Tilda Morse
Arts North West
Tilda started formal lessons in Moree NSW when at three years old, and throughout their 14 years of dance has been fortunate enough to take instruction from some incredibly inspirational teachers and mentors both face to face and via Zoom. Living regionally has meant that during most school holidays they travel to a capital city to attend a dance workshop or two, eisteddfod or an audition, and they are forever grateful to their family for their dedication to Tilda’s commitment to dance.
Over the years, Tilda’s genres of choice have narrowed to contemporary and classical ballet. Even though they are very different forms of dance, they go hand in hand; perfecting technique in classical ballet assists with control and the overall performance of contemporary dance.
Tilda enjoys choreographing for themself and others, taking inspiration from pieces of music they resonate with, and they love to work with individuals who come to them with an idea of what they want to include in their work. Tilda also loves acting and performing in musical theatre and designing and making costumes for the stage.
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Brisbane Internationa Contemporary Dance Prix Performance
Artwork description
Video and Images from the Brisbane Internationa Contemporary Dance Prix Performance, 2024, choreographed by Jason Mabana
Artist Statement
The video I have submitted is of me performing at the Brisbane Internationa Contemporary Dance (BICD) Prix this year. It was my first time ever competing in a strictly contemporary competition. It was an incredible experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow as a dancer.
There was a week-long workshop full of a variety of different contemporary teachers each with their own style. Through this experience, I discovered how much I enjoy contemporary dance. It allowed me to broaden my dance knowledge and I am more motivated to pursue this as my career than I ever was before. The piece I performed in this video was choreographed by Jason Mabana, whose choreography challenged me to push my limits and learn new techniques. One of the most exciting parts of the experience was creating and performing my own choreography. This opportunity gave me the freedom to express myself for a wide audience.