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In an international first, the Minderoo Foundation supports the remount of Pina Bausch’s Tannhäuser Bacchanal.

Danced by WAAPA students with LINK Dance Company, this is the first time Tannhäuser Bacchanal will be performed outside of Germany and the first-ever performance of Pina Bausch's work in Perth. Widely considered to be the precursor to Bausch's famous The Rite of Spring, Tannhäuser Bacchanal will be taught by leading artist-in-residence Barbara Kaufmann supported by Marigia Maggipinto, both long-standing members of the Tanztheater Wuppertal. The Minderoo Foundation is proud to partner with WAAPA to bring these world-class arts practitioners to Perth as part of the Visiting Artist program. Performed by: 2nd and 3rd Year Dance students with LINK Dance Company Pina Bausch is one of the most important choreographers of the 20th century.