Melbourne review wrap: Three by Yuiko Masukawa; Prism by The Australian Ballet

DANCE

Three ★★★

Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury, until September 27

Yuiko Masukawa is a classically trained choreographer and teacher whose work explores how ballet registers in different social contexts. In this latest work, she enlists the help of three markedly experimental dance makers to extend that inquiry.

It’s a project that is very much of the moment. In Melbourne, at least, ballet and contemporary dance are increasingly rubbing shoulders. The upcoming DanceX Festival, for example, has companies in both traditions sharing the same platform.

Much of this co-mingling – about which I have mixed feelings – is driven by The Australian Ballet. And it’s no surprise to find that the development of this production, which is based on a short dance film, was also supported by the company