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Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Phone: +61 7 3569 5869

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25.01.2022 ACPA Music Trainer Tashka Urban sharing some vocal and breathe wisdom. For those of you who dont connect with traditional vocal techniques, this is a fantastic taste of Tashkas unique teaching style. Here at ACPA we love seeing how Tashka connects with our students and how much she brings out their natural talent, their passion for music and helps them find their voice

23.01.2022 Our #fridayinspiration today is our students You are the heart of everything we do #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts #dance #deadly #aboriginal #indigenous #culture #inspired #dancephotography #deadlydancer #firstnations #ausdance #danceaustralia #contemporaryperformance #contemporarytheatre #performancecompany #brisbane #brisbanearts #ballet #moderndance

22.01.2022 Our #TiddaTuesday goes out to the inspiring women of the Tjanpi Desert Weavers. The women artists are working on a commission for the Know My Name project, an initiative of the National Gallery of Australia to celebrate the significant contributions of Australian women artists. Next year, the Tjanpi Desert Weavers commission will become part of the national collection, which includes the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in the world. Displayi...ng "endless creativity and inventiveness", these whimsical works generate awareness and insight into culture and Country alongside their focus of creating income and employment for women on their homelands so they can provide for their families and community. Now representing over 400 women artists, the Tjanpi Desert Weavers remit is vast, covering approximately 350,000 square kilometres and encompassing 26 remote communities across the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. #acpa #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts #dance #deadly #aboriginal #indigenous #culture #inspired #dancephotography #deadlydancer #firstnations #ausdance #danceaustralia #contemporaryperformance #contemporarytheatre #performancecompany #brisbane #brisbanearts

22.01.2022 ACPA Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts Dance student Tia Atwood has just returned after completing 7 weeks of her cadet-ship with the The Australian Ballet. Tia will be returning later this year to complete the final portion of her placement and we cannot wait to see what she achieves in the future! "In early 2020 we welcomed our inaugural First Nations Education Cadets into The Australian Ballet. The cadet training program was written in late 2019 and is 12-week placement ...to develop teaching, performing and choreography skills with the company that they can take back to their communities and use within their careers. Through this program, strong recruitment partnerships have been made with the specialist Indigenous Arts Colleges Naisda and ACPA. In the first 7 weeks, the cadets joined the team in devising the school and community content and rehearsing the new choreography for Wilaygu Ngayinybula Possums two minds by Wiradjuri choreographer and company dancer Ella Havelka. Part of Ellas process was to incorporate the yarning circle and a workshop on the mental health of Aboriginal young people with specialist Dr Jane Havelka and our own Sam Wright. The cadets return at the end of the year to complete their placement." https://australianballet.com.au/learnin/wilaygu-ngayinybula See more

22.01.2022 Head of Music Greg Moore takes us through everything we have to offer here at ACPA and how to audition with us If you are interested in auditioning head to our website for more information!

22.01.2022 Big congratulations to ACPA Alumni Baker Boy for his win at the National Indigenous Music Awards. Taking home three gongs including the Artist of the Year for 2020! Danzel Baker was up against other incredible artists Emily Wurramara, Jessica Mauboy, Thelma Plum, Electric Fields and May Power. Woah, my heart! This is crazy. I honestly didnt think I could win at all tonight... to my family back in Darwin across Arnhem Land, Im so proud to represent my people and so over...whelmed by the support and success I have achieved rapping in Yolgnu Matha and English - Baker #nima #indigenousartist

21.01.2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-brightside-29970664296 LAST TICKETS!! Follow the link to find our end of year showcase event ... TWO NIGHTS ONLY! Monday 30th November & Tuesday 1st December Come see our ACPA 2020 cohort production. Roar into the 20’s ‘Catch the fever’, a contagious night of entertainment highlighting the events of 2020. Featuring cabaret, death defying stunts, song and dance, coughing into the elbow and so much more. This production is highly sanitised and Covid safe!

20.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to ACPAs 2012 production of Up the Ladder #acpa #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts #dance #deadly #aboriginal #indigenous #culture #inspired #dancephotography #deadlydancer #firstnations #ausdance #danceaustralia #contemporaryperformance #contemporarytheatre #performancecompany #brisbane #brisbanearts

19.01.2022 Tonight on the Sydney Opera House website at 8pm Bangarra Dance Theatre will be airing their phenomenal work Terrain. Terrain transports us to Lake Eyre in South Australia, the place of Australias inland sea: one of the few untouched natural waterways in the world. Choreographer Frances Rings explores the fundamental connection between Aboriginal people and land - how our land looks after us, how we connect with its spirit, and how we regard its future. Terrain explores the relationship of Indigenous people to country and how landscape becomes a second skin, inspired by the timeless beauty of Lake Eyre in South Australia.

19.01.2022 If youre an unsigned, independent Indigenous artist and are keen to enter the comp to perform at the National Indigenous Music Awards, all you have to do is have a track uploaded to triple j Unearthed by July 12! Make sure you tick the box to identify yourself as an Indigenous Australian on your artist page, too.

19.01.2022 Some great footage of our closing number thanks to Pine Rivers Special School This piece never fails to put a smile on everyones faces!

19.01.2022 Thankyou for having us Pine Rivers Special School! Our students had an incredible time yesterday with the beautiful students at Pine Rivers Special School We cannot wait to return in a few weeks for some special NAIDOC week workshops ...

19.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to this killer clip of past and current ACPA students doing their thing

18.01.2022 Book your tickets to the 2020 cohorts end of year showcase! Get in quick before tickets sell out!

17.01.2022 **ACPA CULTURAL WORKSHOP** Thankyou Rick Roser for sharing the afternoon with our students teaching them fire making, boomerang throwing and how to make hair pieces with emu feathers and bees wax What a great day in the park with our 2020 students, Alumni, Staff and Board Members

17.01.2022 BIG LOVE! Amazing Dance Video to Go Crazy by our incredibly gifted 2019 Alumni Tommy, Garah and Boysie...

16.01.2022 #musicmonday and what a way to kick off the week! Today we are sharing a clip of two of our bright Diploma of Music students Pianist: Shamikah Power Vocals: Taylah Miller we love your work ladies! This cover of Sam Smiths stay with me is beautiful.

16.01.2022 #throwbackthursday to our 2011 production of The Black Swan Swipe left to see some striking images from the show #acpa #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts #dance #deadly #aboriginal #indigenous #culture #inspired #dancephotography #deadlydancer #firstnations #ausdance #danceaustralia #contemporaryperformance #contemporarytheatre #performancecompany #brisbane #brisbanearts #ballet #moderndance

14.01.2022 ACPA Diploma student Stephanie and Advanced Diploma Student Michaella give us a first look at their incredible cover of Hallelujah This piece will form part of our new performance routine that we will be showcasing in schools across South East Queensland! @mick_chella @_steph_nelson_ your voices are magic together...

12.01.2022 Check out our incredible advanced diploma student @angelique_chanel doing what she does best This girl is fire on the dance floor! #acpa #dance #brisbanearts

12.01.2022 It was wonderful to help our talented alumni Boysie Power get this Queensland Health TVC. Such a great job!

11.01.2022 The world needs all the love right now, so we are happy to share this amazing new track LOVE from Mitch Tambo. Renowned for his didgeridoo playing, actor, presenter and performer Mitch Tambo is one of Australias most talented entertainers. A proud Gamilaraay man, Mitch lights up any arena with a passion and deep commitment to his First Nations culture and the people he represents. With a style that blends traditional sounds and language with modern contemporary beats and ...rhythms, Mitchs music cuts across cultures. His debut album, Guurrama-Li, entered the iTunes Top 200 Australia World Music Chart at #2 and at #18 on the Germany iTunes Top 200. The album received rave reviews when it featured on Triple J Unearthed. Mitch is an engaging performer and community-minded spirit. His music has moved people the world over and he is passionate about sharing knowledge and experience of his culture. Not content with simply performing, Mitch is championing change and committed to promoting positive Indigenous experiences, walking the path of a true First Nations warrior.

10.01.2022 How incredible is Johnnys rendition of Home ACPA performed The Wiz last year for our end of year show and we are blown away by this incredible performance What do you think!

10.01.2022 End of year showcase night 2! Tickets now available

09.01.2022 We are so thrilled to have our students back. Week 1 was a success and now our students are ramping it up in preparation for their end of year production What a way to start a Thursday morning! Check out our Advanced Diploma of Dance Students mastering their acrobatics today with trainer and Head of Dance at ACPA Simon Lind

09.01.2022 ACPA Talent and Advanced Diploma of Music student @mick_chella showing us those incredible pipes of hers #acpa #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts #dance #deadly #aboriginal #indigenous #culture #inspired #dancephotography #deadlydancer #firstnations #ausdance #danceaustralia #contemporaryperformance #contemporarytheatre #performancecompany #brisbane #brisbanearts #singing #voice #fire

09.01.2022 Another #WellnessWednesday with @summer_till_dance_ Today Summer focuses on Alignment. Alignment of the body within dance class was always important- but now more than ever in our "Home Made" dance studios amongst the stay at home regulations we have to be aware of our surroundings and our movements. Its important to know where we place the body within positions, angles and space...Twist too far and your line isnt pleasing to the audience and perhaps your transition to the... next position may not be as smooth. In contrast not twisting enough Will result in not get the most extension out of your body. Alignment is about the shapes we create and the lines we strive to further develop each and every technique class. A simple Contemporary Port De Bras such as this can be practiced and filmed so you can watch your alignment back and see to make improvements. See more

09.01.2022 In the audition room Our advanced diploma students undertook their mock auditions last week with ACPA Heads of Department Greg Moore and Simon Lind. One of the most important learning opportunities for our students is how to prepare for life outside of ACPA. We strive for every student to feel confident writing their CVs and nailing their auditions after graduation. ... #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts We #acpa #dance #audition #casting #theatre #acting #music #deadly #aboriginal #indigenous #culture #inspired #dancephotography #deadlydancer #firstnations #ausdance #danceaustralia #contemporaryperformance #contemporarytheatre #performancecompany #brisbane #brisbanearts #ballet #moderndance

07.01.2022 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Tips from the ACPA Trainers Summer Till discusses Freedom in Movement for all of our dancers out there. Having freedom within our movement is so important in Contemporary dance. Allow your spine and head to move with the swing and momentum of your arms. Keep your knees bending over your toes and soften the transitions through levels as you drop your body over and forward.

07.01.2022 You can find us on Level 2 of the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts Stay tuned for a tour of our facilities next week with some of our current ACPA Students #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts ... #acpa #dance #audition #casting #theatre #acting #music #deadly #aboriginal #indigenous #culture #inspired #dancephotography #deadlydancer #firstnations #ausdance #danceaustralia #contemporaryperformance #contemporarytheatre #performancecompany #brisbane #brisbanearts #ballet #moderndance #artseducation #artscourses #artsqld See more

05.01.2022 Congratulations for surviving Term 2! Our students not only survived but they thrives in their online learning. Assessments were submitted, exams were passed and we had some technical difficulties along the way, but we made it work and we are so proud of our students for sticking with it! Now lets hurry up and get back to the studios!! We hope all of our students have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday break and we will see you back at the Judith Wright Centre ready for Term 3

05.01.2022 Welcome to ACPA! Join us for a Virtual Tour Come along with Maddy our Office Manager and meet some of the 2020 Cohort and view the ACPA facilities here at the Judith Wright Centre in Brisbane. If you are interested in finding out more about our courses or if you would like to audition, give us a call on 07 3569 5869 and Maddy will help you with all your enquires! ... You can also visit our website to find out more: https://acpa.edu.au/

05.01.2022 We are looking forward to celebrating NAIDOC 2020!

04.01.2022 Some of ACPAs Advanced Diploma and Diploma of Dance students were lucky enough to learn @bangarradancetheatre Salt from their show Terrain via zoom today What an enriching learning experience. Thank you to Bangarra and the wonderful dancers for their time today with our students

04.01.2022 We love sharing our students work with our community. Our feel good Friday starts with ACPA Advanced Diploma Student Katherine Owens performing her own choreography. Katherines piece was inspired by this gorgeous tree at her home. If you want us to share more of our students work comment below!

03.01.2022 Super proud of our ACPA performance team on their first school performance of the year. We were honoured to come into Redeemer Lutheran College to perform for their year 5 students and teach them about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Go team ACPA!!!

03.01.2022 Advanced Diploma Student @mick_chella in her mock audition assessment ACPA 2021 January Intake auditions start on the 28th September! How do I audition? ... - head to our website and submit your audition video online - or give us a call or send us an email and book your face to face audition at the ACPA studios What courses do you offer? - Certificate IV in Performing Arts - Diploma of Performing Arts (dance, music or stage and screen) - Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (dance, music or stage and screen)

03.01.2022 Its Tidda Tuesday and our inspiring Indigenous Woman of the day is the one and only Miranda Tapsell Miranda Tapsell was born in Darwin and her people are the Larrakia. She grew up in Kakadu National Park and began performing at the age of seven. At 16, she won the Bell Shakespeare Company regional performance scholarship. After finishing school she was accepted to study at NIDA fulltime and since graduating has built a stellar career on stage, screen and television. After a... starring role the world-renowned film The Sapphires, Miranda received two Logie Awards for her role in Love Child. A career highlight saw Miranda cast as the new host of the perennial favourite childrens series, Play School. Recently, she has had roles on Channel 9s Doctor Doctor, ABCs comedy Get Krackin, legal drama Newtons Law for ABCTV, Foxtels Secret City as well as ABCTVs Cleverman and Stans Wolf Creek. She wrote, produced and starred in the box office hit Top End Wedding and has her own podcast on BuzzFeed, Pretty for an Aboriginal, with Nakkiah Lui, which rocks the traditional perceptions of Indigenous Australia and challenges rigid mindsets of what women of colour can and cannot do. Top End Girl is her literary debut. @misstap Thankyou for being a role model and inspiration to all the beautiful indigenous women #tiddatuesday #womancrusheveryday #inspiringwomen #acpa #indigenous #indigenouswomen #culture #history #makingwaves #aboriginalcentrefortheperformingarts

03.01.2022 Our #INSPIREDFRIDAY is @Mitch Tambo. This is his story about growing up on Country and his journey to sharing his language and music to the world.

03.01.2022 Be a part of our online ACPA Choir! During the Easter school holiday period and whilst in isolation, we would like to put together an online performance from our students, staff and trainers. STEP 1: Click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHPDrInbybw... STEP 2: Record and film yourself performing this song. (yes we want to see and hear you!) Be sure to use headphones so that we only hear your voice in the recording, not the voices you are singing along to. STEP 3: Submit your video recording either by email or if file is too large send us an online link such as Dropbox or Google Doc. so that we can download from there. Email submissions to: [email protected] SUBMISSIONS DUE BY: TUESDAY APRIL 14TH Your video will be edited along with everyone elses and we will include a backing track. Because of this it doesnt have to be perfect. Just be yourself! Please dont hesitate to ask if you would like help in filming or uploading this project. Its at times like these that we need to encourage everyone to just SMILE!

02.01.2022 Thank you to William with the #bettertogetherhealthvan for visiting our students today! The van is just one of the ways we are tying to improve the support services for our students here at ACPA. With the help of the QLD government better together health van we will be able to bring different support services to the ACPA studios for students to access in a safe, comfortable and confidential environment.

02.01.2022 The NAIDOC week celebrations continue! We were fortunate enough to celebrate NAIDOC with the wonderful Starlight Children’s Foundation today