News: January 2016

fLiNG Physical Theatre is hiring!

We are seeking an associate artist to work with Co-Artistic Director Rob McCredie to deliver our 2016/17 program. This is a maternity leave cover position for one year, from April 2016 to April 2017.

This is a full-time position offering the right person a unique insight and experience in working with a growing arts organisation. The associate artist will be creating new performance work, engaging with our vibrant community through education programs and working as part of a small and passionate team to deliver regional art at its best.

fLiNG Physical Theatre is located on the pristine Sapphire Coast in NSW. We work primarily in Bega and Tathra. And, you guessed it, there is a whole lot more happening here than just cheese!

So why work with fLiNG Physical Theatre?

  • fLiNG Physical Theatre is a flagship company that produces original contemporary performance for local and national audiences.
  • The associate artist will receive opportunities to develop their practice, make and present work.
  • fLiNG has a strong and supportive community around us who are excited to learn.
  • The associate artist will get to work with a company of young artists who are energised, inspiring, hungry for new experiences and willing to work hard!

If you are interested in this position, please download the job description.

Applications close 27 February 2016.

For more information, contact Gabrielle Rose, co-artistic director, fLiNG Physical Theatre.

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Nominate now for 2017 Australian Dance Awards!

Nominations close 28 February.

Were you excited or moved by a performance in 2016? Did a particular dancer deliver a stunning performance? Perhaps you saw some outstanding and innovative choreography? Now is the time to submit your nominations for the 2017 Awards, to be presented in Melbourne in November.

You can nominate a choreographer, a dancer, a company or a piece of choreography for an Australian Dance Award. 

You might like to look at the eligible works list if you need help remembering what your saw last year. This list is collated throughout the year and is intended as a reminder only. If you think a work is missing please email the nominations coordinator.

For an effective nomination in the most appropriate category, you should read the selection criteria first and be sure to provide a meaningful and concise comment about why you think a performance/performer is exceptional and worthy. 

Professional writers, teachers, designers etc. working extensively in the dance sector over many years may also be nominated for an award for services or education. Nominees for a Lifetime Achievement award must be prominent senior figures in the Australian dance community who have dedicated at least 40 years to the industry. 

Six dancers performing Sydney Dance Company's 'Frame of Mind'Sydney Dance Company's Frame of Mind, shortlisted for the 2016 Award for Outstanding Performance by a Company. Photo: Peter Greig

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Chunky Move’s NEXT MOVE 2016 EOIs now open

NEXT MOVE is our commitment to developing the next generation of leading dance makers. Since its inception, we have commissioned, produced and presented nine new works through the Next Move program, some of which have gone on to tour nationally and internationally.

In 2016, we will commission two artists to each create a new short work for the Next Move program as part of a double bill. The works will be presented over a two-week season in September 2016 at the Chunky Move Studios.

We are now calling for expressions of interest and invite Australian dance makers with a least 5 years of professional practice to apply.

For further information, download the information pack.

Expressions of Interest are due no later than midnight on Friday 29 January 2016.

Please send any questions to Ben Ryan at [email protected] or call 03 9645 5188.

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