Watched Panopticon Surveillance by Courtly Arts Performers of Victoria Baroque Dances

Watched: Panopticon Surveillance is a 10-minute contemporary dance work created and performed by Dancing the Dance 2 students at Studio 221 in Southbank. Inspired by Michel Foucault's Panopticon theory, the performance examines surveillance as both an external force and internalized condition, with dancers navigating states of observation, control, and resistance toward autonomy. Under the choreographic direction of Dr. Megan Beckwith, it questions whether freedom is attainable under constant watch. The single-day event occurs on May 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 3:15 PM AEST, with wheelchair-accessible venue and tickets priced at $2.