Ausdance NT
Ausdance NT services the sparsely populated Territory's dance community, and
is a unique branch of Ausdance because of its isolation and ethnic diversity.
Membership is open to anyone interested in dance and is offered on an
annual basis with three financial levels: group, individual and concession.
The branch has about 65 individual and group members and has
a board of six elected annually by the membership. The branch has a
strong
regional network throughout the Northern Territory and conducts regular
outreach programs with local communities in remote areas.
2008 Program
MoveMeNT Darwin Dance Expo
Date & time: Sunday, 24 February 2008 11pm – 6pm.
Venue: Casuarina Senior College Gymnasium
Corner of Trower Road & Parer Drive, Moil.
Cost: Adults - Gold coin donation, Children free
Other: Public transport access and parking available
No experience, ability, flexibility, fitness or co-ordination necessary!
At the first MoveMeNT Darwin Dance Expo local residents will discover more ways to move than they can poke a stick at in 2008. With dance and movement information stalls, introductory workshops, displays and demonstrations competitions and guest performances there will be something for ages and levels.
The expo aims to promote local dance and movement groups and engage new awareness, interest and active participation from the broader community. The public will have a first-hand opportunity to experience a diverse range of styles and techniques including Hip Hop and Break Dance, Ballet, Latin, Ballroom, Gymnastics, Irish Dance, Folkdance, Pacific, Contemporary, Pole Dance Fitness, Improvisation, Belly Dancing, Indigenous Dance, Line Dance and much much more!
The MoveMeNT Darwin Dance Expo Directory
 Ausdance NT launches the first NT Dance Directory (105KB PDF file) which includes information on all MoveMeNT Darwin Dance Expo participating groups.
For more information contact Ausdance NT on 8981 7002 or email nt@ausdance.org.au subscribe to the Ausdance NT fortnightly e-bulletin for updates on dance across the Northern Territory.
The Darwin Dance Expo is supported by Top End Arts Marketing, ABC Local Radio and the Northern Territory Government.
Independent Support Fund
 In 2007 the Independent Support Fund supported five independent artists from the Northern Territory in pursuing performance and professional development opportunities interstate and overseas. This initiative has been extremely valuable to the unique and diverse professional dance sector of the Northern Territory.
Recipients in 2007 included Julia Gray (Artistic Director of Sunameke, Darwin), Gary Lang (Indigenous dance artist, Director of Baru Kadal, Darwin), Alex Jordan (Independent Dance Artist and Dance Therapist, Darwin), Mariaa Randal (Indigenous Independent Dance Artist, Alice Springs) and Erwin Fenis (Hip Hop and Break Dance Artist and head of the Style Impressions Krew, Darwin).
Independent Support Fund 2008 Guidelines (word document)
Regional Dance Project
The Regional Dance Project (RDP) is a youth dance program focused on the East Arnhem Land region. It funded through the Arts NT Regional Arts Fund and supported by local businesses and organizations.
Initiated by Rachael Wallis (Nhulunbuy based Indigenous Dance artist) and Ausdance NT, the Regional Dance Project has and is continuing to deliver dance based activities during school holiday periods for local youth. Incorporating elements of both modern and traditional Indigenous dance the RDP aims to create active, creative and productive outlets for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. It also acts as a vehicle of communication and exchange between and between the youth participants and local traditional elders.
Another key component of this project is the facilitation of non-accredited training in dance, teaching, production, project co-ordination and management to delegated project trainees. Assisting Rachael with the delivery of different project activities and participating in ‘work experience’ residencies, these trainees are developing professional skills and experience that will potentially lead to management of specific project areas and other opportunities including employment. The RDP began in July 2007 and is scheduled to finish in Dec 2008, subject to successful application of further funding.
Building Sustainable Dance Business in the Northern Territory
The Indigenous Dance Support Facility Strategic Project
At the end of 2007 Ausdance NT secured an exciting partnership with the Australia Council ATISIA Board as part of the Artists in Work Indigenous Employment in the Arts Strategy to implement the Northern Territory Indigenous Dance Support Facility. The key activity will be to employ an Indigenous Dance Officer within Ausdance NT to focus on and coordinate sustainable training and employment related to Indigenous Dance and establish pathways and supportive partnerships across industries. A centralised data-base of NT Indigenous dance artists/groups and potential employment providers will also be developed as well as guidelines and standards of practice for employers and employees.
Employment
Ausdance NT Indigenous Dance officer
Ausdance NT is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic person to fill the exciting new role of Indigenous Dance Officer in its Darwin office. Please go to the Ausdance NT employment opportunities page to download full selection criteria and job description.
Staff & Board
Ausdance NT Board members
Chair: Elspeth Hurse
Vice chair/Public officer: Janice McEwen
Treasurer: Stephen Farrawell
Secretary: Sarah Galton
Committee: Louise Partos, Jackie Antoun, Lee Treacy, Mara Dobrini
Staff
Director Tessa Rose (.7)
Programs Manager Jenelle Saunders (.6)
Indigenous Dance Officer Tim Bishop (fulltime, position to begin 9 June)
Join Ausdance NT
Membership
$33 concession
$66 individual
$110 group
Services
Studio hire, tarquette hire, dance resource library.
Contact us
Street
Address
56 McMinn Street
Frog Hollow Centre
for the Arts, Darwin
Postal Address
PO Box 823
DARWIN
NT 0801
T 08 8981 7002
F 08
8941 5641
E-mail nt@ausdance.org.au
Office Hours 9:00am-5.00pm
Mon-Fri
Ausdance NT is assisted by the Northern Territory Department of Arts and
Museums Cultural Division.
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