100 Years of the History of Dance

as told by one man in 60 minutes with an energetic group finale

by Emma Canalese and Joseph Simons

The West Australian Critic’s Choice Weekly Winner

4.5 Stars The West Australian

It’s the school report you never knew you needed.

Bursting at the seams with fascinating facts, naughty stories and dance moves to die for, 100 Years Of The History Of Dance As Told By One Man In 60 Minutes With An Energetic Group Finale follows Jacob, a schoolboy presenting a report on the topic of his own choice. Not to be extra or anything, but Jacob has decided to cover 100 Years of the History of Dance!

Exploring the lives of influential choreographers including Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Bob Fosse, Rudolf Nureyev, Pina Bauch, Gene Kelly and Paula Abdul, Jacob not only talks about them, but demonstrates their signature style at the same time! As he prepares, Jacob ponders the difference between ‘influence’ and ‘plagiarism’ and begins to question his own legacy…

Development for this play began in New York City at the Roundabout Theater Rehearsal Studios, with Joseph Simons, Emma Canalese and Enrico Melozzi. Later developments took place in London, UK and Brisbane, Australia.

‘100 Years of The History of Dance”…. it does what it says on the tin, but also so much more. Tightly directed by Emma Canalese and clever in its simplicity….it is a show not to be missed’ - Blue Curtains, Brisbane

‘I was expecting 60 minutes of dance, but this show is so much more. It’s an evening of heart felt performance ending with the entire audience wanting to stand and join in the fun’ - Arts Review, Perth

'Had the audience in fits of laughter' - The West Australian

'I was expecting 60 minutes of dance, but this show is so much more. Don't miss the chance to be entertained, educated and captivated by this one man show' - Arts Review

'Technical prowess and a wonderful sense of comic timing' - Dance Australia Magazine

'Well researched, biting entertainment' - Traveltheatres.org

'A production driven by infectious joy' - SeeSaw

'A stylistic kaleidoscope, spirited, energetic and vividly kinetic' - Xpress Magazine

'Like nothing I've ever seen. Brilliant theatre' - XS Entertainment

'Fabulous, funny and fascinating' - Fringe Feed 'Absolutely brilliant' - Blue Curtains

Director Emma Canalese

Writers Emma Canalese and Joseph Simons

Set and Costume Design Adam Gardnir Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright

Stage Manager Genevieve Davidson

Performed by Joseph Simons

Additional performances by Trent Sinclair and Andrew Longo at Fringe World, Perth 2020