Australian choreographer Tegan Jeffrey-Rushton to partcipate in 2026 IYCP
The International Young Choreographer Project (IYCP) is held in southern Taiwan in July/August and is hosted by World Dance Alliance Asia–Pacific Taiwan chapter.
Ausdance National called for applications in February for this year's IYCP, and 16 excellent proposals were received.
Each application was carefully considered by a small panel, and Sydney choreographer Tegan Jeffrey-Rushton was the artist whose name went through to organisers in Taiwan, for consideration as one of only eight to participate from the Asia–Pacific region. We are delighted to announce that an Australian choreograopher has again been included in the final eight.
Tegan will travel to Kaohsiung where the choreographers will work with selected dancers from Taiwan for three weeks, culminating in two public performances in that city. The program 'highlights the diversity of dance in both styles and cultures, and how local and international choreographers perceive their daily lives and the world'.
Congratulations Tegan, and thanks to all the applicants whose work will continue to influence and be influenced by dance in Australia.