New exhibition dances into Adelaide
A new exhibition is set to open in Adelaide capturing the freedom and joy of dance. 'Dancer' – a National Portrait Gallery touring exhibition will be on display from at David Roche Gallery in North Adelaide from 7 June.
From letting loose in the lounge room to enthralling audiences on stage, this exhibition captures the experience of lives lived through dance. Drawn from the National Portrait Gallery collection, it incorporates 52 works of contemporary photographers and features, such dance legends as Irina Baronova, Robert Helpmann and Anna Pavlova, plus dancers from Adelaide's Restless Dance Theatre.
ABC Radio Adelaide will preview the 'Dancer' exhibition tomorrow and has tickets for you to win.
For your chance to explore the uplifting power of dance at David Roche Gallery's latest exhibition, listen to SA Weekends with Deb Tribe on Saturday 28 June and keep an ear out for the cue to call or text.
Prize details One of 5 double passes to see 'Dancer' – a National Portrait Gallery touring exhibition at David Roche Gallery, North Adelaide.
One of 5 double passes to see 'Dancer' – a National Portrait Gallery touring exhibition at David Roche Gallery, North Adelaide. Valid until 16 August.
Valid until 16 August. Passes can only be used once for entry to the exhibition (not including access to the David Roche Collection or a tour of the house).
Passes can only be used once for entry to the exhibition (not including access to the David Roche Collection or a tour of the house). The value of each pass is $24.
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