RYAN Pearson has just returned from a very successful international tour with the Sydney Dance Company, performing in “Impermanence” with shows in Barcelona, Spain, The Theatre Royal in London, Belgrade, Serbia and finishing up in the US cities of Portland, Washington and New York.
Ryan, who is of Biripi and Worimi descent on his mothers’ side and Minang, Goreng and Balardung on his fathers’ side, has worked tirelessly to achieve his life goal as a dancer.
He worked his way through the NSW Schools’ Aboriginal Dance Company and attended the Professional Division Summer Intensive at Alvin Aily American Dance Theatre in New York City.
He has a very impressive and long CV culminating in becoming part of the Sydney Dance Company in 2024.
The company is now bringing its production “Momenta” to The Glasshouse in Port Macquarie on 2 August.
Ryan said he is excited to bring Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela’s production to life
“I love working with Rafael as he teaches his dancers to reach for the stars and is very passionate about our work,” he told News Of The Area.
Dancing is a full-time job for Ryan with intensive training five days per week.
His passion likely comes from his paternal grandmother who was the first Aboriginal Ballet Dancer in Australia and performed through the 1950s.
“Dancing serves a lot of things in my life; it’s my career and my passion.
“It connects me with my culture and family.”
Ryan is expecting a large family contingent at the Port Macquarie performance.
By Bill HARROW
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