About us

We design and deliver accessible and sustainable services to support Australian dance professionals.

We are part of a network of Ausdance organisations delivering integrated programs across the country, anticipating industry issues and providing innovative and inclusive responses.

Our mission, our aims.

Our mission is to educate, inspire and support the dance community to reach its potential as a dynamic force within local, national and international communities. This means we aim to:

  • provide leadership in dance education, advocacy, policy development and debate.
  • provide a national voice for dance development in Australia.
  • champion innovation, creativity and diversity in dance.
  • encourage access to and understanding of dance in communities throughout Australia.
  • assist in identifying and promoting all dance traditions that exist in Australia, in recognition of their cultural importance.
  • foster international links with dance and dance-related organisations.

Ausdance network members:

Ausdance ACT

Partner since:

We have a special interest in the independent sector, youth and community and professional development for dance teachers in the ACT.

T 02 6247 9103

Neil Roach, Director

Address

E Block, Gorman House, Ainslie Ave, Braddon ACT 2612

Ausdance NSW

Partner since:

We are the main support and advocacy body for dance in NSW. We are committed to raising the profile of local companies and artists, both nationally and internationally.

T 02 9256 4800

Cathy Murdoch, Director
Gina Shrubsall, Marketing & Administration Coordinator

Address

Pier 4 The Wharf, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000

Ausdance NT

Partner since:

We have a strong regional network and our office is the home of dance in the Northern Territory.

T 08 8981 7002

Kristy Schubert, Acting Director

Postal address

PO Box 823 Darwin 0801

Street address

56 McMinn Street Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts, Darwin

Ausdance QLD

Partner since:

We work to bring recognition to the many roles that dance plays in the cultural life of Queensland and to maximise opportunities for practitioners.
 

P 07 3852 3655

Ann McLean, Director
Matt O'Neill, Marketing and Communications
Erin Turnbridge, Memberships Officer / Studio Manager

Address

Level 3, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art
420 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley Qld 4006

Ausdance SA

Partner since:

We provide resources, advice, advocacy, education and professional development for dance artists, practitioners and enthusiasts throughout the state.

Tel  08 8212 0825
Fax 08 8212 0830

Phil Callaghan, Director
Cherie Broad, Education & Projects Manager
Aisha Jasper, Marketing Coordinator

Postal address

GPO Box 1810, Adelaide SA 5001

Street address

Level 3 The Atrium, Station Arcade
136 North Terrace Adelaide, SA, 5000

Ausdance VIC

Partner since:

Ausdance Victoria is the voice for dance in Victoria. We aim to lead, support and champion all things dance.

P: 03 9689 2055

Director, Minerva Draeger
Education and Training Manager, Katrina Rank
Communications and Operations Coordinator, Claire Bradley
VET Co-ordinator, Kate Kaleb

Address

45 Moreland St, Footscray VIC 3011

Ausdance WA

Partner since:

All West Australian dancers, school teachers, studio teachers, choreographers, dance health professionals, dance writers, arts workers and dance audiences are encouraged to join us and reap the rewards.

P: 08 9322 6101

Michelle Saunders, Director
Li-anne Carroll, Projects Manager
Sharon Squires-Hansen, Communications Manager
Robyn Smith, Administrator

Postal address

PO Box 7452, Cloisters Square, WA 6850 

Street address

1st Floor, King Street Arts Centre, 357 – 365 Murray Street, Perth