A new XR Dance work by Annalouise Paul

Set within UNESCO-listed heritage houses, shopfronts and natural beauty of Penang’s tropical gardens, A Late Bloomer is a new VR Dance work that explores identity, trade and heritage. The integration of emergent technologies to preserve and respond to these living spaces together with the human body, hold a multiplicity of stories.

An engaging and rich story created by local and international artists who will perform live and virtually in an immersive experience.

A Late Bloomer is a new collaboration between Annalouise Paul Dance Theatre (Australia) and Cahaya XR (Penang) and professional dance artists Chan Kar Kah (Kuala Lumpur), Ruby Jayaseelan (Singapore) and Luvenia Kalia (Penang) in a first artistic development in Penang from 30 August – 16 September 2022.

Malaysian partners: Angel Community Cafe, Blue Mansion, Euphoria Dance, George Town Festival, Hunza Properties, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Tropical Spice Garden.

Supported by the Australian High Commission in Malaysia.

Creative Team  

Director/Choreographer:  Annalouise Paul
VR Director: Peta Khan
Dance Artists:  Chan Kar Kah, Ruby Jayaseelan, Luvenia Kalia
Technologist: Stephen Voon

VR Production: Cahaya XR, Maitree House
Producer: Annalouise Paul Dance Theatre

Photos: Sherwynd Kessler

Photos: Development of ‘A Late Bloomer’ in Malaysia by Annalouise Paul Dance Theatre.