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Ausdance WA 2010 events

Australian Dance Week

Monday 3 – Sunday 9 May

In 2010 Dance Week will be an opportunity for Ausdance WA to promote dance though a variety of activities and performances across the state undertaken by Ausdance WA members, including professional performances, community events, social and recreational classes and workshops, open days and festivals in metropolitan and regional areas. A special edition Dance Week dancewest magazine will be distributed in April to promote the diverse dance activity by members throughout WA and allow the general public to access a wide array of opportunity to Be Active with dance. In 2010 National Dance Week will be celebrated from Monday 3 – Sunday 9 May.

Country Week

28 June – 2 July

This programme is designed for students from WA regional schools and involves a week of dance activity focusing on skill development, choreographic development and performance. Cultural/recreational dance styles such as Latin, salsa, hip hop, African and swing are taught alongside contemporary technique and choreographic skills, culminating in the presentation of an original dance.

For more information about Country Week please contact Dawn Jackson 08 9322 6101.

WA Dance Awards

November (date TBC)

The West Australian Dance Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of the West Australian dance community, in the areas of performance, choreography, technology, service, teaching and community.

Dance Dialects

Date TBC

Dance Dialects is a project supporting the creation and presentation of new multi-cultural dance works by professional artists. More information about Dance Dialects will be available during 2010.