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Weave Movement Theatre A bold, diverse dance/theatre company of disabled & non-disabled artists creating powerful performances.

We provide high-level training, advocate for inclusive practices, & create dynamic works that challenge conventions & subvert audiences' expectations.

Tomorrow is the day!Join Weave Movement Theatre for the final installment in the Spring Workshop Series. These are for d...
25/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

Join Weave Movement Theatre for the final installment in the Spring Workshop Series. These are for disabled people interested in theatre, movement or dance and allies interested in inclusive practice.

Explore your creativity with the award-winning disability physical theatre company led by the amazing Yumi Umiumare!

Yumi is a highly respected, award-winning Butoh dancer and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theatre that uses natural human movement while encompassing a diverse range of activities, techniques, images and motivations to further create movement
Yumi has collaborated with Weave to create a number of shows, including White Day Dream, Forbidden Laughter and Wanna be a Rabbit. Her creations are visually striking with a sense of humor and have been seen worldwide.
She has worked with diverse companies like Back to Back as well as many communities. In this workshop you will use your imagination and sense of fun, making discoveries with Yumi’s dynamic leadership.

Join us in Room 201, Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick from 2pm-5pm in the Wheelchair Accessible venue. Booking info https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/

Share amongst your networks and we'll see you there!

If you're wondering what to do this Saturday then come along to the last Weave Movement Theatre Spring Workshop! It'll b...
22/09/2026

If you're wondering what to do this Saturday then come along to the last Weave Movement Theatre Spring Workshop! It'll be a wonderful day for disabled people interested in theatre, movement or dance and allies interested in inclusive practice.

Explore your creativity in an inclusive workshop and don't miss the chance to experience this award-winning disability physical theatre company with an amazing workshop leader Yumi Umiumare!

Yumi is a highly respected, award-winning Butoh dancer and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theatre that uses natural human movement while encompassing a diverse range of activities, techniques, images and motivations to further create movement
Yumi has collaborated with Weave to create a number of shows, including White Day Dream, Forbidden Laughter and Wanna be a Rabbit. Her creations are visually striking with a sense of humor and have been seen worldwide.
She has worked with diverse companies like Back to Back as well as many communities. In this workshop you will use your imagination and sense of fun, making discoveries with Yumi’s dynamic leadership.

Share the fun in Room 201, Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick from 2pm-5pm in the Wheelchair Accessible venue. Booking info https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/
Share amongst your networks and don't miss this amazing day!

Once again I was not able to add a photo to this Saturday's Facebook event. Don't let that dissuade you, though! I'll be...
22/09/2026

Once again I was not able to add a photo to this Saturday's Facebook event. Don't let that dissuade you, though!

I'll be sharing many beautiful images from past workshops for you to enjoy while you make your plans to come along to the last Weave Movement Theatre Spring Workshop that will be held this coming Saturday September 26.

This is for disabled people interested in theatre, movement or dance and allies interested in inclusive practice.

Explore your creativity in an inclusive workshop and don't miss the chance to experience this award-winning disability physical theatre company with the final remarkable performer/teacher Yumi Umiumare!

Yumi is a highly respected, award-winning Butoh dancer and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theatre that encompasses a diverse range of activities, techniques and motivations for dance, performance, or movement.
Yumi has collaborated with Weave to create a number of shows, including White Day Dream, Forbidden Laughter and Wanna be a Rabbit. Her creations are visually striking with a sense of humor and have been seen worldwide.
She has worked with diverse companies like Back to Back as well as many communities. In this workshop you will use your imagination and sense of fun, making discoveries with Yumi’s dynamic leadership.

Share the fun in Room 201, Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick from 2pm-5pm in the Wheelchair Accessible venue. Booking info https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/
Share amongst your networks and don't miss this amazing day!

Weave Movement Theatre is calling out to you!!!The last Spring Workshop will be held this coming Saturday September 26.P...
21/09/2026

Weave Movement Theatre is calling out to you!!!

The last Spring Workshop will be held this coming Saturday September 26.

Past workshop participants have described their involvement as "Awesome fun" "Fired my imagination" "Changed my life"

Explore your creativity in an inclusive workshop and don't miss the chance to experience this award-winning disability physical theatre company with the final remarkable performer/teacher Yumi Umiumare!

Yumi is a highly respected, award-winning Butoh dancer and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theatre that encompasses a diverse range of activities, techniques and motivations for dance, performance, or movement.
Yumi has collaborated with Weave to create a number of shows, including White Day Dream, Forbidden Laughter and Wanna be a Rabbit. Her creations are visually striking with a sense of humor and have been seen worldwide.
She has worked with diverse companies like Back to Back as well as many communities. In this workshop you will use your imagination and sense of fun, making discoveries with Yumi’s dynamic leadership.

Share the fun in Room 201, Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick from 2pm-5pm in the Wheelchair Accessible venue. Booking info https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/

See you there!

While you're laying around tonight, have a think about what you want to do tomorrow. And decide to come to the Weave Spr...
18/09/2026

While you're laying around tonight, have a think about what you want to do tomorrow. And decide to come to the Weave Spring Workshops!

The final two will be held tomorrow September 19 and the following Saturday September 26.

Explore your creativity in an inclusive workshop and don't miss the chance to experience this award-winning disability physical theatre company with two remarkable performers/teachers!

Passed workshop participants have described their involvement as "Awesome fun" "Fired my imagination" "Changed my life"

Tomorrow's workshop will be led by Sally Smith!
Sally has been a performer, dancer, improvisor and theatre maker in Australia and internationally for over 30 years. She toured the world with the company Strange Fruit and directed two Weave shows - Anybody Home and Done to Perfection. She has been working for 20 years at TAFE and other adult education settings with inclusive performance making. Sally works with humor and open creativity. In the workshop she will lead us to make our own solo and group movement stories/pieces.
Saturday 19 September, 1-4pm, Room 201, Balam Balam Place. 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick Wheelchair accessible.
Booking info here: https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/

The last workshop is led by Yumi Umiumare!
Yumi is a highly respected, award-winning Butoh dancer and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theatre that encompasses a diverse range of activities, techniques and motivations for dance, performance, or movement. Yumi has collaborated with Weave to create a number of shows, including White Day Dream, Forbidden Laughter and Wanna be a Rabbit. Her creations are visually striking with a sense of humor and have been seen worldwide. She has worked with diverse companies like Back to Back as well as many communities. In this workshop you will use your imagination and sense of fun, making discoveries with Yumi’s dynamic leadership.
Saturday, September 26th, 2pm-5pm. Room 201, Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick. Wheelchair Accessible. Booking info https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/

Don't miss out! :D

The countdown is on for the last two workshops in the Weave Spring Workshop series! They will be held this Saturday Sept...
16/09/2026

The countdown is on for the last two workshops in the Weave Spring Workshop series! They will be held this Saturday September 19 and the following Saturday September 26.

Explore your creativity in an inclusive workshop and don't miss the chance to experience this award-winning disability physical theatre company with two remarkable performers/teachers!

Passed workshop participants have described their involvement as "Awesome fun" "Fired my imagination" "Changed my life"

This coming Saturday will be led by Sally Smith!
Sally has been a performer, dancer, improvisor and theatre maker in Australia and internationally for over 30 years. She toured the world with the company Strange Fruit and directed two Weave shows - Anybody Home and Done to Perfection. She has been working for 20 years at TAFE and other adult education settings with inclusive performance making. Sally works with humor and open creativity. In the workshop she will lead us to make our own solo and group movement stories/pieces.
Saturday 19 September, 1-4pm, Room 201, Balam Balam Place. 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick Wheelchair accessible.
Booking info here: https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/

The last workshop is led by Yumi Umiumare!
Yumi is a highly respected, award-winning Butoh dancer and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theatre that encompasses a diverse range of activities, techniques and motivations for dance, performance, or movement. Yumi has collaborated with Weave to create a number of shows, including White Day Dream, Forbidden Laughter and Wanna be a Rabbit. Her creations are visually striking with a sense of humor and have been seen worldwide. She has worked with diverse companies like Back to Back as well as many communities. In this workshop you will use your imagination and sense of fun, making discoveries with Yumi’s dynamic leadership.
Saturday, September 26th, 2pm-5pm. Room 201, Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick. Wheelchair Accessible. Booking info https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on/

Apologies that there is no photo on the event invite for the second Spring Workshop on September19 but Facebook doesn't ...
10/09/2026

Apologies that there is no photo on the event invite for the second Spring Workshop on September19 but Facebook doesn't always play nice. We all play wonderfully at Weave so here is a photo to inspire you while you decide to come along! :D

Get your tickets quick for the second Spring Workshop with Weave Movement Theatre! We'll be at Balam Balam Place from 1-...
10/09/2026

Get your tickets quick for the second Spring Workshop with Weave Movement Theatre! We'll be at Balam Balam Place from 1-4 on Saturday September 19.

Challenge yourself through movement, dance and theatre. Work solo, in pairs and in groups. These workshops are for Disabled participants and allies who have some experience in dance, movement or theatre, whether performing or in classes. We also welcome allies interested in learning more about inclusive performance practice.

This workshop will be led by the amazing Sally Smith!
Sally is a dancer/choreo/improvisor/ theatre maker and has created her own independent works in Australia and internationally for over 30 years. For 10 years she toured the world with the company Strange Fruit and has directed two Weave shows titled Anybody Home and Done to Perfection. There is always a strong streak of humour in her work. She has been working for 20 years at TAFE and other adult education settings with inclusive performance making.

Join us at Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick in Room 201 and don't miss this amazing opportunity to work with Sally to make our own small group movement stories/pieces and to meet fellow dancers in the Melbourne disability community! For more information on the workshops and bookings email [email protected]. Workshops are only $25! Don't miss out!

Spring is here, the sun is out so what is a better way to celebrate the change than moving your body?Come and join Weave...
08/09/2026

Spring is here, the sun is out so what is a better way to celebrate the change than moving your body?

Come and join Weave Movement Theatre for their second day of Spring Workshops Saturday September 19! Challenge yourself through movement, dance and theatre. Work solo, in pairs and in groups. These workshops are for Disabled participants and allies who have some experience in dance, movement or theatre, whether performing or in classes. We also welcome allies interested in learning more about inclusive performance practice.

The next workshop will be led by the amazing Sally Smith.
Sally is a dancer/choreo/improvisor/ theatre maker and has created her own independent works in Australia and internationally for over 30 years. For 10 years she toured the world with the company Strange Fruit and has directed two Weave shows titled Anybody Home and Done to Perfection. There is always a strong streak of humour in her work. She has been working for 20 years at TAFE and other adult education settings with inclusive performance making.

Join us at Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick in Room 201 and don't miss this amazing opportunity to work with Sally to make our own small group movement stories/pieces and to meet fellow dancers in the Melbourne disability community! For more information on the workshops and bookings email [email protected]. Workshops are only $25!

I am writing to you with a full heart. This year, I was honoured to receive an OAM in the King's Birthday Honours, and I...
15/06/2026

I am writing to you with a full heart. This year, I was honoured to receive an OAM in the King's Birthday Honours, and I want to be clear: this recognition belongs to every single person who has believed in Weave Movement Theatre over nearly thirty years. Since we began in 1997, our mission has stayed the same: to place Disabled artists at the centre of the stage, not on the sidelines. This award is a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go together.

Weave has always believed that artistic excellence and inclusive practice align, defying conventional low expectations. We lead disability-led physical theatre performances, workshops and training, and we advocate for accessible practices across the arts sector. So often, dance teachers, disabled creatives and theatre-makers tell us they want to be more inclusive in the rehearsal room but are unsure how to do so well. Weave exists to answer that question with skill, care and lived experience. Our work is award-winning because it refuses to compromise on quality or on access.

As we reach the end of the financial year, I would love to invite you to make a tax-deductible donation to support our upcoming workshop and development series, which will foster the next generation of disabled performers and inclusive arts practitioners. Every contribution goes directly towards giving artists the time, space and resources they need to create bold, meaningful work.

Donate @ https://www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/support/

With gratitude, Janice Florence OAM

Image of me in The Solos. Image by Paul Dunn.
Image description: Janice is seated at the back of the dark stage, shrouded in white fabric with meters of train cascading to the front. Janice looks in awe at the top left corner.

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