Australian Youth Dance Festival in Yarraville, Victoria | Performance art

Australian Youth Dance Festival

Locality: Yarraville, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9689 2055

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25.01.2022 Movement and fluidity is one of the core tenets of dance, and our dance community has proven that this discipline is engrained in its DNA. As more artists and organisations are swiftly adapting and moving into online delivery, we are trying our best to keep the community updated. Our website now has a listing of online classes, offers or help for the sector and other activities customised to the ever changing guidelines. If you would like to list your activity or offer*, emai...l us at [email protected] #Staysafestayconnected *this list is just an indicator, we recommend you contact the provider directly for more information. * subject to approval of content * image by Shuttermain, AYDF 2019 See more

24.01.2022 **Quick response arts grants in response to COVID-19** City of Melbourne has announced $2 million in grants to artists and creatives to invest in new works, and digital presentation of works and performances.

23.01.2022 Every voice matters. The impact of event cancellations is being felt across the country. For those who have not already done so, get onto #ilostmygigau and share how the event cancellations and other measures have impacted your life.

22.01.2022 **Giveaway** Win tickets to the Australian debut of one of Norways most admired dance theatre companies, Panta Rei Danseteater. We are giving away 20 x double passes to Lullaby:a performance co-created by three female choreographers (Anne Holck Ekenes, Pia Holden and Hélène Blackburn) for three male dancers.... Lullaby explores friendship, friction, competitiveness and outright aggression between men and invites us to widen the metaphorical framework to contemporary international politics. Post a comment below on why would you like to see this performance and win a double pass. Closing date for giveaway: 28th August Performance Date: September 6th, 8.30pm at the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts at Monash University Clayton Winners will be contacted directly

22.01.2022 An amazing opportunity to be a part of a beautiful community

21.01.2022 Were working with our colleagues in other peak arts organisations to advocate for dance, and support todays call for action by governments from the National Association for the Visual Arts.

21.01.2022 *Improved social tolerance* *Improved academic performance* *Positive social change* Just some benefits of engagement with performing arts on children.

20.01.2022 **Monday Inspiration** when people have opportunities to engage in some form of cultural or creative activity, they generally have better educational outcomes ...are less lonely are healthier both physically and mentally and enjoy a happier and healthier life in old age See more

19.01.2022 **Australia Dance Week: Thankful for Dance** Youth Dance practice reminds us how dance can be an amazingly immersive and collaborative artform. Over the years, ...our Australian Youth Dance Festival, has been a celebration of youth dance practice and a salute to all the amazing young dancers out there: it brings together young dancers from Australia and even the world, to connect, share and create. In times like now when our young creators are feeling even more isolated than before, AYDF reminds us that dance will always be there for us to find inspiration, joy and a place where we belong! #Thankfulfordance #dancewithus #ausdancedw2020 #ausdancevic

18.01.2022 **Get your waack on!** For the professional mover, the waacking intensive examines waackings use of musicality, isolation, character and expression. Across eight hours, waacking champion Chrissy Chou along with Pangina Heals dissect and explore the forms and styles that we know about waacking today. Special discount offer for Ausdance VET VCE students. email us at [email protected] to get 50% off! ... Recommended for intermediate to advanced dancers 16+ .

18.01.2022 Youth power and its impact has been in the news around the world lately The recently concluded *National Youth Arts Summit* took a closer look at whether the youth arts sector can really provoke cultural, social and political change

18.01.2022 Have a perspective on Dance? Send your ideas to Delving into Dance, and you might get to share them on an amazing online platform! Delving into Dance is inviti...ng expressions of interest for a new initiative, which seeks to publish diverse accounts about dance from the perspective of dance artists and writers. *This is a funded opportunity, expressions of interest close Friday the 11th of October 2019. https://www.delvingintodance.com/eoi

16.01.2022 *Work for Lucy Guerin*! An excellent opportunity to join the small team of one of Australias leading contemporary dance companies, in a brand new role. Lucy Gu...erin Inc (LGI) engages in an inspiring and innovative exploration of contemporary dance that resonates within Australian culture and the wider global community. They are searching for an engaged arts professional who is motivated, effective, committed and collaborative, and will work passionately with us to achieve our goals and aspirations. Further details on this full-time ongoing role and a full Position Description can be found on their website. Applications close 12 noon, Thursday 29th August 2019

14.01.2022 *Free Event *Limited Seats *Book Now

12.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE 20.02.2020 **Glance at Dance: Diversifying Audiences, Challenges and Opportunities**. Join us as we come together to integrate, communicate and d...iscuss issues affecting the dance sector. The evening will include latest news from Ausdance Victoria, a open discussion with panel members from across the arts sector and an opportunity to network with friends and peers over some wine and cheese! *Free event. *Limited seats *More Details to follow

12.01.2022 What does Diversifying Audiences mean to you? How can the dance sector better reflect the diversity of the Victorian population? How do we tap the creativity/ t...alent present in our diverse communities? These are just some of the questions our panel and the attending members of the dance and arts sector will attempt to address. Do not miss out on the chance to listen, share and discuss about issues that affect our sector. *Free event *Limited Seats * Book Now

11.01.2022 Monday motivations:)

11.01.2022 Are you an exceptional administrator with experience in budgeting and financial management, staff management, grant writing and fundraising? Are you looking to ... enhance your existing strategic leadership experience and take the next steps in your career? Then work with us! Ausdance Victoria is looking for our next General Manager, based in Melbourne. For more information head to our website https://www.ausdancevic.org.au/work-with-us

10.01.2022 Monday Inspiration

10.01.2022 900 likes...yay! Can we aim for a 1000?900 likes...yay! Can we aim for a 1000?

09.01.2022 Monday Motivation

07.01.2022 *How can the dance sector better reflect the diversity of the Victorian population?* Victorians come from more than 200 countries, speak more than 220 languages and dialects, and follow more than 120 faiths. And yet.....the latest report by Diversity Arts has made it abundantly clear that "Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians are under-represented in every art practice area of Australias significant arts, screen and creative companies and organisations".... http://diversityarts.org.au//launch-report-culturally-div/ Join us on August 27th to honestly share and discuss the ways the Dance sector can work together on ensuring our future reflects the beautiful diversity of our state. Book now https://www.trybooking.com/BEOYI

07.01.2022 Wishing everyone a happy and dance filled 2020!

06.01.2022 ***Let's Dance-a fun day of family dancing with community groups*** This summer, Immigration Museum drops into dance-floor mode celebrating diverse genres, tale...nts and communities with Summer of Dance. Enjoy diverse dance from communities with Lets Dance! on Sunday December 8th, 2019, 11 am to 4 PM. Summer of Dance runs from 2nd Dec to 29th Feb, 2020 photo credits: Eva Rugel, Julian Meehan, Clem Onojeghuo, Andre Cooray, Hernan Lopera, Phillip Trinh, Georges Lteif

06.01.2022 Are you an Independent artist seeking financial support? Ausdance Vic is offering a "Letter of recognition as an artist" to assist artists in applying for Cent...relink and other stimulus measures. Kindly email Katrina Rank at [email protected] to get more information. *conditions apply.

06.01.2022 Beautiful #AYDF2019 reflections from RDC Youth Company Member, Rowanne(a). Thank you for sharing.

05.01.2022 ***Lets Dance-a fun day of family dancing with community groups*** This summer, Immigration Museum drops into dance-floor mode celebrating diverse genres, tale...nts and communities with Summer of Dance. Enjoy diverse dance from communities with Lets Dance! on Sunday December 8th, 2019, 11 am to 4 PM. Summer of Dance runs from 2nd Dec to 29th Feb, 2020 photo credits: Eva Rugel, Julian Meehan, Clem Onojeghuo, Andre Cooray, Hernan Lopera, Phillip Trinh, Georges Lteif

05.01.2022 Monday motivation...

05.01.2022 We're working with our colleagues in other peak arts organisations to advocate for dance, and support today's call for action by governments from the National Association for the Visual Arts.

04.01.2022 Monday inspiration!

02.01.2022 A week long celebration of the power of Youth Dance Practice....AYDF 2019 left an indelible mark on all of us. Presenting the AYDF 2019 Festival highlights: the program, the people and the impact!

02.01.2022 Stimulating conversations, passionate opinions and lots of amazing catch ups with friends and peers! With wine and finger food on the menu the evening promise...s to be spectacular. We are almost sold out so book your tickets now! A big thanks to The Channel, Arts Centre Melbourne for hosting us.

01.01.2022 *Special price for Ausdance Members* Get to see new work ADHERENCE by Melbourne choreographer Sandra Parker at a discounted price as an Ausdance member. ADHER...ENCE explores the potential for change through human persistence, will and endurance. Using the strictures of prescriptive choreography and musical scores, the dancers strive to stay united, hit their cues and meet the demands of their role, mirroring the relentless pressures of contemporary life. Special Price - Full price for $19 / Concession for $15 (plus trybooking fee). Use the code - rush15 at the checkout. Thursday 19 September 8pm, Friday 20 September 8pm, Saturday 21 September 5pm & 8pm at the Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank

01.01.2022 An opportunity to share, discuss and network!