• Ausdance Queensland

Ausdance Queensland

Ausdance Queensland represents the interests of Queensland Dance, its artists and its communities – stimulating opportunities for the dance sector to realise its full potential.

As the professional service organisation for dance in Queensland, the association helps to build the capacity of the professional, community, educational and recreational sectors of the State’s dance industry. It works to bring recognition to the many roles that dance plays in the cultural life of Queensland, and to maximise the opportunities and potential presented by the form and its practitioners. This work is inclusive of contemporary and traditional artistic practice, cultural maintenance, community development, audience engagement and education.

Programs

Bell Tower Choreographic Workshop

The Bell Tower Choreographic Workshop provides a location where:

• Dance makers explore the creation of new choreographic work
• Dance audiences can see dance artists at work and contribute to their creative process with showings of 25 new work-in-progress and over 40 public forums scheduled for 2010.

All Bell Tower showings and forums are free public admission.

Programs Offered in 2010

• Bell Tower I – space for creative development and exploration
• Bell Tower II – supported showings and public forums
• Bell Tower III – Choreographic Residencies – funded by the Australia Council’s Dance Board in partnership with QPAC, the Judith Wright Centre and Brisbane Powerhouse
• Bell Tower IV – Touring – a regional touring pilot program in partnership with NARPACA network members
• Brisbane Front – Choreographic Residencies – funded by Brisbane City Council to create work for non-traditional performance spaces

Dance Made In Queensland

Queensland is home to one of Australia's most vibrant, dynamic and energetic dance communities, encompassing a diverse range of dance styles from classical and contemporary to Indigenous and world dance. Contained on this website is a directory of some of Queensland's most respected dance companies and practitioners, including established and emerging independent artists, all of whom produce innovative and inspiring dance. In representing the interests of Queensland Dance, its artists and its communities we compile and co-ordinate Dance Made In Queensland providing a snapshot of tour ready dance being created by the State’s dance makers. For more information or to view the Artists’ profiles visit www.ausdanceqld.org.au

Networking and Professional Development

Ausdance Queensland provides a range of networking and professional development opportunities, specifically tailored to your needs. Programming is informed through consultation with our Special Interest Membership Groups (SIMG’s). These groups provide networking and exchange opportunities and stimulate focussed discussion and debate between like-minded individuals concerned with specific areas of the dance ecology.

Publications

Metro Moves

This little, pocket sized publication presents a quarterly overview of Brisbane’s diverse dance program. It enjoys a significant presence on the local landscape and serves a multitude a functions ranging from providing a consolidated schedule of events and demonstrates the scope of dance presented in Brisbane.

To view current and past editions of Metro Moves visit www.ausdanceqld.org.au

E:Alerts

Ausdance Queensland's e:alerts and bulletins are packed full of opportunities, events, auditions and even dance on television. Ausdance Queensland really has its finger on the pulse of dance in Queensland.

To receive Ausdance Queensland's e:alerts you will need to become a member of Ausdance Queensland. To see a sample of what’s included in an E:Alert visit www.ausdanceqld.org.au

Staff & Board

Ausdance Queensland Board members (management committee)

• Chair Anna Marsden
• Vice Chair Christine Johnstone
• Treasurer Gerald Vandermeyde
• Secretary Trudy Naylor
• Other committe members Avril Huddy, Janelle Christofis, Brian Lucas, Lea Schuster, Vanessa Mafe-Keane, Suzan Williams

Staff

• Director Marcus Hughes director.qld@ausdance.org.au
• Program Officer Adam Tucker program.qld@ausdance.org.au
• Membership Services/Administration Officer Kerron Smoothy qld@ausdance.org.au
• Finance/Administration Officer Claire Fletcher admin.qld@ausdance.org.au
• Program/Project Intern Jake Deegan project.qld@ausdance.org.au

Join Ausdance Queensland

Become a member

• Individual $66.00
• Concession $33.00 (individuals in possession of a current health-care or full-time Student ID cards)
• Organisation $110.00 [Schools, Studios, Businesses]
  

Contact us

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

P 07 3852 3655
F 07 3852 3633
E qld@ausdance.org.au
Office Hours 9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri

Ausdance Qld is assisted by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland