TIME to Take the Wheel

Running for its fourth consecutive year, SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre continues to bravely take on the hard-hitting topics affecting today’s youth, with their latest production TIME.

^{By Jenna Kirkham}

CREATED FOR AND by young people, TIME is a response to the troubling and confronting reality of teen deaths and lives lost on Territory roads each year. With this in mind, it’s never been more apparent for teens to understand the risks that come with the responsibility of having a driver’s licence.

TIME follows five teens as they rocket down the Stuart Highway, the wind in their hair as the speedometer clocks twice the speed limit. They excitedly embrace their newfound freedom, only to find their liberation is short-lived.

This incredibly powerful, bold and proactive response weaves music, words, movement and relationships to convey the confronting consequences that are all too real for the young people of today.

SLIDE has a great track record of using powerful and educational youth-led performances to communicate important messages to youth, the dance company refusing to shy away from critical youth-based issues.

Although challenging, SLIDE has delivered and crafted a beautifully honest and powerful performance, acknowledging the anguishing reality of the topic whilst reminding us that life is precious.

Hoping to inform novice drivers on the unknown risks they may face, TIME has been deemed essential viewing for all young drivers and has already been watched by over 6,000 Darwin and Katherine students and community members.

Aiming to inspire wiser decision making and ultimately save young Territory lives, the unique and thought-provoking choreography of TIME is sure to leave a lasting impression.

SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre 
WHEN WED 11 - FRI 13 SEP, 10.30AM & 7PM | SAT 14 SEP, 7PM
AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 
COST $20-$35
INFO yourcentre.com.au

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