Ausdance WA

22/11/2024

Creative Australia's Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising workshop is ideal for artists, arts leaders, and arts board members looking for the know-how, confidence and inspiration to kickstart or grow income from philanthropy, donors, and business partners.

💡 Kepa Kurl/Esperance: https://creative.gov.au/investment-and-development/fundamentals-of-arts-fundraising-kepa-kurl-esperance/?mc_cid=9b2f277b51

💡Jambinu/Geraldton: https://creative.gov.au/investment-and-development/fundamentals-of-arts-fundraising-jambinu-geraldton/?mc_cid=9b2f277b51

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20/11/2024

💡 From 'What Neuroaesthetics, a New Field of Research, Can Tell Us About What Dance Does to Our Brains and Bodies'
✍️ Dance Magazine
Read the full article here 🔗 www.dancemagazine.com/neuroaesthetics-and-dance/ .tab=0

18/11/2024

The dance community mourns two remarkable women

Ausdance pays tribute to two inspirational women who passed away this week, Roz Hervey who was 58, and farewelled family and friends after a diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in 2022, and Bodenwieser dancer Eileen Kramer, aged 110, who had celebrated her birthday only last weekend.

Read the full article: www.ausdance.org.au/news/article/dance-community-mourns-two-remarkable-women

📸 Roz Hervey: Restless Dance Theatre
📸 Eileen Kramer: www.eileen-kramer.com

15/11/2024

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This coming Monday 18th November, Sylvia and I will come together to share our taster workshop of a 3 day workshop, ‘The Abyss of Belonging’. Please come join us under the beautiful trees on the front lawn of Freo Arts Centre, 10am-12.30pm.

PM for more details.

We hope to see you there 🌞

13/11/2024

💡 From 'Benefits of dance for early literacy and development'

Read the full article here: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever/blog/benefits-dance-early-literacy-and-development

11/11/2024

🚨 Just 2.5 weeks to go! Are you ready to energize your teaching?
Join Ausdance WA on 28-29 November for a two-day professional development series crafted for dance educators across private studios, schools, and independent practice.

✨ What’s in store:
Day 1: Broaden your perspectives and enhance your skills with innovative teaching methods.
Day 2: Dive deep into curriculum-focused strategies to inspire and engage your students.

💡 Seven interactive workshops led by some of Perth’s most talented dance artists and educators, all geared toward practical, classroom-ready skills and creative insight.

🔗 Secure your spot now— www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers

📣 Special discounts for Ausdance WA members—don’t miss out on this opportunity!

08/11/2024

"Matching the comic gold of Saunders and Lumley is a high bar to clear but Scott Elstermann has managed it in his latest contemporary dance work Foleyvision."

Read Nina Levy's full review:
https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/blog/2024/11/04/foleyvision/

Matching the comic gold of Saunders and Lumley is a high bar to clear but Scott Elstermann has managed it in his latest contemporary dance work Foleyvision.

06/11/2024

✨ Did you know that dancing can be a powerful antidote to depression? A recent study found that dance is one of the most effective treatments for depressive symptoms, even outperforming traditional therapies like SSRIs!

💡 Here's the Psych Central article: https://psychcentral.com/depression/dancing-for-depression

💡 Here's the study: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847

04/11/2024

🌟 Youth-Led Choreographic Practice with Ella-Rose Trew 🌟

Join us for a 1.5-hour workshop with Ella-Rose Trew, Independent Artist, and explore techniques to empower young dancers to take charge of their creative process. 🌟

What you’ll learn:
💡 Stimuli and starting points to spark creativity
💡 Simple, effective tasks to reduce your mental load
💡 Methods for supporting choreography that reflects students’ unique experiences and contemporary perspectives

Let’s foster a new generation of confident, creative voices! 🌱💃

📅 Don’t miss it! Happening on Day 2 of our 2-Day Professional Development event for dance teachers.

Learn more! 🔗 https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/

01/11/2024

🌟 Tribal Dance Unit led by Narelle Codalonga 🌟

Designed for Year 7 educators, this term-long unit covers technique exercises and inclusive choreographic tasks suited for students of all abilities.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:
✨ Learn technique exercises tailored to diverse skill levels
✨ Experience creative tasks that engage students in self-expression
✨ Share ideas and explore adaptations to make the unit accessible for all

📅 Happening on Day 1 of our 2-Day Professional Development event for dance teachers.

🔗 https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/

30/10/2024

28/10/2024

Elevate Your Dance Vocabulary Teaching Toolkit with McKenzie Goldsmith and Amy Wiseman 🌟

Designed to enhance your approach to literacy in the dance classroom, this session offers invaluable tools to enrich your teaching practice.

📅 Happening on Day 2 of our 2-Day Professional Development event for dance teachers.

🔗 https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/

25/10/2024

Social and Emotional Wellbeing for Dancers - Tools for Teachers with ✨Jacqui Claus - The Kids Research Institute Australia ✨

This workshop will guide dance teachers and studio directors through a research-backed framework developed by the Telethon Kids Institute, which focuses on the social and emotional well-being (SEWB) of children and young people.

🌟 Learn how SEWB connects to dance and discover how to foster a supportive, positive environment in your studio. Topics include:

💡 Managing pressure and being in the zone
💡 Body image and building confidence
💡 Positive peer comparison and connecting with others
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding of SEWB and empower your students through dance!

📅 Happening on Day 1 of our 2-Day Professional Development event for dance teachers. 🔗 https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/

Seven professional development workshops across two days, led by experienced Perth dance artists, teachers and specialists.

21/10/2024

Dance for All: Inclusive Approaches Workshop with Independent Artists ✨Julia Hales and Laura Boynes✨

Join us for a hands-on exploration of how to create accessible and inclusive dance! In this workshop, independent artists Julia and Laura will guide participants through a practical studio process, sharing the methodologies and initiation points they’ve developed through their own collaborative experiences.

This session is perfect for dance teachers and artists looking to bring inclusive practices into their studios, ensuring dancers of all abilities can express themselves and thrive. 🌟💪

📅 Happening on Day 1 of our 2-Day Professional Development event for dance teachers. Learn more: https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/

18/10/2024

Workshop Highlight: Multisensory + Multimodal Communication for Inclusion with ✨ Michelle Hovane of Sensorium Theatre ✨

Join us for an enriching workshop that introduces the incredible multi-sensory and multi-modal communication techniques used by Sensorium Theatre to support access and inclusion for children and young people with disabilities and neurodiversity.

Facilitated by Michelle Hovane, this session will not only outline these techniques but also offer practical and experiential exercises, showcasing how these methods can enhance engagement and accessibility in your dance teaching practice.

📅 This workshop takes place on Day 1 (Thursday 28 Nov) of our 2-Day Professional Development for dance teachers.

Learn more: https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn, experience, and bring new inclusive practices into your teaching! 🙌

14/10/2024

Consent and Intimacy Workshop with ✨Molly Tipping✨

Join us for an insightful and hands-on workshop that explores the important connection between the school consent curriculum and real-world industry protocols. Led by Molly Tipping of Tipping Motion, you’ll dive into interactive consent games, techniques, and discussions on topics like power dynamics, accountability, and choreographing intimacy.

Perfect for teachers and practitioners who want to create empowered and empathetic spaces for their students. Expect a mix of theory, practice, and great conversations! Bring your questions, curiosity, a journal, and come dressed comfortably.

📅 2 hours of valuable learning
🎓 Molly Tipping – Somatic Practitioner, Consent Educator, and Intimacy Coordinator

This is just 1 of 4 fantastic workshops happening on Day 1 of Ausdance WA’s Professional Development Program for Dance Teachers!

To register, head to www.ausdancewa.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/