Ausdance Queensland in Fortitude Valley | Non-profit organisation

Ausdance Queensland

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Phone: +61 7 3122 7628

Address: 420 Brunswick Street 4006 Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ausdanceqld.org.au/

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25.01.2022 We are excited to launch ‘Moving My Way’ a teaching and learning resource for dance educators and students. The ‘Moving My Way’ project was born out of the cancellation of 2020 Ausdance Educators Queensland’s annual conference due to restrictions imposed by COVID-19. This resource connects educators and students with practising artists by providing insight into their creative processes and professional practice. The first project pack a video interview and 26 pages of ac...companying resources features Queensland-based artist Richard Causer. Explore his choreographic process through this unique resource created by practising dance teachers. Ausdance QLD would like to thank the Ausdance Educators Queensland committee for their hard work and dedication to making this project happen. To purchase the resources head to the ADQ website here https://ausdanceqld.org.au/mmw

24.01.2022 LIVE-STREAMED END-OF-YEAR EVENTS Music rights management organisation APRA AMCOS today re-stated that those planning to use their music in a live-streamed end-of-year event need to 1. first arrange a live-stream licence for the musical works (songs) as well as... 2. a separate licence with any record labels for the sound recordings. Contact details for record labels can be found through ARIA or an internet search. If any organisation live-streaming works protected by copyright fail to secure these licences, their live-stream may be subject to a 'takedown' (the removal of content from the internet - essentially your channel/content is deleted). OneMusic Australia covers public performance licensing for physical events, but not live-streamed events. More information is available on the APRA AMCOS website. https://apraamcos.com.au//apra-amcos-advice-for-music-cus/

24.01.2022 Have you read Diego's article in IN/FORM yet? Read all about him and our other amazing members in issue #3. https://issuu.com/ausdance//inform_issue3_2020_final_2page

24.01.2022 **WEBINAR RE SEATING FOR PERFORMANCES** Youve told us a major challenge is financial viability and efficiency of seating. Weve had a long discussion with the lovely Damian of TryBooking, and hes presenting a webinar with us for Ausdance QLD members and community on Tuesday 11th August at 11am which will help you work out specific processes theyve built in to help you manage your seating. We were very impressed with the strategies, so obviously they should be shared dir...ectly with you all! Here is the link to register for this webinar - https://www.trybooking.com/BKVTZ If youre starting to plan an event whether using TryBooking or not we strongly recommend you attend this webinar as itll show you strategies to maximise numbers which ensuring physical distancing.

24.01.2022 Dance Australia's Emma Sandall speaks with Sports Psychologist, Dr Gene Moyle, about how dancers can prepare their minds for their best performance in the studio and on stage. Dr Moyle is Associate Dean, Creative Industries Faculty, QUT and an Ausdance QLD member.

23.01.2022 *** OPPORTUNITY *** Beginning early December, Australian Dance Theatre through its International Centre for Choreography is proud to present a series of dramaturgy seminars designed for independent choreographers.

23.01.2022 *** EVENT PLANNING - Babies and Toddlers *** We have had a few people ask if they need to include babies and toddlers when considering event capacity. Currently children and infants ARE included in all capacity limitations. This follows from the current QLD Health Movements and Gatherings Direction (No.4).... We will keep you updated on any changes.

23.01.2022 NOMINATED Congratulations to Karma Dance for Bent Bollywood, RIPE Dance for In a Different Space, Emma Saunders for Austinmer Dance Project and Tracks Dance ...for In Your Blood who are nominated for the 2018 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Community Dance #ADA20 #AustralianDanceAwards

22.01.2022 *** EVENT *** Dont miss out on the closing night of the Brisbane International Film Festival with "Firestater: The Story of Bangarra" A compelling and vivid celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience and storytelling, Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra looks back at the last 30 years of Bangarra Dance Theatre and the role of its dynamic artistic director Stephen Page.... Book Here https://biff.com.au/event/firestarter-the-story-of-bangarra/

22.01.2022 The Dance (Lens) series highlights outstanding Dance Films from Australia and internationally with artist Q&As. Curated by Dancehouse, Melbourne Australia Like dance, film is conveyed in time. A time which can be manipulated, accelerated, stopped and rewound at will. On-screen narratives are produced by the rhythmic combination of takes, jump-cuts, wipes, fade-ins and fade-outs where the camera itself becomes a choreographic tool that extends beyond the physical boundarie...s of the body and the stage. Dance (Lens) explores the embodiment and disembodiment of dance, speculative stages, screening history and the communal dance of watching from the other side of the screen. Free live screenings every Monday at 5pm from October 12. Available on Vimeo On Demand for rental until December 31st.

22.01.2022 Applications are open for Australasian Dance Collective 's 2021 Youth Ensemble! Have a listen to ADC Company Artists Jack and Lonii, interviewing two of the ADC 2020 Youth Ensemble dancers, about what it’s like being a part of the collective. This could be you next year! ADC are now taking applications for their 2021 Youth Ensemble. Spread the word, applications close September 30.... Comprising young like-minded individuals, ADC’s Youth Ensemble students aged 15-18 are given the opportunity to harness their passions and creativity, coming together in their collective pursuit of excellence. Head to the website for more information. https://australasiandancecollective.com/youthensemble-eoi-/

22.01.2022 *** UPDATE SERVING OF TEA /COFFEE & ALCOHOL *** If you are running an event or RSPD (social dance) night, you can serve tea/coffee. You are allowed to have food but all food must be individually served items. NO shared plates or platters. If you are still using the DPPA Industry Covid Safe plan to safely run your events you are NOT permitted to serve alcohol. We are currently seeking an exemption from this restriction directly from the Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeanette Young and will email all members when we receive any updates.

21.01.2022 Have you ever wondered why you should join Ausdance QLD? Gail Hewton has been a member for nearly 40 years and she’s sharing her thoughts with you; the practical, emotional and professional benefits of being part of an extraordinary and diverse community. We need you all to be part of this community to strengthen our voices, our influence and impact on Queenslanders, young and old, so the joy of dance can be experienced by everyone! Please join us today.it’s free and yet... SO incredibly valuable. Find out more about Ausdance QLD membership https://ausdanceqld.org.au/adqmembership

21.01.2022 **Stop Press** Actually... starting the press is more accurate! - Read todays article (in the Courier Mail and Gold Coast Bulletin) about the development of Ausdance QLDs Dance and Physical Performing Arts Industry Covid Safe Plan by our awesome Stephen Stewart. Theres plenty you probably dont know about the Queensland dance communitys favourite Virgin Australia employee...... Well done Stephen and thank you so very much!

21.01.2022 **Stop Press** Actually... starting the press is more accurate! - Read today's article (in the Courier Mail and Gold Coast Bulletin) about the development of Ausdance QLD's Dance and Physical Performing Arts Industry Covid Safe Plan by our awesome Stephen Stewart. There's plenty you probably don't know about the Queensland dance community's favourite Virgin Australia employee...... Well done Stephen and thank you so very much!

21.01.2022 Sydney Dance Company are now welcoming applications for their Pre-Professional Year 2021 program. For 18-24 year olds, experience life in a full-time dance company to exploring the pathway of an independent freelance artist or choreographic researcher. Watch trailer below. APPLY HERE https://www.sydneydancecompany.com/a/pre-professional-year/

20.01.2022 *** IMPORTANT UPDATE - SOCIAL DANCING *** Section 15 of the Restrictions to businesses, activities, and undertakings direction (No.5) states: A person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking that includes a dance floor, other than a dance studio or dance class, must not operate that dance floor for dancing. The Health Department interpretation of this is that ‘social dances’ or ‘dance parties’ are not permitted under the current restric...tions. However, partnered dance activities with an instructional or practice element may be conducted by Dance Businesses with the conditions of the Dance and Physical Performing Arts (DPPA) Industry COVID Safe Plan applied. There have been some recent events where activities have been ceased by the COVID task force due to complaints lodged with local authorities about community practitioners conducting ‘social dance’ activities. It is important for Dance Businesses to: Comply with all the required conditions of the DPPA Plan Have compliance statement and notice of entry conditions displayed prominently at the venue entry point Ensure that the dance activity conducted has an instructional or practice-based element Communicate and Promote their activity to alleviate confusion and potential public concern E.g. Example Dance Company PTY LTD will be holding a partnering session on DDMMYY Have enhanced sanitation protocols for contact activities such as sanitation between changing partners. The Public Health Authority has advised that businesses conducting ‘social dances’ are at risk of receiving a fine for failing to comply with the public health directive. If you have any questions relating to the applicability and compliance of your activity please do not hesitate to contact Ausdance QLD [email protected] for further guidance.

20.01.2022 Australasian Dance Collective Company Artists and Youth Ensemble performing together in one collective experience. A rare and transformative event, Succession sees the 27-strong Youth Ensemble creating and performing alongside the professional dancers of the company. Succession features four works created on the artists of ADC’s 2021 Youth Ensemble and culminates in a world premiere collaboration with the combined 32 artists of the company and Youth Ensemble all on stage toge...ther. Succession 2527 March Judith Wright Arts Centre Book your tickets now. Limited capacity. https://www.trybooking.com/BOYOM

19.01.2022 *** ZOOM MEETING - Ballroom & Social/Community Dance Groups | 12 October *** We are hosting a Zoom meeting for all ballroom & social/community dance groups to help with clarification around classes, events and using the DPPA plan. We have our Slido open if you would like to submit your questions beforehand, or if you can't attend. 12 October, 2020... 11am Julie Englefield, Stephen Stewart and Mark Wilson Head to the Ausdance QLD website for the Zoom details https://ausdanceqld.org.au/zoommeetings

18.01.2022 ** Awesome News!! Major Covid Update** Today’s updates mean many of us can breathe a HUGE sigh of relief. Well done to all of you who’ve kept the pressure on, who have been planning and preparing for all eventualities. We all have done so very well - and here we are, able to welcome full houses once more! Gatherings: Increase gatherings in homes and public spaces from 40 to 50 people across Queensland.... Indoor premises: Increase from one per person per 4m2 to one per person per 2m2 (e.g. restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, museums, art galleries, places of worship, convention centres and Parliament House). Indoor play areas within a premises can open too. Wedding ceremonies: Up to 200 people can attend a wedding and all guests can dance (both indoors and outdoors). Indoor events: Seated, ticketed venues to increase from 50% to 100% with patrons to wear masks on entry and exit (e.g. theatre, live music, cinemas and indoor sports). Performers can reduce distance from audience from 4m to 2m, except choirs which remain at 4m from the audience. Outdoor events: Increase outdoor events from 1000 to 1500 with a COVID Safe Event Checklist. Larger events require a COVID safe plan Outdoor dancing: Outdoor dancing allowed (e.g. outdoor music festivals, beer gardens).

18.01.2022 And again, to our dear friends in Victoria. Youve got this. Theres not much we can do or say to make it better but please know we are thinking of you, worrying for you and hoping with you for improvements and gradual positive change. Queenslanders, please reach out to your Victorian colleagues... lets give and do whatever we can. Keep looking for #ideasworthsharing which could make a difference in immensely challenging times... were stronger together!

18.01.2022 We've hit 800 Members! Plus membership is staying FREE!!! Find out more about becoming an Ausdance QLD member here https://ausdanceqld.org.au/adqmembership

17.01.2022 *** AUDITION ***

17.01.2022 *** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT *** Spend time with Australasian Dance CollectivesArtistic Director, Amy Hollingsworth, and finish this year on a high with ADCs September FOCUS professional development day. This is an opportunity to work closely with the team, talking through a comprehensive toolkit of class-planning, creative tasks and practices. Date: Friday, September 4, 2020... Time: 9am - 3pm Venue: Australasian Dance Collective studio, Level 4, Judith Wright Centre Topic: Choreographic Toolkit Book here: https://australasiandancecollective.com/professional-devel/ See more

17.01.2022 Here in the Ausdance QLD office, were acutely aware of the timeliness of the need to ask R U OK? Covid-19 has made it much harder for members of our dance community to deliver their usual offerings and almost impossible to receive the usual appreciative response. And lets face it, thats like having your reason for living taken away from you! This short blog (https://www.mindwise.org//menta/dancing-and-mental-health/) on the benefits of dance to our mental health spell...s out what we have all been missing. CHANGE has been a huge part of everyones experience this year, and the extent of that change puts stress on our wellbeing. Take time out for yourself today; call colleagues and friends to ask R U OK? Acknowledge and appreciate all the ways youve coped with the stresses of this year, all the ways you have sought help and all the creative choices youve made to make to keep moving. Acknowledge yourself for getting this far! Please have the courage to speak with a professional counsellor if the stress is overwhelming. Go well.

17.01.2022 Join us at 10am for our session around holding Live Events or Performances.Join us at 10am for our session around holding Live Events or Performances.

16.01.2022 Announcement Congratulations to the Australian Dance Awards 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Jill Sykes AM Jill Sykes has been writing about the a...rts, dance in particular, since 1960 when she began working as a cadet journalist in Adelaide with The Advertiser. She has been freelancing since 1979 and is respected as a dance writer and critic for the breadth of her outlook, which encompasses all forms of dance; for the honesty of her approach; and for the inspiration her reviews and articles generate for her readers. Read the full announcement https://ausdance.org.au/news

16.01.2022 Sydney Dance Company have launched a Virtual Season for Schools. Committed to supporting teachers to continue to deliver engaging, curriculum-focused dance content to their students, this program has been generously supported by the Thyne Reid Foundation and is available free of charge to regional secondary and primary schools. This three-part digital package comprises the recorded full-length work of Cinco choreographed by Rafael Bonachela, accompanying teaching resourc...es and student guides and three online dance workshops for secondary or primary students. Click the link for more details and to book. For any questions or to book please contact SDC at [email protected] or call on 02 9258 4800. Photographer: Pedro Grieg and Sydney Dance Company.

15.01.2022 *** WE NEED YOUR HELP *** Ausdance QLD is curious to learn what insurance providers our members use - AON, Dancesurance, Duck for Cover? Comment below

15.01.2022 ISSUE #3 OF IN/FORM IS OUT NOW!!! We are so excited to bring you issue #3 of our online magazine IN/FORM. Issue #3 focuses on and celebrates the amazing array of dancers across our membership and the state! Get reading here ... https://issuu.com/ausdance//inform_issue3_2020_final_2page Our front cover Dancer - Courtney Scheu Photographer - Itamar Freed

15.01.2022 Update about coronavirus (COVID-19) in Queensland 20/08/2020.

15.01.2022 Applications are open for Australasian Dance Collective s 2021 Youth Ensemble! Have a listen to ADC Company Artists Jack and Lonii, interviewing two of the ADC 2020 Youth Ensemble dancers, about what its like being a part of the collective. This could be you next year! ADC are now taking applications for their 2021 Youth Ensemble. Spread the word, applications close September 30.... Comprising young like-minded individuals, ADCs Youth Ensemble students aged 15-18 are given the opportunity to harness their passions and creativity, coming together in their collective pursuit of excellence. Head to the website for more information. https://australasiandancecollective.com/youthensemble-eoi-/

15.01.2022 *** AUDITION*** Australasian Dance Collectives Youth Ensemble applications are open. HOW TO APPLY... If you would like to be considered for a place in ADCs Youth Ensemble, please submit your online via the link below. Applications close Wednesday 23 September, 2020. Notifications will be sent the week of Monday, October 5, 2020 (only successful applicants will be invited to audition). Please note all applicants must be aged 15 - 18 years upon commencement of the 2021 program. See more

15.01.2022 Congratulations and welcome to Dr Cathy Adamek who has been appointed to the full-time role of Director of Ausdance Act. Ausdance QLD and all of our members are wishing you the very best luck in the role!

15.01.2022 The ‘Moving My Way’ education resource is now available for purchase on the Ausdance QLD website here https://ausdanceqld.org.au/mmw

13.01.2022 *** BTS photo-shoot with Stephen Stewart at Virgin Australia*** Watch out for this amazing story in the Courier Mail - celebrating the awesome Stephen Stewart who led our Dance and Physical Performing Arts Covid Safe Plan. More to come...... Lily Babbage and Emilia Bignami from Queensland College of Dance with Stephen Stewart.

13.01.2022 Announcement Congratulations to the Australian Dance Awards 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Janet Karin OAM For over 60 years Janet Karin OAM has... been a significant force in the world of Australian dance. She has been respected as a dancer, teacher, artistic director, mentor, researcher and academic, and in each of those roles has shown a deep commitment to dance and an intelligent and searching approach to the growth of the art form. Read the full announcement https://ausdance.org.au/news

12.01.2022 *** UPDATE - STAGE 5 Restrictions *** Good news for dance (DPPA) organisations with the new Restrictions to Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No.9) effective from 4pm 17th November 2020. Venue capacity for indoor activities can now be determined using the 1 person per 2 square metre rule for all sized venues. (This includes organisations and community clubs conducting RSPD activities!)... Organisations having performances within venues operating to the Live Performance Venues/Theatres or COVID Safe Event Framework plan may now also increase attendance to 100% of the seated capacity. This does NOT apply if you are operating under the DPPA, please use the 2 square metre rule as in the point above. Mask wearing is recommended where people cannot maintain physical distancing, but this is not mandatory as was stated in the initial press release. We are still seeking clarification around outdoor dancing.

12.01.2022 **Musical Theatre/ Singing URGENT** Please can you pass this on to everyone you know in Musical Theatre, singing, choirs, and also brass/woodwind/bands if possible? Super urgent as the amazing Stephen is aiming to complete all these consultations next week Tuesday and Wednesday. We know youre all seriously plugged into a huge range of networks, so if you can help them get to the same place we are, itd be AWESOME! Heres the message to spread (excusing the highly inapprop...riate pun); Calling all QLD choral, singing performance, musical theatre, brass and woodwind players. **URGENT MEETINGS NEXT WEEK** Finally, your industry Covid Safe plan is underway. Please register to attend the consultation sessions for your sector. This is SUPER important as we need as many peoples input as possible to make sure the plan is safe AND practical for us to achieve. **Register here to receive Zoom details** https://ausdanceqld.org.au/bookings Consultation Schedule Tuesday 4th August: 12pm-1pm, Choir/ Vocal 2pm-3pm, Musical Theatre Wednesday 5th August: 12pm-1pm, Brass and Woodwind 2pm-3pm, At risk and vulnerable (including seniors) 6pm-7pm, General

11.01.2022 An important discussion lead by Ausdance NSW and Ausdance Victoria - we encourage you all to view. ABOUT Ausdance NSW & Ausdance Victoria, supported by the Sydney Opera House, together with Arts Access Victoria and Accessible Artswill join forces to present a free public forum on accessible dance education, training and practice.... KEY QUESTIONS What do you think about when you think about dance and disability? What has your experience been teaching as a teacher with disability, or with disabled students? Have you seen a performance by a disabled choreographer? What was it? What does access and inclusion mean to you in the context of dance education or professional practice? How does access enhance dance training and making?

10.01.2022 *** OPPORTUNITY ***

10.01.2022 We are always excited when we have a new member sign up to Ausdance QLD! Here is a little look at where you are all located, what you do and who you are! Click the picture to see all of the data.

10.01.2022 **Clarification** Weve been clarifying a series of updates required in the Dance and Physical Performing Arts Plan. Apologies if weve confused you - rest assured, we go through just as much confusion but have eventually worked it out! If youre NOT seeking any exemptions to standard operations allowed in Stage 3 (QLD COVID Roadmap), you can operate with your standard WH&S plan and Covid business requirements (no more than 50 people, 4m2, attendance register, and NO conta...ct - including physical correction of students). If you require any exemptions, please ensure you are following the industry approved plan (see below). This is being updated and once approved, will be updated on our website and Queensland Health website.

10.01.2022 We can't wait to share our big news with all of you this week! Keep an eye out for the announcement you won't want to miss it.

10.01.2022 **Ideas Worth Sharing** We thought wed share a plan from Kylie Brown at Elite Dance Academy in our new series (just making this up now as were typing) Ideas Worth Sharing. We will all have to be incredibly creative and flexible as we enter into performance season combined with COVID challenges. LUCKILY, dancers are incredibly creative and flexible so heres our first idea worth sharing . Elite Dance Academy are filming their concert and showing it at a local cinem...a. This simplifies things enormously as..... cinemas already have ticketing/physical distancing plans in place, only one plan required (Events) for the event itself, and you can focus on your audiences. You can also run several screenings without impacting too much on your costs. Kylies Plan B (and we all need plans A, B and C) is to hold it at the local drive-thru cinema if necessary. Well done Kylie and team! #AusdanceQLDideasworthsharing #ausdanceQLD

10.01.2022 Are you planning a Live Performance? Here are a few points to help you keep it COVID safe. Please head the ADQ website here for more information https://ausdanceqld.org.au/industry-covid-plan

10.01.2022 *** ZOOM MEETING - Live Events, Productions and Performances | 10am, Wednesday, 2 September 2020 *** This meeting will be beneficial for Independent Artists and Performers, Small to Medium companies or productions as well as any dance studios that missed out on our last zoom meetings around holding a live event. Zoom details here... https://ausdanceqld.org.au/zoommeetings See more

09.01.2022 Dancing is returning to weddings! From November 1, up to 40 people can dance at weddings with a COVID Safe Plan, including the bride and groom. From Decemb...er 1, restrictions will be eased further so anyone attending a wedding with a COVID Safe Plan can get out on the dance floor and celebrate. At that time, we’ll look at whether we can also relax dancing restrictions at other venues and events. I know many couples have been looking forward to being able to dance with guests on their special day, and thanks to the amazing work Queenslanders have done to stay safe, dancing at weddings is on its way back. Remember, if you’re unwell, stay home and get tested.

09.01.2022 *** MASTERCLASS *** Dancers across the world are invited to a two-day virtual event to learn Sydney Dance Company’s repertoire from Rehearsal Associate Charmene Yap and Company dancers on 26-27 September. Book your spot now! ... https://tinyurl.com/y3fevvdt #SDCKeepDancing

09.01.2022 *** CONGRATULATIONS SHONA PRESS 2020 OSMOTHERLY AWARD WINNER *** It is with great pleasure that the Ausdance Educators Queensland committee, alongside Ausdance QLD, announce Shona Press as the recipient of the 2020 Osmotherly Award. Over her 32 year career, Shona’s passion and dedication to dance has made a significant impact on the lives of the many young people she has taught, as well as the educators that she has worked with. Dance can change lives. It can make us ha...ppier peoplebetter people. It’s a privilege as an educator to help others see that. The Osmotherly Award recognises outstanding contribution to the development of dance education in Queensland. Read more about the amazing work Shona has done in the full media release on our website here https://ausdanceqld.org.au/news-1

08.01.2022 A lovely video from the Royal Academy of Dance Australia with special guest Emma Watkins (The Yellow Wiggle!) for our younger dancers in this tricky time

08.01.2022 *** EVENT *** Don't miss out on the closing night of the Brisbane International Film Festival with "Firestater: The Story of Bangarra" A compelling and vivid celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience and storytelling, Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra looks back at the last 30 years of Bangarra Dance Theatre and the role of its dynamic artistic director Stephen Page.... Book Here https://biff.com.au/event/firestarter-the-story-of-bangarra/

06.01.2022 Get along to Multicultural Australia's LUMINOUS World Concert! Featuring a talented line up of world music and dance performers from Queensland's emerging cultural communities to major headline acts, the LUMINOUS World Concert closes the REIMAGINE 2020 virtual events program!

05.01.2022 We are flipping out over some exciting news coming next week!!!

05.01.2022 **Attention Please** Weve all learnt that working together and supporting each other makes us stronger during these last few months. Our Queensland dance community has been incredible and we are so honoured to be a part of it! Now its time to step up for our Victorian dance community. Please can you all pick up your phone and call a colleague in Victoria over the next few days. Check in, see how theyre going, offer emotional support... If you dont know anyone, sea...rch the internet for someone and make the call to a stranger... be brave! We know it is a bit random, but sometimes these things are incredibly timely... it may even be the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Wed like our Victorian colleagues to know how much we care...each and every one of us. Have a wonderful first weekend of Spring!

05.01.2022 We’re delighted to announce Ausdance QLD membership will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. Hooray!!! Become a member today! https://ausdanceqld.org.au/join-ausdance-qld#join

05.01.2022 The awesome team at Ausdance Victoria put together two great posters for you and your studio or dance space! Wherever we might be dancing, it is important to incorporate safe dance practice in our routine. These posters help to communicate and encourage the adoption of key tenets of Safe Dance practice: ... Stretching and Warm-Up, Cool Down. Download them from our website https://ausdanceqld.org.au/healthandsafetytemplates Copyright Australian Dance Council Ausdance Vic Inc. (RTO 20949). Designed by Grosz Co Lab. Images by Shuttermain

05.01.2022 ** Production/ Event Zoom Session** Anyone who is involved in or planning an event for over 500 people (which also includes all requirements for under 500 people), please join our Zoom session tomorrow morning at 10am. Well review all checklists, requirements and processes - as well as approvals necessary. Zoom session details are in the members section of our website - joining as a member is free. https://ausdanceqld.org.au/join-ausdance-qld#join

05.01.2022 *** Hands up who knows what advocacy is? *** Advocacy is listening to you, working out the issues, and amplifying your voices and your needs to those who are able to meet them. Sometimes thats us, sometimes it is State or local governments and sometimes it is the federal government. In the past six months weve sent and received 624 emails and made 1032 telephone calls relating directly to this mysterious (not so much!) advocacy work, not including those by Stephen ...Stewart in relation to the Dance and Physical Performing Arts Covid Safe Plan. As we go forward into unchartered territory well be asking you for regular information its SO vital to add your voice and experiences to the conversation. NOTHING will be achieved or gained without the evidence to prove it. This week, Ausdance National is collecting information about how Jobseeker and Jobkeeper have worked for you and/or your business (or not, as the case may be) so they are able to feed this back to national conversations. Well also use this information at State level to work out where the gaps are and how we could possible help fill them. The survey is for dancers, teachers, choreographers, producers, businesses.EVERYONE who earns an income from dance! Please can you take 5-10 minutes to do this survey? The more Queensland voices we have, the better it is for all of us..promise! Were hoping for at least 500 responses from Queensland members within the next week please!

04.01.2022 *** PERFORMANCE ***

03.01.2022 **COVID 19 restrictions clarification** Dont panic! This mornings announcement on new restrictions in specific listed local government areas in QLD relate to private gatherings in peoples houses or outside (now a maximum of 10 people). They do NOT apply to your events or businesses providing you are operating under a COVID safe plan. For dance activities, it is now mandatory to be operating under the DPPA Industry Covid Safe Plan (on our website). ... Events can still proceed providing theyre operating under the relevant industry plans as these specify significant risk mitigation strategies and contact tracing requirements which minimise transmission risk. If anything changes, well let you know. Heres the QLD government website for clarification;

03.01.2022 *** ZOOM MEETINGS - WHAT DO YOU NEED? *** We are looking to our dance community to let us know what type of advice, consultations or general information you are currently looking for. Take the survey below - its just one question! We will set them up, invite professionals and provide help and support for anything you need to know to keep your business running.

03.01.2022 **Request** Due to the large volume of enquiries and requests for advice/support for your productions, events and operations, please can we ask you join Ausdance QLD as a member before contacting us? This will enable us to track our work and make sure were able to follow up if necessary. Itll help us help you!... Our membership is free, and the members area has many additional resources and opportunities as you become familiar with it (and as we add more in the next few months!). Thanks in advance! Julie, Jordin, Steph, Erika and the Ausdance QLD team...

03.01.2022 Ausdance QLD is here to help you in any way we can. This year we have started to develop some fact sheets to help you navigate the different areas of dance all in one spot. Our first three fact sheets are around the following; Dance and the NDIS... Making Dance Inclusive Accredited Dance Training We've got more to come, but please let us know what else you might like to see.

03.01.2022 We are getting very excited! Issue 3 of our online magazine IN|FORM will be out for you to get reading in just a few days We can let you know now that this issue we have focused on a handful of our amazing Ausdance QLD members and their wonderful dance stories. Members you will get first access

02.01.2022 Please note the new restrictions that will come into effect from 4pm, 17 November 2020

02.01.2022 *** ZOOM SESSIONS | 4,5,6 AUGUST *** We will be hosting 3 more Zoom sessions around live performances next week. Please look at how we have broken them up to know which one to attend. SESSIONS... 10am, Tuesday, 4 August 2020 - Studios with <250 students 10am, Wednesday, 5 August 2020 - Studios with 250-500 students 10am, Thursday, 6 August 2020 - Studios with >500 students Zoom details here https://ausdanceqld.org.au/zoommeetings

02.01.2022 Have you read Diegos article in IN/FORM yet? Read all about him and our other amazing members in issue #3. https://issuu.com/ausdance//inform_issue3_2020_final_2page

01.01.2022 We are more than a little bit excited for the Australian Dance Awards! Taking place next Tuesday - 8 Dec. at 6:30pm for Queenslanders! We will see you all there!!!

01.01.2022 Here in the Ausdance QLD office, we’re acutely aware of the timeliness of the need to ask R U OK? Covid-19 has made it much harder for members of our dance community to deliver their usual offerings and almost impossible to receive the usual appreciative response. And let’s face it, that’s like having your reason for living taken away from you! This short blog (https://www.mindwise.org//menta/dancing-and-mental-health/) on the benefits of dance to our mental health spell...s out what we have all been missing. CHANGE has been a huge part of everyone’s experience this year, and the extent of that change puts stress on our wellbeing. Take time out for yourself today; call colleagues and friends to ask R U OK? Acknowledge and appreciate all the ways you’ve coped with the stresses of this year, all the ways you have sought help and all the creative choices you’ve made to make to keep moving. Acknowledge yourself for getting this far! Please have the courage to speak with a professional counsellor if the stress is overwhelming. Go well.

01.01.2022 ** Q&A and Info session for planned productions for under 250 people** A reminder this Zoom session will be held this morning at 10am, hosted by Ausdance QLD, Julie Englefield and Stephen Stewart. We should cover everything you need to know in the current situation. To participate, join Ausdance QLD as a member (free) to get the Zoom login details. See you there!

01.01.2022 *** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT with Australasian Dance Collective *** Teachers Your chance to be refreshed, rejuvenated and inspired. 2020 has been a tough year - take some time for yourself, re-fill your cup and reinvigorate your classroom.... Australasian Dance Collective Artistic Director, Amy Hollingsworth, as well as a dancer from our ensemble, will present FOCUS, our teacher professional development day. Held in the ADC studio on September 4, this is your chance to spend time with the collectives internationally-renowned creatives in a full-day session designed to empower and inspire - talking through a comprehensive toolkit of class-planning, creative tasks and practices. Dont miss this chance to invest in yourself, your development and your creativity. Head to the website for more information and to reserve your spot now! https://australasiandancecollective.com/professional-devel/