Chunky Move is located on the unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We respectfully acknowledge the significant contributions of Australia’s First Peoples, and are committed to supporting the continuity of culture and relationship to this land.
History
Founded in 1995 by Artistic Director, Gideon Obarzanek and Executive Producer, Angharad Wynne-Jones, Chunky Move established itself as one of Australia’s most innovative, awarded and recognised performing arts companies, setting an early precedent for Australia by eschewing an ensemble model and embedding artistic reinvention.
Under the Artistic Directorship of acclaimed Dutch choreographer, Anouk Van Dijk (2012 – 2018), Chunky Move continued to provide creative exploration for audiences, dancers and collaborators.
In December 2018, Antony Hamilton, Kristy Ayre and Freya Waterson were appointed to lead the company. These appointments signalled a contemporary approach to leadership transition and have provided invigorated artistic and organisational capacity to evolve Chunky Move for a new generation of dance artists and audiences.
To explore the company’s history, deep dive the archive here.