Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what it is, it wouldn’t be, and what it wouldn’t be, it would. You see? {Lewis Carroll}

As an adjudicator, can I please ask; “Why all the Contemporary routines gotsta be so sad?”

‘Contemporary’ according to the dictionary; happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time.

Therefore, can I ask choreographers to consider the many emotions of today. ‘Happy, joyful, content, satisfied, advantageous, joking, carefree, relieved.’ Surely not everyone is searching, crying, sad and angry? There are so many extraordinary choreographers out there. True talent. I imagine the possibilities!

It would be a nice relief when watching a category of 15 solos in a row, to have some portray different emotions. Just asking. Thanks!

Oh and Philip Glass and Max Richter are not the only composers out there.

Ballet and Contemporary pieces…there are so many incredible composers! Modern composers, female composers, contemporary composers of colour. One does not have to use a pop song done by a string quartet (my pet peeve). Introduce young people to classical music. There is so much to choose from!

Ok, rant over. Haha.

Looking forward to seeing 2023 seasons work. Big respect to all of you out there. I know it’s exhausting to come up with something new every year. You rock honestly. 🙂