What’s on

Ausdance National has launched a new virtual platform, ‘From the Vault – a retrospective of Australian dance’. It features two decades of the choreographic work of independent artists, small and large companies, youth dance companies, and the culturally diverse work of First Nations artists. It demonstrates the richness of Australian dance, much of which is now being lost through severely diminished funding over this period and is a reminder to governments of the danger of losing the best of Australia’s dance without further investment.

We begin with some of those who have been awarded an Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance since 2003. In the coming weeks, we’ll also profile choreographers from other dance sectors, including First Nations dance, youth dance practice, small companies & projects, dance & disability, and community dance. We will also include some of the Australian pieces commissioned by the larger companies in recent years.

We will add new videos each week starting on 4 May, so watch this space each Monday!

Inspired Dance Film Fest Australia is a brand-new dance on film festival being held in Sydney, November 8 2020. The festival provides a platform for dancers, choreographers, and filmmakers to explore their creativity in a short film format. IDFFA is an international festival with a strong focus on nurturing Australian talent. The festival welcomes all genres of dance and encourages bold, innovative ideas that push the boundaries of dance on film.

The festival is proudly supported by ambassadors Todd McKenney, Kelley Abbey, Aaron Cash, Dein Perry, Deborah Brown, and Stephen Tannos. Click here to submit now!>>>

Facilitated by Yasmin Brock – Ballet / Contemporary dancer and teacher

More information, date, time and zoom registration link coming soon!

Sprung!! has officially launched its exciting new online program of classes for people of varying abilities and disabilities around Australia. 

Having gained respect and acclaim for their dance theatre works, developed using collaborative and disability-led processes, Sprung!! is now embracing the online teaching space as a way to further connect and create.

Sprung!! Online offers a range of weekly classes – from Zumba and Street Dance to Physical Comedy, an Auslan Signing Choir to Musical Theatre Dance. And every week ends with a Friday Night Dance Party!

It’s so easy to join! All participants will need is a space to move and a connection to Zoom. Email the team at info@sprung.org.au

For more information head to the Sprung website here>>>

MOVE IT – Live Online is an hour of dance, fitness & fun televised and digitalised to you live in the safety and the convenience of your own home. Tune in every Thursday morning for a 9:30 am start AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time – Sydney). Don’t worry if you can’t make it then, our classes are recorded and will be available on demand.
All you need is to remove the trip hazards, grab a matt or cushion, water bottle, and towel because you’re going to get sweaty.
Move It Online are offering this class to everyone for FREE for a limited period.

Follow Move It Online on Facebook for the most up to date information, click here.

You can view previous classes online now on their YouTube here.

DUTI studio has launched its Virtual platform, holding a broad range of classes, for beginner right up to advanced. Classes available are Hip Hop, Heels, Contemporary, Commercial Jazz to name a few.
These classes will be tutorial style video classes, this will allow you to rewind and pause and take the class at your own pace! Classes will be online for 48 hours. You will check-in online to each class through MINDBODY or www.dutistudios.com.au/timetable as per usual to gain access to your class.
Online Class Prices:
Casual Single Class $13
Online 5 Class Pass $50 (3-month expiry)
Online 10 Class Pass $100 (6-month expiry)
Purchase passes online or download the free Mindbody APP.

For more information head to their website here>>>

Sydney Dance Company have learned their Virtual Studio. 

“There’s never been a more important time to stay active and dance is the perfect way to maintain your physical and mental health while having fun!” Rafael Bonachela.

Classes include Ballet Beginner, Body Conditioning, Contemporary Beginner, Feel Good Friday, Hip Hopp Beginner, Jazz Beginner, Latin Funk Workout and Strength and Conditioning Open. There are many payment options to suit your needs and you can participate in unlimited classes for $28 a week. Grab a dining room chair or edge of a table, clear some space and you’re ready to dance. Your Sydney Dance Company community is waiting and we can’t wait to see you in the Virtual Studio!

For more information and to book a class head to the SDC website here>>>

For our contemporary dancers or lovers of the genre, QLD based Liesel Zink a Brisbane based contemporary choreographer/teacher who loves sharing the joy of moving has launched her online classes. These Contemporary classes designed for lounge room spaces are tailed for anyone, of any age, from anywhere around the world! At this stage, classes are designed to be a beginner to intermediate level of dance. The classes will be held weekly on Thursdays 6 – 6:45pm AEST (Brisbane time) Optional post-class chat/check-ins.

If you would like more information you can email Liesel here>>>

Directed by Sydney based dance artists Lucy Doherty & Robert McLean, One Dance Collective aims to provide inspiration and information to support the evolution of a new generation of dance artists within Australia and overseas.

MOVING MEDITATION

ALL LEVELS: COMING SOON

A guided movement meditation practice with Lucy Doherty connecting to the body, emotions, mindfulness & the present moment.

Downloadable so you can save & come back to it again & again. Register your interest to be notified when this class becomes available!

interested? head to One Dance Collective website here to register your spot click here>>>