NSW: Sydney Dance Company director killed by garbage truck=2

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2007
NSW: Sydney Dance Company director killed by garbage truck=2

On May 4, The Sydney Dance Company announced Ms Liedtke, 30, would begin as artistic
director on October 2, taking over from Graeme Murphy, who has held the role since 1976.

"We heard about the death about 10.45 this morning," the company's spokeswoman Carli
Ratcliff said.

"Our deepest sympathy goes to her partner and her family.

"We're in deep shock."

The German-born, Australian-based freelance choreographer won the influential position
after a world-wide search.

At the time, Sydney Dance Company chair Tom Dery said Ms Liedtke had an original choreographic
voice, a clearly defined creative spirit and the energy and commitment to take the company
into the future.

Born in Stuttgart, Ms Liedtke began her dance and theatre studies in Madrid, and later
graduated from the Ballet Rambert School before taking up residence in Sydney in 1996.

She was a member of the Australian Dance Theatre for four years, touring Australia,
Asia, the UK and North America.

She joined Lloyd Newsons DV8 Physical Theatre in 2003, dancing throughout Europe.

In tandem with her career as a performer, Ms Liedtke was an award-winning choreographer,
winning the Dance Australia Critics Choice for most promising choreography in 1999 and
2000.

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