Restless Dance Theatre

10/06/2026

✨ Tutor Spotlight – Larissa ✨

Meet Larissa our Associate Artist, who leads Restless Dance Theatre's Professional Company Training Program.

Designed to support our company dancers to continuously grow, strengthen and extend their professional practice, the program provides high-level training across technique, composition, improvisation, strength and conditioning, co-creation and multi-skilled development.

Delivered across three days each week, the program supports dancers to build physical strength, expand their artistry, improve wellbeing and develop the skills needed to sustain long-term careers in the industry.

At the heart of the program is a commitment to creating genuine professional pathways for disabled artists, ensuring dancers can train and work at a high technical and artistic level within an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment.

Want more info- https://restlessdance.org

05/06/2026

Still riding the energy from an inspiring week in Singapore ✨

The conversations, connections, and shared ideas that emerged through the Diversity Futures Think Tank at SIFA continue to stay with us.

From moving together in the studio with local disabled dancers, to exchanging experiences with artists, presenters, and arts leaders from across Asia and the Pacific, we were reminded of the power of coming together to imagine more accessible and inclusive futures for the arts.

Here's a glimpse into one of our community workshops at Esplanade.

04/06/2026

LONDON ✨ COUNTERPOISE screens THIS Sunday at Sadler’s Wells 🇬🇧

We’re beyond excited to share that COUNTERPOISE will make its UK debut as part of Sadler’s Wells’ first-ever international dance on screen festival, featured in the Stories in Black and White shorts program.

Our CEO Julia Moralee will also be joining audiences for a post-screening Q&A.

📍 Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells
📅 Sunday 7 June
🎟 Tickets on sale!!

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03/06/2026

SECONDMENT PROGRAM ✨

Train alongside Australia’s leading inclusive dance company.

The Restless Dance Theatre Secondment Program offers emerging dancers, tertiary students and young artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in a professional company environment alongside our Company Dancers and Emerging Artists.

Gain hands-on experience in:
• Contemporary dance training
• Inclusive creative practice
• Professional rehearsals
• Mentorship from industry professionals

Led by:
Michelle Ryan, Larissa McGowan, Restless Company Dancers and professional tutors.

Open to:
• Emerging artists
• Dance students
• Work experience students
• High school students passionate about dance

Join a company internationally recognised for bold contemporary dance that celebrates diverse artists and perspectives.

For further information or to express interest, get in touch ✨

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29/05/2026

Big news for COUNTERPOISE ✨

Restless Dance Theatre is heading to London, with COUNTERPOISE officially selected for Sadler’s Wells’ first-ever festival celebrating dance on screen from across the globe.

We’re incredibly excited for the work to make its UK debut as part of the Stories in Black and White shorts program, with our CEO joining audiences for a post-screening Q&A.

📍 Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, London
📅 Sunday 7 June
🎟 Tickets on sale now, link in bio.

Created through an extraordinary cross-cultural collaboration, COUNTERPOISE brings together the powerful artists of Restless Dance Theatre, , musicians from , and directors and

Massive thanks to producers and for helping bring this project to audiences internationally.

Supported by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOFICE as part of Kore.A.Round Culture 2023, the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia-Korea Foundation, University of South Australia, Connect2Abilities and the Government of South Australia.

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28/05/2026

WONDER: Move. Imagine. Grow.

Restless Dance Theatre is excited to launch WONDER, a brand new inclusive dance class for children aged 4–7 years.

WONDER is a playful introduction to movement, creativity and connection. Through music, storytelling and dance, children are encouraged to explore their imagination while building confidence, coordination and friendships in a safe and nurturing environment.

Led by our highly trained tutors, classes are responsive to individual access needs, creating space for every child to participate in their own way.

Parents and caregivers are invited to move alongside their child, strengthening connection through shared creative play.

📍 Restless Dance Theatre, Adelaide
📅 Fridays | Term 3 2026
🕘 9:00am–10:00am
✨ Registrations now open!
Link in bio.

27/05/2026

Some of the Restless team have just landed back from Singapore. They had an incredible week at Singapore International Festival of Arts- Diversity Futures Think Tank✨

From leading community workshops with local disabled dancers at , to connecting with artists and arts leaders across Asia and the Pacific, the week was filled with conversations around disability arts, accessibility and international collaboration.

We left feeling energised, grateful and excited for what comes next.

Enjoy a snippet of our community workshop.

23/05/2026

✨DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS?? LINKS IS IN THE SOUTH!! ✨

Move, Play, Connect!

Restless Dance Theatre presents LINKS, inclusive weekly classes for kids aged 8–14 years 💫

LINKS is the perfect first step into the world of Restless Dance Theatre. Through playful dance, theatre games, creative storytelling and movement exploration, young people discover new ways to express themselves, build confidence and connect with others.

This is a fun, social and creative space where kids can explore movement, spark imagination and grow in a supportive community, no experience needed, just a willingness to move and play!

Led by experienced tutors, each class is inclusive and adaptable, supporting every young dancer to participate, thrive and feel successful 🌟

✨ Why LINKS?
• Build confidence, independence & self-expression
• Support physical, social & emotional wellbeing
• Encourage creativity, imagination & connection
• Be part of a welcoming dance community

🌿 NEW SOUTH LOCATION — ABERFOYLE PARK
💚 FREE class (Term 2)
🕓 Thursdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm
📍 Aberfoyle Community Centre, 1 Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park

Join us and be part of something fun — where movement brings people together ✨

https://restlessdance.org/links/

21/05/2026

✨ 35 Years of Restless Dance Theatre ✨

This week we are celebrating Howling Like A Wolf directed by Zoe Barr (2012)

Developed over two and a half years, Howling Like A Wolf grew from a creative residency between Restless Dance Theatre and Melbourne-based company Rawcus. Following the success of their earlier collaboration The Heart Of Another Is A Dark Forest, the two companies reunited to explore themes of human connection, isolation, body language and the way we “read” one another in the blink of an eye.

Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink and the groundbreaking research of French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne, the work examined facial expressions, emotional connection and the complexities of human interaction. Through movement, expression and shared experiences, the performers created a powerful and deeply human work exploring “this terribly significant business of other people.”

Presented at Queens Theatre in 2012, Howling Like A Wolf brought together artists from Restless Dance Theatre, Tutti Arts, No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability and Company@ — celebrating collaboration, inclusion and extraordinary performance.

✨ Creative Team
Director- Zoe Barry Zoë Barry
Lighting & Set Designer- Geoff Cobham Geoff Cobham
Musician / Composer - Jed Palmer
Costume Designer - Mariot Kerr
Project Manager / Rehearsal Director- Jo Stone
Production Manager- Nathan D’Agostino Nathan D'Agostino
Stage Manager- Laura Smans

🎭 Performers
Eleni Andriotsis, Felicity Doolette, Kathryn Evans, Jianna Georgiou, Caroline Hardy, Joel Hartgen, Rachel High, Lorean Hopper, Alice Kearvell, Kym Mackenzie, Nigel Major-Henderson, Zoe Messenger, Dana Nance, Andrew Pandos, Jesse Rochow, Amanda Schipper, Matthew Shilcock and Tara Stewart.

20/05/2026

Check out the trailer for Nunga Screen 2026! 🎬

In celebration of Reconciliation, we are warmly invite you to a special screening of Nunga Screen 2026 — a powerful collection of short films celebrating First Nations culture, stories and language.

Join us for an evening featuring a Cleansing Ceremony and Welcome to Country by Luke Wilson, followed by 90 minutes of incredible First Nations short films.

Snacks and refreshments provided as we come together for an evening of film, conversation, music and food. Everyone is welcome!

Friday 19 June
5:30pm - 8pm
Restless Dance Theatre
195 Gilles St, Adelaide SA 5000
Kaurna Country

Secure your sport: https://form.fillout.com/t/gVAEJBMiupus

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1176762370?fl=pl&fe=sh

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