On a chilly Adelaide morning with a cup of tea, the immense passion of choreographer and Artistic Director of Restless Dance Theatre Artistic Director Michelle Ryan for her work cuts through the gloom.

It’s one of the reasons the company has gathered a broad and dedicated audience in its home city, though the interruption of COVID has made it harder to share that across state borders, until now.

“Working interstate is a bit different. But seeing our dancers on stage, with such skill levels, I think a lot of people might just be surprised at how good our artists are.”

Two pairs of dancers interact with each other on a set of mirrors. One person pushes another back without touching, another curls up as a person extends their hand above their back.

Restless Dance Theatre’s Shifting Perspectives. Photo © Shane Reid

Despite the COVID challenges, Restless Dance Theatre is making waves across the country. Guttered, a work set in a bowling alley that includes performers both with and without a disability, featured in the 2023 Sydney Festival. Limelight reviewer Olivia Stewart lauded Ryan’s choreography as “reflecting her gift for tailoring the...