me” – THEATRE PEOPLE.COM

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SPONSORS

SPONSORS

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THE SPACE Dance And Arts Centre
The Space Dance and Arts Centre is an exciting new dance and arts centre featuring a variety dance and rehearsal studios, theatre, meeting room, gallery space and lounge. The Space has a range of dance classes for people of various dance abilities and interest levels as well as providing rehearsal and performance space for artists and producers.The Space Dance and Arts Centre is located on Chapel Street opposite Pran Central. (Entrance in Carlton St). Conveniently close to coffee shops, restaurants, parking, Chapel off Chapel and in the heart of Melbourne's shopping district.

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Bdesign was created from a desire to imagine and then produce creative and stunning concepts for all types of live performance events.As a creative event agency and consultancy we are a production nexus where creativity inspires design and artisans turn design into reality.Creative energy and good design allows us to consistantly produce stunning products, to inspire, amaze and impress.B design is dedicated to innovation in design and integration of all aspects of the event with a focus on making an event not only memorable but also accountable.

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DANCE LIFE
DanceLife promotes and brings together the Australian dance and performing arts community offline and online through live events, talent and industry expert interviews, audition notices, industry news as it happens and a business directory.DanceLife is a complete online directory and social network, catering to the aspirations of all types of performers as well as anyone that is interested in dance and entertainment. DanceLife launches at a time when dance, entertainment and performing is rapidly growing as an industry in Australia.

CONTACT

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Phone

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0406 0304001 0492

111 Wiltshire Drive Kew, 3101 Australia

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"Vertical Shadows solidifies its place as one
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