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Scottish Dance

Australia is a very multicultural country. There is no question the English, Irish and Scottish emigrants dominate the national mix, but this is changing. Greece and Italy is strongly represented and in the recent migration waves Asian and Arabic nations are strongly visible too.

Sometimes this cultural mix creates issues but for most of the time people here leave in relative harmony.

This photograph of Scottish Dance performed by young girls at Martin Place was part of tribute to Scottish heritage in Australia. Lots of dancing, kilts and pipers around.

Naomi dancing in the street MG_6338-20

I have photographed Naomi near channel 7 studios. She was an obvious photographic choice due to her coordinated outfit and her happy behaviour. What was she doing? She had her headphones on, listening to music and dancing a routine right in front of me.

Oh, I have a question: Why do all girls think that they look horrible on photographs? Is it just to make us compliment them to the contrary? Well it worked on me. Naomi, you looked fantastic and I loved your dance steps.

Gorgeous Brunette watching fashion show

Last night I took some photographs during Pitt Stop fashion show. The show was designed to attract customers to the local selection of fashion boutiques. It attracted few hundred spectators. The organisers intermixed the fashion show with dance routines ranging from rap to tango. It was during the tango that I have spotted this gorgeous brunette obviously deeply affected by the dancing performance. And it should be no surprise as the tango dancers were extremely good. Not only were they skilled dancers but the choreography of their routine was very well designed to show off their skill and how well they performed together. Well done Pitt Stop!

Dragon Dance, China Town, Sydney Australia

Chinese Dragon Dance is traditionally performed during the New Year celebrations. In this case however, it was performed with intention to bring good luck to a function held by a bank in Sydney’s China Town. The dance lasted about 30 minutes and was visibly physically demanding on the performers. Colourful, red and gold costumes as well as very loud drums brought attention of countless passers by.

Gray Beard - Portrait of a Homeless Man

I’ve photographed this interestingly dressed man in Sydney’s China Town. We were both watching a Dragon Dance performed by a very skilled group of young man. The show was very captivating and literally stopped traffic. The show was intended for a function in a local bank and it turned into a street spectacle for all.

NSW Department of Education Dance show has brought many colourful dance teams. This team in bright green outfits with their silver balls was quite unique in choice of attire because it was not only very effective but also very traditional. Most other teams had much more elaborate costumes which at times were at odds with their ability to perform.

NSW Department of Education is currently running a form of self promotion at Sydney’s Martin place. There is a large variety of schools participating in this project. There are a lot of children involved from the youngest to seniors. Here is a senior class in a modern dance. Choreography and costumes for this act were very good and the performers kept the audience mesmerised with their agility.