Martin del Amo

MARTIN DEL AMO, originally from Germany, is a Sydney-based choreographer and dancer. He is best known for his full-length solos, fusing idiosyncratic movement and intimate storytelling. These include 'It’s a Jungle Out There' (2009), 'Never Been This Far Away From Home' (2007) and 'Under Attack' (2005), all of which received significant critical acclaim. In recent years, Martin has increasingly built a reputation as creator of group works and solos for others including 'Slow Dances For Fast Times' (Carriageworks, 2013), 'Anatomy of an Afternoon' (2012 Sydney Festival, Sydney Opera House) and 'Mountains Never Meet' (Riverside Parramatta, 2011). Martin regularly teaches for a wide range of arts organisations and companies and has extensively worked as mentor, consultant and dramaturg. He also writes and frequently contributes to RealTime magazine. Last year, Martin was nominated for a Helpmann Award in the category Best Ballet or Dance Work. He has also been nominated for two Australian Dance Awards – Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance (2010) and Best Male Dancer (2005). His work has toured nationally and internationally (UK, Japan, Brazil).