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Company Updates
Members News
Shaun Parker Happy as Larry Tour
Australian Youth Dance Festival, Renmark SA, 2014
Ausdance skill set for teaching dance
Happy as Larry, Shaun Parker & Company
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Welcome to the 2013 winter edition of aDm,
Why not boost your circulation in the colder months by engaging in some energetic dance activity, whether
it is taking a class or going out to see one of the great shows on offer.
The Australian Ballet’s Swan Lake choreographed by Stephen Baynes is proving so popular that the
company has added an extra mid-week matinee performance on Wednesday 10 July - great seats are still
available!
Ballet Revolucion brings irresistible Cuban dance moves to Her Majesty’s Theatre in Grote Street from
23-27 July. A brilliant combination of powerful street dance and ballet, performed to the infectious rhythms
of Latin-America and number one hits from Usher, Shakira, Beyonce, Enrique Iglesias, J-Lo, Prince and
Chris Brown.
The award winning production Happy as Larry by Shaun Parker & Company comes to Adelaide for a
season at the Dunstan Playhouse from 14-17 August, to receive a special Ausdance price of $36 quote the
promotional code DANCE when booking before 19 July. Adelaide audiences that appreciated Shaun
Parker’s dancing in the Meryl Tankard era are sure to enjoy his choreography.
The Australian Dance Awards - presented by Harlequin Floors with Ausdance ACT, take place in
Canberra for the first time, as part of the Centenary of Canberra, on Monday 5 August. South Australian
artists have received four nominations. Australian Dance Theatre is nominated for Outstanding Performance
by a Company for Proximity and Be Your Self. Kimball Wong is nominated for Outstanding Performance by
a Male Dancer for Proximity and Geoff Cobham is nominated for Services to Dance.
Keep your contact details up to date with Ausdance SA so that we can provide you with the latest dance
information. Recent changes to the Education Department school teacher email address system mean that
teachers may need to provide a new email address for the Ausdance SA database. The best way to do this
is by taking out an Ausdance SA financial membership and putting the details on the membership form.
Planning is under way for the Australian Youth Dance Festival (AYDF), Renmark SA 2014. Ausdance
SA is working with presenting partner Country Arts SA and strategic partners Ausdance National and
Carclew Youth Arts to bring the Australian Youth Dance Festival to regional South Australia for the first
time. Young dancers aged from 15-26 will be able to delve into the festival theme of regeneration, working
with leading dance artists from around the country. The AYDF is a non-competitive, affordable, culturally
inclusive, regional event. It will take place from 10-16 April 2014, during the April School holidays in the
picturesque Riverland town of Renmark. Contact Ausdance SA if you would like to find out more about the
AYDF Renmark SA, 2014.
Now is a great time to enrol in the second semester delivery of the Ausdance skill set for teaching
dance. Please refer to the Education pages to find out more about the skill set and to read endorsments
from participants that have recently completed this valuable professional development program.
Vive La Revolucion,
Phil Callaghan
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For full listings visit: ausdancesa.org.au/whats-on/
dance at a glance
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Swan Lake - The Australian Ballet
Dates: 5 July - 11 July 2013
Venue: Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Theatre
Times: 1.30pm (6 & 10 Jul), 6.30pm (8 Jul), 7.30pm (5-6 & 9-11 Jul)
Tickets: from $34.00
Bookings: BASS 131 246 or www.bass.net.au
Swan Lake
Decomposition - Stone/Castro, inSpace: Development
Dates: 12 July
Venue: Adelaide Festival Centre, Rehearsal Room 2
Times: 4pm & 7pm
Tickets: By donation
Information: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on
WASTED (Creative Development) - One Point 618
Dates: 12 -13 July
Location: ADT Studios;126 Belair Road, Hawthorn, SA
Time: 4 & 7pm (12 July) 4pm (13 July)
Tickets: Gold Coin Donation
Decomposition
Ballet Revolución
Dates: 23 July - 27 July 2013
Location: Her Majesty’s Theatre
Times: 23 – 26 Jul (7.30pm), 27 Jul (2.00pm & 7.30pm)
Tickets: from $79.90
Bookings: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/ballet-revolucion
Mary Poppins - The Australian Classical Youth Ballet
Dates: 10 August - 11 August 2013
Location: Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Time: 10 Aug (12noon, 3pm & 5pm) 11 Aug (11am & 1.30pm)
Tickets: $14
Bookings: BASS 131 246 or www.bass.net.au
The Dancers Company presents a classical triple bill
Swan Lake (Act III), Paquita, and Rimbombo
Dates: 17 July - 23 August
Location: 17-18 July Mt Gambier, 6 August Renmark, 8 August Port Pirie,
10 August Whyalla, 23 August Tanunda
Tickets: $21- $52
Bookings: countryarts.org.au/box-office/
Australian Dance Awards
Date: 5 August 2013
Location: The Playhouse, Canberra
Tickets: $33 - $63
Bookings: canberraticketing.com.au
Stomp
Dates: 27 August - 1 September 2013
Location: Her Majesty’s Theatre
Time: 27- 30 Aug (8pm) 31 Aug (2pm & 8pm) 1 Sep (1pm & 6pm)
Tickets: $69 - $122
Bookings: showbiz.com.au
OZ Asia 2013 - Not According to Plan - Leigh Warren Dance
Dates: 20 - 21 September 2013
Location: Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Time: 7.30pm (20 Sep) 1.30pm & 7.30pm (21 Sep)
Tickets: $22 - $45
Bookings: BASS 131 246 or www.bass.net.au
Not According to Plan
Shaun Parker & Company
Happy as Larry
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre
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Award winning choreographer Shaun Parker creates and
tours entertaining dance work all over the world. His
latest award winning show ‘Happy as Larry’ has played
11 cities across France and the UK including London’s
prestigious Sadler’s Wells on West End.
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Fresh from London’s West End Australia prepares to get
Happy as Larry.
Shaun Parker & Company will make its South Australian
debut touring Happy as Larry to Adelaide Festival
Centre from August 14-17 as part of a regional Australian
tour covering five states and 14 cities. Shaun Parker, a
former member of Meryl Tankard’s Australian Dance
Theatre, was a resident of Adelaide for seven years.
Thirteen years later, Parker looks forward to showcasing
his company of artists to South Australian audiences
including up and coming Adelaide local Lewis Rankin.
Happy as Larry - Shaun Parker & Company
This exhilarating dance hit combines an intoxicating, free-flowing mix of ballet, break-dance, parkour, roller skating,
acrobatics and highly physical contemporary dance. The cast of characters is developed from the Enneagram, a
psychological system that maps nine personality types: The Perfectionist; the Giver; the Performer; the Tragic Romantic; the Observer; the Devil’s Advocate; the Optimist; the Boss; and the Mediator – all rich inspiration for Shaun
Parker’s insightful creativity.
Happy as Larry fuses gritty realism with jaw-dropping performances to create an uplifting exploration of the human
condition. Parker has developed a reputation for choreography which combines a “fat does of funny” with a visionary
dance aesthetic. Set to an arresting electro/acoustic score by dynamic musical duo ‘Nick Wales and Bree van Reyk’
(Holly Throsby, CODA, Sarah Blasko, Sydney Dance Company), the performers bring fun and danger to the fore in this
innovative and upbeat dance hit.
Happy as Larry was originally commissioned by the Australian Major Festivals Initiative for the 2010 Sydney Festival,
Brisbane Festival New Zealand International Arts Festival and Perth International Arts Festival.
Creative Team
Director & Choreographer Shaun Parker
Composers Nick Wales and Bree van Reyk
Designer Adam Gardnir
Lighting Designer Luiz Pampolha
Dramaturg Veronica Neave
Performers Timothy Ohl, Josh Mu, Libby Montilla, Marnie Palomares, Jana Castillo, Sophia Ndaba, Joshua Thomson,
Lewis Rankin, Toby Derrick, Craig Bary
When: 14-17 August at 7.00pm, 15 August 12.00 & 7.00pm
Where: Adelaide Festival Centre - Dunstan Playhouse
Tickets: Premium from $52, Adult from $45, Conc/Student from $41, Groups 6+ $41, Family (2+2) $124
Child (under 15) $22.50, GreenRoom $22.50, Season Subscription Adult from $41, Conc. from $41
Bookings: BASS 131 246 or www.bass.net.au
SPECIAL OFFER: $36 if you book between 3-19 July and quote the promotional code: DANCE
For more details go to the website -http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/happy-as-larry.aspx
Australian Dance Theatre
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YOUTH ENSEMBLE AUDITION
Audition for South Australia's most exciting new dance troupe.
Australian Dance Theatre is searching for male & female dancers aged
14-18 to join its new Youth Ensemble.
Date: Thursday, 11 July 2013
Time: 4.30-6.30pm
Location: Australian Dance Theatre, 126 Belair Road, Hawthorn, SA
Participation in the Youth Ensemble will provide essential, unmatched
experience to aspiring professional dancers, with performance opportunities at upcoming Festivals and events.
To audition, applicants must: be aged between 14-18 years old; perform at an intermediate/advanced level in
contemporary dance; be athletic, resilient, quick thinking, and passionate about dance & movement research,
although not mandatory an intermediate or advanced level in classical ballet is preferable.
Applicants must be aged 14 by 30 June 2013. Applicants under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian
permission to participate in the audition.
Successful applicants will be required to participate in the Australian Dance Theatre School’s Classes for Young
Dancers during school terms, which includes two two-hour classes on Mondays andTuesdays (4.30-6.30pm) at
Australian Dance Theatre’s studios. The cost of participation in the Youth Ensemble is $350 per term (class fees) plus
additional costs (tba) for travel and costumes for performances.
To receive an audition application form call 08-8373 7733 or email [email protected], by Friday 5 July 2013.
AUSTRALIAN DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL | 126 Belair Road Hawthorn SA
Classes for Young Dancers Term 3
Monday
4.30-6.30pm Contemporary Technique & Choreographic Composition (inter/adv)
Tuesday
4.30-6.30pm Australian Dance Theatre Youth Ensemble rehearsals (by audition only)
Classes for Adults *new class times commencing 2 & 4 July*
Thursdays 6-7.15pm Ballet (intermediate)
Tuesdays 6-7.15pm Ballet (beginner)
7.30-8.45pm Contemporary (intermediate)
7.30-8.45pm Contemporary (beginner)
For more information & class costs/registration information visit http://adt.org.au/dance-classes/
call 08-8373 7733 or email [email protected]
AUSTRALIAN DANCE THEATRE WINTER SCHOOL | 9-11 JULY 2013 | 126 Belair Road Hawthorn SA | $275PP
Improve your tumbling skills whilst also experiencing the creative and physical challenge of being a full time
contemporary dancer. Winter School teacher, former Australian Dance Theatre dancer Kialea-Nadine Williams, will
ensure you experience the same level of training as Australian Dance Theatre’s professional ensemble.
Whilst Tumbling is the focus of the Winter School, it will also include:
_A daily technique class
_Repertoire from Garry Stewart’s famed production G (currently touring nationally)
_Conditioning & creative composition
At the culmination of the Winter School there will be an informal showing for friends and family to see your new skills in
action. Winter School aims to explore physical limits, inspire creativity, and hone specific Australian Dance Theatre
skills for outstanding dancers and is designed for aspiring professional dancers, dance students and graduates.
To register for Winter School please call 08-8373 7733 or email [email protected].
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Salt is the next new work by the Restless Touring Company. The Touring Company makes
smaller scale works of dance theatre suitable for touring and does so on a fully professional
basis.
Salt will be directed by Spanish based Australian Choreographer Rob Tannion. Rob Tannion is a
visually dynamic and creative director and choreographer who works internationally across the
genres of circus, musicals, events, dance, outdoor and site-specific theatre, commercials and
film. He has been Artistic Director of Organisazion Efimera (live arts events)since 2012, which he
jointly runs with Tania Cervantes Chamorro (General Director) and Julia Sanchez (Associate
Director). Rob is familiar with Restless and ran a Masterclass in Adelaide with the Youth
Ensemble and guest artists in 2011.
Rob Tannion
Salt will be an exploration of worth, value and commodity, not just in terms of material goods, but also in self esteem and
societal values. A creative development will be held in 2013 and go into production in 2014.
In The Balance will be the first Youth Ensemble production to be directed by Restless Artistic Director Michelle Ryan.
In The Balance will be an exploration of how we are weighed, measured and judged in the modern world. Are all people
created equal or are some people more equal than others? Each member of the Youth
Ensemble will be asked to look at what is important to them, how they value themselves and
how they perceive society values them. How do you measure the immeasurable?
The Youth Ensemble will undertake a Creative Development of the work in mid 2013 and In
The Balance will go into production in 2014. Restless now takes a year to develop a new work
with the Youth Ensemble. In any one year the Youth Ensemble will usually present a major
production as well as undertake a Creative Development for the production in the following
year. Intensive and weekly workshops will be devoted to the exploration of the theme ensuring
that the material is drawn directly from the interests and passions of the Youth Ensemble members.
Michelle Ryan
Restless are working this term with a group of participants from the Spastic Centres of SA
(SCOSA). The group meets every Monday morning in the Restless Studio. The ongoing
partnership with SCOSA began in 2011 and shows the diversity of the workshop program. The
workshops are an opportunity for participants drawn from different SCOSA centres throughout
Adelaide to develop their individual creativity through movement, games and performance.
These participants with a disability build confidence, develop social interactions and learn new
dance styles in the safe and supported environment that Restless provides. The program also
creates professional development opportunities for SCOSA support staff which they will be
able to incorporate into their year long program of activities for their clients. The SCOSA
workshop team includes Emma Stokes, Jo Naumann and Jesse Rochow.
Emma Stokes, Jo Naumann & Jesse Rochow
Restless has added a new workshop group of 8 - 12 year olds with disability. This was a DanceLynx group started some time
ago by Bonnie Williams. Emma Stokes has been working with this group and they have just moved to Restless for the rest of
this year. Next year they will be incorporated into the Restless proram. The Links group meets on Saturdays in the Restless
Studio.
Go to the Restless website for more information http://restlessdance.org
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You will notice a small change of name over the coming months. With the change to a project based company Leigh Warren & Dancers is becoming the very succinct Leigh Warren Dance.
LWD is rehearsing two works at the moment. We have started rehearsals for our OzAsia project, Not
According to Plan, which will premiere on September 20 this year. In the middle of this rehearsal run we
will commence rehearsals of Maria de Buenos Aires for the Victorian Opera. First performance of Maria will
be August 24 at the Melbourne Recital Hall.
We invite members of Ausdance and other dance professionals to observe Not According to Plan
rehearsals on Friday August 30, September 6 & September 13 from 2pm-4.30pm. There is no charge for this
but you must book in advance as there are limited places. To reserve your place go to:
http://www.trybooking.com/DBOS
LWD also invites you to a special Behind the Scenes of Not According to Plan.
Come along to the studio and enjoy a glass of wine and some nibbles whilst you listen to Leigh talk about
what inspired him to create this work and form the creative team of Khai Liew, Alistair Trung and Jerome
Kugan.
What: Behind the Scenes Studio Showing of Not According to Plan
When: Thursday July 18
Where: LWD Studio, Lion Arts Centre
Cnr Morphett St & North Tce, Adelaide
Tickets: $15.00
Bookings essential ph 08 8212 5660 or online at lwd.com.au/whatson.htm
Leigh Warren writes about Not According to Plan
Perched like a castle way up on a hill at Guandau overlooking the city of Taipei sits Taiwan National
University of Arts (TNUA), where the revered and beloved Professor Xiao Xiong Zhang teaches contemporary
dance. Xiao Xiong originally from Cambodia danced first with the One Extra Company and then under my
direction at ADT during the late eighties finally settling in Taiwan where he danced and taught at CloudGate
before taking a permanent teaching role at TNUA some seventeen years ago.
As I approached the entrance of the university the first thing that swung into view was an avenue of cotton
trees in full bloom, their huge vermillion flowers strewn everywhere making a carpet of exotic blossoms
dotting the iridescent green grass. Glancing to my left I discovered two very large buffalo grazing contentedly
on that amazing green field. I’m here in Taiwan on a creative development stay with Xiao Xiong for a production I am creating for the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide. I took some time out from my cultural investigations to
check out the TNUA dance school and its highly talented band of students.
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Leigh Warren writes about Not According to Plan (Continued)
It’s the second class of the day and the dancers scatter themselves all over the floor as dancers do anywhere
in the world but what I noticed is that there are as many men as there are women, this is unusual to find
anywhere. There are also other faculty members and post graduates in attendance working just as diligently
at their preparation for class as the students. Xiao Xiong begins his class slowly with floor-work that is a mix
of released stretching and isometric body balancing that systematically leads them to standing.
Buffalo in Taipei
Xiao Xiong is reaping the rewards of seventeen years of rigorous and dedicated teaching that has two
generations of dancers with companies around the world, one of whom I saw dance the lead as the sacrificial
maiden in Pina Bausch’s rite of spring later in the week. The Pina Bausch Company just happened to be
visiting Taipei, she was astonishing! And 30 years later so is the work! Meanwhile back at class I observe that
the students are supple, focused, show remarkable body strength and are very disciplined. Xiao Xiong is
softly spoken but very definite about what is to be achieved. His students listen intently and assimilate any
feedback and its immediate adaptation with remarkable speed. The body is never thought of in separate
parts, each and every movement engages the entire body. The sequences are fluid and assertive they have a
calligraphic feel to them bold long brush strokes right to the fingertips. The dancers lap it up exploiting every
possibility. They take charge of their own bodies and guide themselves through the exercises while a fantastic accompanist constantly shifts dynamic emphasis keeping all those ears keen in time and in tune with her.
The perspiration is now pouring off everyone, exercises are repeated and repeated until Professor Zhang
accepts improvement has been made only then does he move on. There is every kind of physique in the
room all contrasting shapes, heights, proportions and muscle tones but somehow they all push through, not
because they are bullied or coerced rather they have self-motivation that seems to be part of the ethos of
the university. There is a distinct Xiao Xiong style but its openness allows for adaptation it would seem to
other techniques. Talking of other techniques there is a martial arts class I caught sight of and I’m seriously
tempted to have a go! As the class reaches its climax spirits lift and so does the humour when some timing
comes unravelled to produce a comical effect. Everyone even the pianist joins in. Firmly in English Xiao Xiong
says, “on the down beat” with one of his charming grins. The students work very hard and when I say hard
it’s no exaggeration but their efforts are paying off big time!
Leigh Warren
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I trust term 2 has gone well and you have time set aside to rest over the
school holiday break!
There is a pleasing range of dance teaching professional development
(PD) on offer. Organisations such as Ausdance SA are working hard to
provide dance and non-dance teachers with opportunities to equip
themselves with the necessary skills required for the arrival of the new arts
Australian curriculum. It is anticipated that it will be released at the end of
July, perfect timing for the CEASA PD day ‘We are all arts teachers: the
new Australian Arts Curriculum R-7’, see alongside for more
information. As part of their winter short courses program, Adelaide College
of the Arts with Ausdance SA will present two PD workshops in September,
see alongside for more information.
This link provides an interesting article ‘ARTS:LIVE launched as the Arts
Curriculum is approved’, featured on Arts Hub relating to the ARTS:LIVE
resources now available to support the new arts curriculum
http://au.artshub.com/au/news-article/news/arts/artslive-launches-today-19
5650. Ausdance Victoria recently worked with The Song Room on their
ARTS:LIVE digital resources, which have launched online. Go to
http://www.artslive.com.au/ to register, then you can view and download the
ARTS:LIVE video resources for delivering dance in schools.
The Ausdance skill set for teaching dance is an ideal PD opportunity for
experienced and aspiring (school and
studio) dance teachers. Pages 10-11
features information on the benefits of the
skill set training and testimonials from
participants.
Moving Art in a Boulevard of Dreams
was performed by Charles Campbell
College students in the Come Out
Festival. The pop up outdoor
performances entertained the general
public and Festival Centre patrons.
Ausdance SA tutors Aidan Munn and I
worked creatively with the
students to devise dance
responding to the Festival
Centre’s environment and
visual art works. ‘Moving Art’
is an excursion program
available to primary and
secondary students in term
3. For information and to book workshops contact the Adelaide Festival
Centre’s centrED program on 8216 8861.
I urge all secondary dance programs and dance studios to promote the
Australian Youth Dance Festival (AYDF) in the Riverland 10-16 April
2013. Please contact the office for more information and to register your
interest in participating and performing. More information is provided on
page 12.
2013 Key Dates
for Student Workshops and Teacher
Professional Development
Ausdance skill set for teaching dance
This program provides dancers and teachers
wishing to up skill in the area of teaching dance
with the ability, knowledge and strategies to teach
dance in a variety of settings. Participants will
receive a Statement of Attainment which is
nationally recongnised. Enrolments due 31 July
for the next intake, expressions of interest are
accepted all year round.
Moving Art Workshops, Term 3
A visual art and dance excursion for school
students at the Festival Centre. For more
information or to book please call Robyn
Goldsworthy (08) 8216 8861.
‘We are all arts teachers: the new Australian Arts
Curriculum R-7’ Conference - CEASA
Saturday 3 August
Discussions and practical workshops across the
five art forms relating to the new Arts Curriculum.
For more information visit www.ceasa.asn.au
CHOREOGRAPHY FOR TEACHERS session A
Monday 2 September, 6-8pm,
Adelaide College of the Arts
This session will provide valuable tips 'n' tricks to
• Ensure safe dance practice,
• Effectively organise your students and dance
class,
• Include skill development exercises that link to
choreography,
• Model how to teach simple and effective
choreography.
http://www.acarts.edu.au
CHOREOGRAPHY FOR TEACHERS session B
Monday 23 September, 6-8pm,
Adelaide College of the Arts
A standalone session, that builds on session A.
This will focus on the teacher as facilitator in
developing student creativity and choreographic
skills, including
• A range of fun warm ups, creative games and
activities,
• Model how to facilitate student driven
choreography.
http://www.acarts.edu.au
ACHPER Health and PE Secondary Conference,
2-3 December
A range of dance workshops for secondary
contexts. For more information visit
www.achper.com.au
Dance Teachers’ Day, Monday 9 December
A multitude of workshops and networking
opportunities will be on offer for dance teachers
to expand, develop, and maintain their skills.
Adelaide College of the Arts.
Active Bodies Physiotherapy is developing a program to improve the ability of dancers and teachers to care for their
bodies for maximum technical ability, enjoyment and longevity in the arts.This program is free for individuals, groups and
studios. For information please contact [email protected]
I look forward to hearing from your school or private studio for bookings through our Dancers In Schools Program. We
run workshops during school term and holidays such as Vacation Care. Our tutors can plan a workshop specific to your
requirements. We can also provide staff professional development at your site.
Cherie Broad
Education & Projects Manager
Dance Education
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Enrollments open for the next Adelaide Delivery
Dance studios have recently hit the limelight regarding appropriate conduct between teachers and students. Such events
highlight the need for dance teachers and studios to understand what is appropriate, ethical, professional and legal. The
Ausdance skill set for teaching dance is the ideal way to ensure you area aware of these aspects of professional practice.
IS THE AUSDANCE SKILL SET FOR TEACHING DANCE RIGHT FOR YOU?
• Are you an aspiring dance teacher?
• Do you teach dance in schools or for private studios?
• Do you run your own dance studio?
• Do you want to share your passion and skills in dance in a safe and effective way?
• Are you unsure of the legal, professional and ethical requirements of a dance teacher and dance business?
If you answered yes to any of the above then the Ausdance skill set for teaching dance is the perfect match for you.
This ten day training program equips you with the must have skills, resources and knowledge to successfully teach dance
in community, recreational and social settings, including schools.
This nationally recognised training enables you to:
• Build on your existing dance teaching knowledge
• Learn about injury prevention for dance settings
• Understand your professional & legal responsibilities as a dance teacher
Best of all you will build your confidence through shared teaching and feedback sessions in a safe learning environment
Visit www.ausdancesa.org.au/professional-development/ for the skill set enrolment kit & brochure.
Abbie Berry - Freelance and school teacher, since the skill set has won a dance teaching position at Sacred Heart College
and has trained in the Groove Method TM
Adrienne Gill - Southern Cross Tango, various Adelaide locations
Amy MacKenzie - Primary school teacher, since the skill set has held a lunch time dance program at a special school
Ben Winter - Freelance teacher, since the skill set has become an Ausdance SA Dancers in Schools tutor
Erin Hawking - Freelance teacher, since the skill set has gained extra work with The Studio Arts Centre
Jessica Routley, Secondary dance teacher, Emmaus Christian College
Judy Masters - Dance Vitality, Woodville Park and Just for Fun Dance Company, Woodville Park and Payneham
Karen McColluch - Karen Lee Dance Academy, Wallaroo
Liz Hiscox - Secondary dance teacher, Criagmore High School
Michele Enthoven - Dare to Dance, Para Hills
Directions Dance Academy, Camden Park, teachers; Bronny Cambareri, Laura Jarema, Emma Hosie (now enrolled in
Cert IV at Gravity) and Bianca Pannowitch (has gained extra work with Brazilian Dance Academy).
Nine more participants are near to gaining their nationally recognised Statements of Attainment.
For more information contact Cherie (08) 8212 0825 [email protected]
Dance Education
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Since 2011 Ausdance SA has delivered 3 skill set programs to a range of metropolitan and regional participants. The
beauty of the skill set is that it caters for all genres of dance, from the community level to advanced dance training for
schools and dance studios. The following individuals have completed the skill set.
Annisa Carstensen – The Studio Arts Centre, North Adelaide
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The skill set was a wonderful experience.
It was a comfort being around like minded people with the desire to dance and teach. The dance
world can be insular, clicky and a private one. It's great to see this changing through the knowledge
sharing and networking experienced in the skill set. Participating in each skill setter’s classes enabled
us to experience a plethora of dance styles and teaching approaches. The result being fellow
participant Erin Hawking joining The Studio Arts Centre to teach Contemporary.
I have a lot more confidence with safe stretching and new skills to correct students with minimum
physical contact and how to go about this appropriately. The skill set helped concrete my thoughts
about pursuing teaching as a full time career. I have since commenced a post graduate teaching
diploma at Adelaide University to teach dance in schools.
Cheryl Fischer – Dance Circles, Mid North Region
The skill set has enabled me to start a hobby business since retiring from social work. I have set up a
range of classes around the Mid North region, catering from children to adults, across a range of
dance styles. I have also gained work with the Active After Schools program delivering dance.
I am now confident teaching children from 4.5years, a new age bracket for me. The advice on establishing a dance business has given me a steady start, feeling confident about insurance, policies,
procedures and having a strong business and teaching plan.
Jeanette McCann - Freelance teacher, Adelaide
I thoroughly enjoyed the skill set; it gave me many opportunities to network, make new friends and
share my passion, teaching skills and cultural dance knowledge. I have since joined the Ausdance SA
Dancers in Schools team as a cultural dance tutor. Ausdance SA has provided me with a great deal
of support and opportunities through their Rundle Mall show performances and Choreolab.
Rebecca Payne - Freelance teacher, Adelaide
Since completing the skill set I have become an Ausdance SA Dancers in Schools tutor, Active After
Schools dance provider and have started my own business. I found the safe dance, the child safe
environments and arts curriculum components very worthwhile for my work in schools.
I am now a master trainer for a new program ‘DANCEPL3Y’ and I also introduced a new dance
program ‘GROOVE’ to skill set participants and now have it listed through Ausdance SA as a schools
workshop. Since the skill set I have enrolled at UniSA in the Masters of Teaching. The skills learnt
through the skill set such as lesson and unit planning was a great introduction for my further studies.
The skill set was a very worthwhile and positive investment for me! I would recommend this training to
anyone who wants to have their teaching skills and knowledge recognised and to pursue their career
in dance teaching!
For more information contact Cherie (08) 8212 0825 [email protected]
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Australian Youth Dance Festival (AYDF), 2014
Renmark SA
Performance Venue: Chaffey Theatre
Outdoor Promenade Performance: Renmark Riverbank
10-16 April 2014
Gaia, Erin Fowler
Ausdance SA, the leading provider of dance development in South Australia, is working in partnership with
Carclew Youth Arts, Ausdance National and Country Arts SA, to present the Australian Youth Dance Festival
(AYDF) 10-16 April 2014, during the April School holidays in Renmark.
The Australian Youth Dance Festival (AYDF) is the nation’s original dance festival for young people presented
by Ausdance.
AYDF Renmark SA, 2014 - will connect local, state, national and international youth dance communities, in
the Riverland, through an exciting program of master-classes, workshops, rehearsals, talks and performances.
Young dancers aged from 15-26 will delve into the festival theme of regeneration, working with leading
dance artists from around the country. The AYDF is a non-competitive, affordable, culturally inclusive,
regional event.
The week long intensive includes a dance for screen program, showcase performances
and an outdoor riverbank promenade dance work created for the local community.
This will be the first time that the biennial AYDF has been presented in South Australia.
Your advance booking and commitment will assist AYDF planning and the achievement
of funding and registration targets vital to the festival’s realization.
Please contact Ausdance SA if you want to take part in the AYDF in 2014.
Tel 08 8212 08 25 email [email protected]
Young South Australian Dancers
Photos: Alexander Waite Mitchell
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Choreographer/ Dancer Ade Suharto is in the throes of rehearsing her first
full-length dance work In Lieu for its UK premiere. Suharto/Kotlowy were invited
to perform their work, as part of Gamelanathon to help celebrate 25 years of
gamelan at the Southbank Centre in London on July 6 and 7.
Throughout the weekend which forms part of Southbank Centre’s Festival of
Neighbourhood, 30 gamelan groups from across the UK, Ireland and Indonesia
will join the resident ensemble, Southbank Centre Gamelan Players, for a
weekend of music, dance and puppetry. Suharto/Kotlowy will be the only
Australian artists performing at this special event. Ade and David would like to
thank Arts SA and the Australia Council for making their international debut
possible.
Photo: Arief Budianto
Ade will then hop to Solo, Indonesia to continue working on Ontosoroh in
collaboration with Peni Candra Rini. Peni is a captivating vocalist and
composer leading the next-generation of Indonesian music culture. Together the two artists are
reimagining Nyai Ontosoroh, the visionary and heroic female lead in Pramoedya Ananta Toer's
Indonesian literary classic 'This Earth of Mankind.'
Ade and Peni completed the concept development phase for Ontosoroh together with 3 Solo-based
musicians in August 2012, as part of Ade's Asialink Residency. The Ontosoroh team will welcome Ade's
long-term collaborator, set and costume designer, Justine Shih Pearson to Indonesia, on her first visit.
This immersive experience for both Australian and Indonesian artists will culminate in performances and
workshops in Solo and in Adelaide for the 2013 OzAsia Festival.
On behalf of the creative team, Ade would like to thank Arts SA, Australia-Indonesia Institute, Kelola
Foundation and the Australia Council through its Creative Partnerships with Asia initiative, for
supporting Ade and Peni's first international collaboration. Miuch gratitude also goes to Jacinta
Thompson, OzAsia Festival Director, for providing the platform for Ade to present her work for South
Australian audiences.
Mobile Massage with Billie Cook, Billie is a freelance dance artist and yoga
teacher with extensive knowledge of anatomy and the body. She has
experience in massage for dancers and athletes. Billie trained in 'Eslin
Massage' from The Australian College of Tactile Therapies and has over 12
years experience as a mobile masseur. She is committed to helping people
live a healthier, happier life through Massage, Movement and Yoga. Massage
promotes good health of body and mind and reduces stress. It can prevent
and eliminate injuries and provide deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Book a
massage today: for yourself, a gift for a friend, in the comfort of your home or
lunchtime at work. Call Billie on: 0409 108 448, 1hr Massage $70
Lisa Griffiths new work Chance is part of the InSpace Residency programme at the Adelaide Festival
Centre. The work is about four people stranded in a forest. Attuned to everyday chance occurrences
interactions are amplified by emotional and physical challenges imposed by the living, shifting 3D
environment. The residency runs from 28 October until the 15 November with showings at 4pm & 7pm
on the final day. Lisa is collaborating with Adam Synnott, Craig Bary & Joshua Thomson.
Santina Rigano from Boom Dance Ink (BDI) is excited to announce that Etienne Khoo will be coming
over to Adelaide exclusively to conduct workshops for BDI. Santina says ‘this choreographer is amazing
and definitely a workshop not to miss!’
Where: Ausdance SA (BDI) studios Level 3 Station Arcade, 136 North Tce
Dated: Saturday 6 July
Times: Registration begins at 11.15am
11.30am-1pm Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop Workshop
1.15-2.45pm Jazz Progressions
3-4.30 pm Advanced/Professional Hip Hop Workshop
Cost: Ausdance Members: $23 / Multicultural Crew: $20
Cost: Prepay: 1-$25, 2-$45, 3 - $65 or Pay On the day: 1- $30, 2-$55, 3- $80
Bookings: please call/text 0435749026 or email [email protected].
Website: www.boomdanceink.com
Ettiene Khoo
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Philip Channells is the founder and creative director of Dance Integrated Australia, which engages
people of diverse cultural backgrounds in a disability-inclusive environment. Led by a company of
associate artists with and without a disability, Dance Integrated Australia specialises in high quality
dance education and performance projects, advocacy for disability arts practice, and professional
development for emerging artists with a disability, teachers and artists working in schools, community
groups and day centres.
He is currently working with two South Australian JUMP mentees, Matt Shilcock and Jianna Georgiou.
He is supporting the development of Matt’s research project, O s t e o g e n u i n e and has been
working closely with Jianna as her PA through her mentorship program with Lisa Heaven. Jianna
attends technique classes with dancers from the Adelaide College of the Arts (AC Arts).
Philip recently traveled to Perth with Associate Artist Jianna Georgiou for Ausdance WA’s Dance Week
Program with integrated dance company, Tracksuit. He has been developing work in NSW with
SPRUNG!! Integrated Dance Theatre & R.E.D. Inc, Down Syndrome SA and with Sydney-based
photographer Katie Pashley through p / i / c / k / u / p which was established to bring together
exceptional talent through dance and photography.
Natalie Sawyer principal of an established and friendly dance school in Whyalla, South Australia is
seeking a capable, enthusiastic and reliable RAD and/or ISTD trained teacher for immediate start. RAD
RTS and/or AISTD preferred but not essential. Fantastic opportunity for students currently on the RAD
CBTS to teach all grades whilst studying and be paid for it! Teachers willing to learn the syllabus please
feel confident to apply. Please enquire for further information as the position/s may be filled by either an
Adelaide/SA teacher able to travel to teach 2 afternoons per week or a teacher willing to relocate and
take over the main teaching position within the school. The position/s involve teaching RAD Ballet from
Pre-Primary in Dance to Intermediate/Advanced Foundation and selected ISTD Modern and Tap grades
from Primary to Intermediate and also the Jazz Awards. The class timetable may be adjusted to suit.
Qualifications and experience will determine hourly pay rate. Self-contained, rent free accommodation is
available. Contact: Natalie Sawyer, Whyalla Dance School, 0404 476 571
Brigitte Pryor from Whyalla Hip Hop Dance School is also looking for a teacher willing to fly to Whyalla
once a week or once a fortnight. Contact: Brigitte 0414 589 195.
Erin Fowler and business partner Amber launched The Mill a new central Adelaide space run by artists
for artists in May. Erin and Amber are raising money for The Mill through a pozible campaign. Help them
to finish what they have started by making a donation at http://www.pozible.com/themilladelaide
The Mill
Emerging Artists Lisa Lonero, Alicia Harvie and Erin Fowler received grants from the Helpmann
Academy to support their involvement in international projects. Lisa Lonero will participate in a cultural
exchange residency with Free Flight Dance Company in Johannesburg. Alicia Harvie will develop dance
works to be showcased at conferences and festivals in Pueto Rico, Vienna, Amsterdam and Belguim.
Erin Fowler will travel to China for further training in movement, choreography and teaching.
Deon Hastie is in Canberra for Hit the Floor together a collaboration between creative Indigenous and
non-Indigenous young people from Canberra and surrounds, plus visiting dancers from around
Australia. Kurruru Youth Performing Arts will be joining forces with Quantum Leap for the production.
Rachel Kennedy is offering new Pilates and Dance Classes on Saturdays in Kent Town
Time: Intermediate Pilates Mat Class @1.15 - 2.15pm
Time: Adult Beginners Contemporary Dance Class @ 2.30 - 3.45pm
Cost: Single/Casual Class $2010 class pass $180
Venue: Wesley Uniting Church Hall, corner of Fullarton Rd and Grenfell St, Kent Town
Information: www.stompingground.wix.com/stompingground
Contact Rachel on 0422 621 941 or at [email protected]
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Introducing Matthew Shilcock
- on the rise to extra-ordinary success
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Matthew Shilcock is arguably one of the most interesting emerging dance artists to spring out of nowhere in South Australia.
He was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, (commonly known as ‘brittle bone disease’) and spent the first 14 years of his life
using a wheelchair. In and out of hospital for most of this period he claims to have broken more bones than Jackie Chan. With
every break, his body undergoes a very different process of healing and adapting to suit his environment. Despite this painful
and isolating background he is fast-tracking into an exciting dance career that has seen him already work with many
established artists in SA, NSW and in London through the Candoco International Artist Lab (2011).
For the past three years I’ve had the opportunity to work
with him through the Restless Dance Theatre Youth
Ensemble (SA), Accessible Arts’ Catalyst Dance
Masterclass Series (NSW) and more recently through his
JUMP mentorship program during which he is
developing his own movement vocabulary,
O s t e o g e n u i n e. One of 40 selected emerging
artists from across the country, Matthew is mid-way
through this national mentoring program which has
afforded him the opportunity to work closely with new
collaborators such as Tyson Hopprich (aka DJ TR!P),
Tim Standing (Daylight Breaks) and Sam Oster
(Silvertrace) and myself.
O s t e o g e n u i n e (Og) is a choreographic scoring system in its infancy stage of development that comprises movement
natural to his a-typical body. (Og) was inspired by Matthew’s relationship with Sydney-based artist Dean Walsh, who dedicated
his 2-year fellowship through the Australia Council for the Arts to the research of Prime : Orderly. Matthew said, “My fascination
with Prime: Orderly led me to want to work with Dean closer and O s t e o g e n u i n e was born from that.”
(Og) is movement exploration through four primary scores:
Structure – creation of sustainable and balanced forms in the body
Impact – action / reaction to external stimuli
Adaption – conscious changes made in relation to environmental influences
Adaptation – natural changes, in response to environment & circumstance.
With the support of the JUMP mentoring program Matthew is on a forward trajectory to success. I’m sure his investigation of
his unique physical background and the new relationships he’s forming through O s t e o g e n u i n e will equip him with the
necessary skills that will bare weight to his career and determine the difference between success and mediocrity.
“JUMP has given me the chance to work closely with my mentor to learn things I know nothing about. Without JUMP, there
would be no way I could begin O s t e o g e n u i n e ”, said Matthew.
It isn’t any wonder that his phoenix tattooed across his chest marks an extraordinary life-affirming turning point from which he
has risen himself. Matthew is an extra-ordinary dancer to watch out for.
Click on the link below for an interview with Matthew.
http://philipchannells.com/2012/11/17/matthew-shilcock/
One Point 618 - WASTED at ADT
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WASTED is One Point 618's newest dance theatre work in development by Katrina Lazaroff. The work
will be in creative development as part of Australian Dance Theatre's Enhancement Program at ADT
studios June 24 - July 13 2013.
WASTED explores the concept of wasted potential,
drawing parallels between physical and mental
waste. The work has evolved from Lazaroff's
fascination with human psychology, looking at how
life circumstance, environmental influences and
social constructs impact on our psyche and the way
we direct our lives.
Creative Team
Choreographer/Director: Katrina Lazaroff
Performers: Rebecca Bainger, Andrew Haycroft,
Ninian Donald, Alexandra Knox & Ben
Stuart-Carberry
Photo: Jazz Maree
Please join the company for public showings:
When: Friday 12 July 4pm & 7pm, Saturday 13 July 4pm
Where: ADT Studios;126 Belair Road, Hawthorn, SA
Tickets: Gold Coin Donation
One Point 618 - JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY DANCE PROGRAM
Get the young ones out of the cold and rain these school holidays!
Our classes explore creative movement, a range of dance styles and vocal expression!
Photo: Jazz Maree
Dates: 9 - 18 July
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9.30 - 10.15am 2 - 3yrs
10.30 - 11.30am 4 - 6 yrs
11.45 - 12.45pm 7 - 12 yrs
Venue: Bridgewater Hall, Carey Gully Rd. (opposite Coles) Price: 2-3yrs $10 casual or $35 all four
classes. All other classes: $12 casual or $42 all four classes
For all bookings and inquiries please email [email protected] or call 0406 991 330
BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOU PLACE!
Australian Dance Awards - 2013
Presented by Harlequin Floors with Ausdance ACT
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The annual Australian Dance Awards recognise and honour professional Australian dance artists who have
made an outstanding contribution to Australian dance.
Canberra hosts the Australian Dance Awards for the first time as part of the Centenary of Canberra. Join us to
celebrate the best in Australian dance, with performances from leading companies, presentations and 11
Awards.
After wonderful presentations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the Awards truly are the Australian
Dance Awards and now its Canberra’s turn. Commencing with a ‘red carpet’ VIP event in the theatre foyer the
Awards will extend into formal presentations with performances that showcase some of the best Australian
dancers and dance companies.
The Awards are presented in 11 categories including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Other
Awards include the Hall of Fame, presented by guest presenters David McAllister and Robyn Archer, and the
Ausdance Peggy van Praagh Choreographic Fellowship. The exciting and diverse performance program
features Sydney Dance Company, West Australian Ballet, Phly Crew, Ghenoa Gela, QL2 Dance, Force
Majeure, Dalisa Pigram, and Wayne Scott Kermond and Katie Kermond & dancers.
The nominees in each of the catagories are:
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE ON FILM
OR NEW MEDIA
Richard Allen for Monk: Re-loaded
Peter Greig for Sharing Spaces: A day in the life of
Sydney Dance Company
Sue Healey for Virtuosi
Claire Marshall for Pulse
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN COMMERCIAL
DANCE OR MUSICAL THEATRE
Leah Howard for Mary Poppins
Sian Johnson for A Chorus Line
The Company for Tap Dogs
SERVICES TO DANCE
Shane Carroll
Geoff Cobham
David McAllister
Michael Pearce
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN INDEPENDENT DANCE
Antony Hamilton for Black Project 1
Sue Healey for Variant
Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal for Opal Vapour
Lisa Wilson for Lake
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE DANCER
Sue Peacock for Harakiri [STRUT Dance]
Rachel Rawlins for Swan Lake [The Australian Ballet]
Vivienne Wong for Warumuk—In the Dark Night [The Australian Ballet]
Charmene Yap for 2 One Another [Sydney Dance Company]
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE DANCER
Wen Chen for 2 One Another [Sydney Dance Company]
Daniel Riley McKinley for Terrain [Bangarra Dance Theatre]
James O'Hara for There's Definitely a Prince Involved [The Australian Ballet]
Paul White for Anatomy of an Afternoon [Martin del Amo]
Kimball Wong for Proximity [Australian Dance Theatre]
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A COMPANY
Australian Dance Theatre for Proximity
Australian Dance Theatre for Be Your Self
Bangarra Dance Theatre for Terrain
Sydney Dance Company for 2 One Another
Date: Monday 5 August 7.30pm
Cost: Adult $63, Ausdance Members $55.50, Groups (6+), Concessions $33
Bookings: www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au or Canberra Ticketing 02 6275 2700
Information: http://www.australiandanceawards.net.au
Tandanya NAIDOC Week
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Free Workshops with Gina Rings & Rikki Wilson
CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK 6-13 July, 2013
Two workshops in contemporary Indigenous dance & hip-hop are being presented by Tandanya as part of
the NAIDOC week program.
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You will experience a variety of warm-up techniques followed by dance movements drawn from traditional
and contemporary styles.
Appropriate for beginners to intermediate levels.
Facilitator: Gina Rings
Facilitator: Rikki Wilson
When: Monday 8 July & Thursday 11 July
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: Free
Where: Tandanya, Tandanya, 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide
Bookings & Information: (08) 8224 3200, www.tandanya.com.au
Gina Rings
Workshops also available in Weaving, Aerosol Art, Dreamtime Dioramas, Visual Arts Professional Practice,
Creative Curating, plus Ceremonial Performance and Animation Screening.
NAIDOC WEEK FREE PERFORMANCE 2 - 3 pm Thursday 11 July, 2013
KUMA KAARU TAIKURTINNA DANCE CEREMONY
Kuma Kaaru will be performing a special NAIDOC Week 45 minute dance ceremony within the main gallery
of Tandanya. This one off performance is lead by Vincent Jack Buckskin Jamie Goldsmith and Steve
Goldsmith.
Copyright 2013 Ausdance SA
Studio Level 3 The Atrium
Station Arcade 136 North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
GPO Box 1810
Adelaide SA 5001
Tel 8212 0825 Fax 8212 0830
Web www.ausdancesa.org.au Email [email protected]