Samantha Chester (part 1)

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"we have much more capacity than we imagine" - Samantha Chester Samantha Chester is a dance theatre maker, movement director and educator from Sydney. She has worked in a number of contexts to create new dance and theatre works. We catch up in her office at WAAPA and talk about: * making shows * teaching * burnout * nurturing and constructing identity * iyengar yoga * her show " the astronaut " * novelty * teaching at WAAPA * administration * Australia Council * trying to reveal something * listening to people * folly vs outcome * social status * martha graham * western sydney dance training * "it's a long life, what you choose to do with your energy is your most important thing" - Samantha Chester * reaching capacity * "you've got to be careful you don't become a martyr" - Samantha Chester * "you're only trapped if you think you're trapped" - Samantha Chester more info: * homepage * vimeo * facebook * perth arts live * the blue room * dance australia * australian cultural fund * the west australian * association of theatre movement educators * readymade works ultimo

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