3 is a choreographic work for three dancers, a basketball team and camera -  created by choreographer Yuiko Masukawa. It is a celebration of the virtuosity of dance, and the improvisational aesthetics of sport.

From its genesis as a dance-film, 3 won The Australian Ballet and Telstra’s Emerging Choreographer Award. Now as a full-length performance, 3 returns to the location it was originally filmed, Narrandjeri stadium, for a presentation that blends dance, sport and live filmmaking.

Three contemporary dancers - Geoffrey Watson, Louie Wisby and Benjamin Hurley - move through a balletic score in and around a live basketball game. Together with filmmaker Sam McGilp, they create a live screen dance work, presented to the audience in real-time. The work parallels dance and sport, acknowledging their shared expertise and artistry.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. Supported through a studio residency at WXYZ Studios, Lucy Guerin Inc. Development of 3 was proudly supported by The Australian Ballet. The project is presented by Darebin Arts as part of FUSE Festival, and produced by Insite Arts.