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Raina Peterson is an acclaimed dancer, choreographer, writer, and theatre-maker of Fiji-Indian and English heritage, based in Australia. They are recognized as one of Australia's few professional practitioners of Mohiniyattam, a classical Indian dance form from Kerala. Peterson began performing at the age of five and commenced formal training in…
Journey Timeline
2015
In Plain Sanskrit — Premiered at Footscray Community Arts Centre, toured to Auckland in 2016. Collaborative work with Govind Pillai.
2018
Bent Bollywood — Collaborative work with Govind Pillai, presented at Midsumma Festival, shortlisted for a National Dance Award.
2019
Third Nature — Collaborative work with Govind Pillai, presented at Arts House.
2019
Kāla — Collaborative work with Govind Pillai, presented at Due West Festival.
2020
Drishti — Dance film, winner of two Melbourne Fringe Awards: 'Best dance and physical theatre' and 'Innovation' in culturally diverse practice. Collaborative work with Govind Pillai.
2022
Narasimha: ManLion — Solo work, winner of Melbourne Fringe Award for 'Best dance and physical theatre'.
2023
Mohini — Solo work, premiered at Arts House for Frame Festival.
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Awards & Honors
- 2022 · Melbourne Fringe Award for 'Best dance and physical theatre' — Melbourne Fringe
- 2020 · Melbourne Fringe Award for 'Best dance and physical theatre' — Melbourne Fringe
- 2020 · Melbourne Fringe Award for 'Innovation' in culturally diverse practice — Melbourne Fringe
- National Dance Award (shortlisted)
Media Coverage
- Interview #26 — Raina Peterson
Liminal magazine
- MOHINI by Raina Peterson
Beat Magazine
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