Dance Australia

DOORS WIDE OPEN

ANTONY HAMILTON springs into the room wearing his trademark knitted beanie. Today it’s yellow, and matches his bright orange t-shirt, colours that fit in well with the orange and rust décor of the building. We are at the home of Chunky Move in Melbourne, which has become Hamilton’s office this year since he was appointed (alongside new executive director Kristy Ayre) as the new artistic director.

Like the two previous directors, Gideon Obarzanek and Anouk van Dijk, Hamilton is a choreographer, and comes to the role with nearly 20 years of experience. He is an impressive example of an artist who has made a living and

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