Australian Dance Week is next week and here are 10 highlights to put in your diary
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Each year, Ausdance ACT presents the largest Australian Dance Week program in Australia, throwing the spotlight on a thriving and diverse local dance scene.
This year, Australian Dance Week is from Monday 29 April – Sunday 5 May and across that week you can experience a tasting plate of performances, workshops, and activities for all ages with a range of free classes and events.
Here are 10 highlights to look forward to.
Co_Lab: 24 (29 April – 1 May)
Credit: Art Atelier.
In a movement, sound and visual feast, join Australian Dance Party’s Alison Plevey and Sara Black, with guest artists Melanie Lane (dance), Alex Voorhoeve (cello), Sia Ahmad (sound/voice) and Nicci Haynes (visuals) as they transport you with a live, instantly created performance.
canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/co_lab-24
A Night of Afro Dance with Passion & Purpose Academy (30 April)
Credit: Daniel Abroguena
Unlock the vibrant rhythms of Afro Dance! Join Passion & Purpose to explore the dynamic world of Afro House, Afro Fusion, Amapiano, and more.
No stress, no fees, just pure dance. It is all about the vibes, music, and community.
Email now to reserve your spot passionandpurposeinfo@mail.com
Adult Beginner Ballet Class with MAK’s Dance Studios Matthew Shilling (30 April)
Image featuring Matthew and Katherine Shilling
Matt brings a wealth of experience from a career spanning over 30 years as a professional dancer, teacher, and director.
maksballet.com.au/2024danceweek
Ausdance ACT’s annual networking morning tea (1 May)
This year with a focus on Safe Dance ® practice. Jacqueline Dimmock will share practical skills and tips to incorporate Safe Dance® into the studio and teaching space
mailchi.mp/ausdance.org.au/ausdance-act-dance-week-morning-tea
Try a ZEST Dance for Wellbeing class for free during Australian Dance Week
Credit: Lorna Sim.
Classes are designed for adults who want to keep their body and brain active and healthy, regardless of mobility, skill, age or experience. Have fun, feel good.
Various times and locations across Canberra.
See the full list of classes at ausdanceact.org.au/zest-dance-for-wellbeing
Join the Deaf Butterflies ACT Dance Group, led by dance artist Debora Di Centa, for a fun, inclusive, and creative dance session (3 May)
Credit: Olivia Wikner.
The class will consist of dance exercises and some creative and choreographic tasks.
More information via Eventbrite
Australian Dance Party’s ‘Escape From Plastika’ during Dance and Tree Week (4 May)
Credit: O&J Wikner Photography.
Join dance heroes: Alpha, Delta and Pi, time travel to planet Plastika – formerly known as Earth, and otherwise known as Haig Park, to explore the problem of plastic!
Performances are free.
australiandance.party/projects/escape-from-plastika
Jazida’s Fabulous Dancing Workshop (4 May)
Credit: Captavitae
In this beautiful and exciting workshop, participants will explore dancing with silk fan veils. This workshop is free and is open to all.
Register via Humanitix
The Jam Cabinet presents ‘SHOW US YOUR SAUCE’ (5 May)
Whether you are a seasoned pro or love to groove, everyone is welcome to battle, jam, or simply soak in the atmosphere.
For more information visit Facebook
Experience something new
Travel the world of exotic music and dance with Folk Dance Canberra, take your little one to a Blueberries class (it’s the most fun you can have with a toddler in a jam-packed hour), learn how to Kizomba with Kmotion Dance Studio or check out a commercial hip hop class with Fresh Funk Canberra. There really is something for everyone!
This is the time to get out and try a new dance experience, see a show, take a class, and celebrate dance. Canberra let’s DANCE!
View the full Ausdance ACT 2024 Australian Dance Week calendar here
Feature image: Jazida’s Fabulous Dancing Workshop. Credit: Captavitae
