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24.01.2022 Caught on camera Artistic Director, Michael Hennessy on stage @norpalismore during our August development of O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible. Premiering October 22nd-24th. Limited Seats. Tickets available at norpa.org.au projections by @andrew_christie_ @kateholmesphotographer #australianarts #norpa #sprung #accessiblearts #dance #dancetheatre #contemporarydance

23.01.2022 'My solo is about a plant that's growing into a tree and it's got a family in the tree, so it grows into a story in my real world and it becomes the story of what I would do by myself and some things I do with my family...the history of me being a child and growing up, it's actually a beautiful thing...' Tara Coughlan, Senior Dancer talking about the story behind the choreography in her solo. 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' premiering @norpa October 22nd-24th. Second R...elease Tickets are selling fast and available at norpa.org.au Tara goes on to say 'I think, don't be afraid of who you are and what you're going to be...just be yourself and don't be afraid. Be up high and show yourself, who you can be'. When Impossible becomes I'm Possible. This project is made possible thanks to NORPA, the NSW Government through Create NSW and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Projections: @andrew_christie_ Photo: @kateholmesphotography Image Description: A young woman in her mid 20s sits on a small platform covered in black material. She is wearing a mid-length pink sleeveless flowing dress, skin toned ballet flats with straps and glasses. Her hair flows over each shoulder and rests on her upper torso. She is looking out and up into the distance. Behind her is a projected image of abstract shapes resembling a jungle in green and blue. @norpa @creatensw @auscouncilarts #sprung #sprungdance #dance #contemporarydance #dancetheatre #norpa #creatensw #auscouncilarts #artsaccess #accessiblearts #australianarts

23.01.2022 We are excited to announce that Che Pritchard will be joining "Togetherness - a cross cultural workshop" with Mitch King in January. Che is an accomplished creative director, choreographer and performer nationally and internationally, with a background in street dance and acrobatics. Che is a regular and favourite Sprung!! guest artist and we are excited to have him return for this workshop. ... The Sprung!! Summer Intensive, directed by dancer Mitch King, brings local talented artists for this special cross-cultural fusion of traditional and contemporary dance and art forms. Workshop is open to individuals, aged 16+ and the ability to engage. For NDIS participants, cost is per NDIS price guide under social and community participation. Monday 11 January - Friday 15 December 10am - 4pm Join for one, two or all days! Ballina Scout Hall 33 Canal Road, Ballina along the river on Bundjalung land To secure your place, please email [email protected]. @a_way_k @mitchking27 See more

22.01.2022 Have you seen our filmed Q&A session with our Sprung!! Senior Dancers yet? It is up on our Sprung!! Facebook page. (Auslan interpreted and captioned) Learn a little bit more about our dancers and their work If you haven’t seen ‘O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible’ it is still online till early December - on Sprung!! & NORPA Facebook pages and YouTube channels. This project is made possible thanks to @norpalismore @creatensw @auscouncilarts Brady Marine & our generous donors.

22.01.2022 When Impossible becomes I’m Possible. Our filmed version of ‘O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible’ is only online until the 7th December. Head to Sprung!! or NORPA Facebook pages or YouTube channels to watch this moving work and while you are there you can also check out our Q&A with our Senior Dancers! This project was made possible thanks to @norpalismore @creatensw @auscouncilarts Brady Marine and our generous donors. Image Description: a young woman with glasses in a blue... and white tie-dyed long sleeve long-sleeved leotard and high waisted long pants reaches up, turned to her left, with a purple balloon in her hands. Behind her is a projected image of yellow, pinky red in a cloudy graduated swirl. Beneath her is white text on black background that reads ‘when people tell me I can’t do something, I run and I go do it. I just do it. -Alice’. Projection: @andrew_christie_ Costume: @jenniferirwincostume Photo: @kateholmesphotographer #sprung #sprungdance #dance #dancetheatre #contemporarydance #accessiblearts #artsaccess #australianarts See more

22.01.2022 Any person with a sense of humour, with and without disability, is invited to explore the rich world of physical comedy and humour with Sprung!! this year! Not only do we run physical comedy workshops on the first Saturday of most months in Tintenbar but we are now taking expressions of interest for a half day weekly workshop in the Northern Rivers! (Venue and day TBC) Join us for laughter, connection, fun and creative expression through the unique art form of physical comedy.... The approach to physical comedy is based on a deep exploration on what is uniquely and personally funny about each person. This journey brings participants closer to their core not only as artists, but also as human beings. Physical comedy training for mainstream performing artists is in many ways focussed on liberating the individual from inhibition and shame to enable innocence and abandon in performance. Kate McDowell, Sprung!! Principal Tutor reflects "Sprung!! performers with intellectual disability are miles ahead in this way; their lack of inhibition in improvisation and performance is masterful. We hope to explore how to retain and channel this for performance, as well as how to learn from it as collaborating artists this year". Includes: Expert tuition by our highly skilled tutors Kate McDowell and Simone O'Brien (professional clown/ actors) Connection with other persons with and without disability who share a passion and love of clowning around Cost: Sprung!! is a registered NDIS provider. Please speak to us about including this program into your plan. Must be 16 years or older with the ability to engage. Register by emailing [email protected]. Photo: Senior Dancers Tara, Alice & Zac outside @norpalismore Image by @humansoflismore Image Description: 2 females wearing glasses and one male are standing in front of a NORPA sign in front of a building. The image is in black and white. They are young adults. The centre female is throwing her head back an laughing. The female on the left is smiling at the camera with her hands clenched. The male is slightly smiling, looking at the centre female and making a shape like he is stretching putty with his hands. #sprung #sprungdance #sprungcomedy #laughter #joy #norpa #inclusivearts #character #accessiblearts #artsaccess @creatensw

22.01.2022 Our Lismore Open Doors program resumes for 2021! Are you a person with a disability who loves to move and express yourself? We invite individuals with varying abilities and disabilities to our Lismore Open Doors program.... This is a fun, safe and inclusive setting to explore movement practices, dance, physical theatre and clowning. Every week we enjoy working with new ideas, props and music. Our expert tutors work collaboratively with families, carers, and support staff to cater to the needs of all participants. Term 1 Starts Thursday 28th January (10 wks) Term 2 Starts Thursday 22nd April (10 wks) Term 3 Starts Thursday 15th July (10 wks) Term 4 Starts Thursday 7th October (11 wks) Day and Time: Thursday, 10am 4pm Where: St Pauls Cathedral Hall, 188 Keen Street, Lismore Who: For those aged 16 and over, with an interest in dance, theatre and clowning around with the ability to engage. Cost: Sprung!! is a registered NDIS provider for Innovative Community Participation and Social and Community Participation. Speak to us about getting this program into your service plan. We are happy if you want to experience this workshop before enrolling. Email to arrange a free one-day trial. Includes: - Facilitation by our highly skilled professional tutors, trained in dance and physical theatre (Tora Crockford and Katie Cooper-Wares) - Healthy lunch as part of our Healthy Food Program - Connection with other persons with disability who share a passion and love of dance and clowning around *Also includes the opportunity to perform at the Sprung!! End of year Performance in December. Participants across all Sprung!! programs, including our Lismore Open Doors participants, will feature at this event! To enquire about this program contact [email protected].

21.01.2022 Our Sprung!! Online Auslan Signing Choir meets every Wednesday morning at 9am on Zoom Led by our Sprung!! Senior Dance Tallula Bourne, our choir members regularly tell us it is the highlight of their week! We are learning the song 'This is me' from The Greatest Showman at the moment. ... You can join our choir at any time as we have catch up videos available! Sign up at sprung.org.au/online or email [email protected] to include this class in your NDIS package.

21.01.2022 The magic in the process. #art #creating #dance #sprung #australianartists #zacmifsud #accessiblearts #artsaccessaustralia

20.01.2022 Our Senior Dance Ensemble have been exploring site specific movement - movement that is generated in response to a particular environment or physical place. Artists often us resources beyond themselves to inform the dance making process. What is 'found', be it a gesture, a phrase or a feeling can be taken back into the studio setting and recreated. The movement embodies a place or experience that is tangible and evocative. #sprung #sprungdance #dance #dancetheatre #contemporarydance #australianarts #australianartists

20.01.2022 Welcome to Sigrid MacDonald from Second Nature Strategies who has come on board as our deaf cultural consultant for ‘O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible’ premiering at NORPA 22nd-24th October. An Auslan interpreter will be present on the evening of Friday 23rd before, during and after the show as well as the Q&A event with our dancers. Our Senior Dancer, Tallula Bourne is a proud young deaf woman and emerging leader. Her moving solo is about her relationship with sound and s...ilence. The co-created choreography features her uniquely graceful and precise movement style. Second release tickets are selling fast and are available at www.norpa.org.au #sprung #sprungdance #norpa #secondnaturestrategies #auslan #deafcommunity #inclusion #creatensw #auscouncilarts #accessiblearts #artsaccess #australianarts

19.01.2022 We were lucky to have Jade Dewi, a renowned dance artist and contemporary performance maker based on the NSW North Coast as one of our guest co-facilitators for our Sprung!! Summer Intensive. We run holiday intensives each NSW School Holiday period and collaborate with local, national and international dance and theatre guest artists so we can provide our participants with a diversity of genres, skills and professional development. Email [email protected] to join or enquire ...about our holiday intensives, monthly weekend workshops or weekly programs. Sprung!! is a registed NDIS provider. Please speak to us about including this program in your plan. Video Description: a group of adults in casual wear take turns in dancing a choreography sequence across a wooden floor. The sequence is: one foot forward, to the side, to the back and then two steps. Most people are barefoot. The wall behind is blue with white cupboards and posters on the wall. There is one window and a door. #sprung #sprungdance #australiandance #australianartists #inclusivearts #artsaccess #accessiblearts #australianarts

18.01.2022 Words of wisdom from Senior Dancer, Tara Coughlan. Tara is an inspiring role model for her peers and her enormous heart, love for Sprung!! and support is contagious. #sprung #australianarts #australianartists #dance #dancetheatre #contemporarydance #accessiblearts #artsaccess

18.01.2022 If 2020 taught us anything it was how vital connection is in our lives. To ourselves, to each other and to nature. Shout out to Mitch King for starting our Sprung!! year off right with our Summer Intensive: 'Togetherness, a cross cultural dance workshop'. A week with connection at it's core and a wide variety of movement skills and techniques learnt from Mitch and co-facilitators Che Pritchard and Jade Dewi. If you love to dance/move and want to connect with other people who ...do you should join our next workshop! For enquiries email [email protected] Sprung!! is a registered NDIS provider. Please speak to us about including these workshops in your plan. Must be 16 years or older with the ability to engage. Video Description: Adult with short dark hair, dark moustache and beard speaks to the camera. They are wearing a black t-shirt with Dream Bigger written on it and blue shorts with a red and white dot pattern on the leg. They stand in a room with floorboards, a white ceiling, a light blue wall with a white cupboard against it and a window on it. #sprung #sprungdance #sprungworkshops #connection #dance #inclusivearts #artsaccess #accessiblearts #creatensw #australianarts #australianartists

18.01.2022 This is what years of training and hard work looks like. Don't miss Sinead's powerful work in 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' online till early December. When Impossible becomes I'm Possible... Head to Sprung!! or NORPA Facebook Pages or YouTube channels. This project was made possible thanks to @norpalismore @creatensw @auscouncilarts Brady Marine and our generous donors. Projections: @andrew_christie_ Costume: @jenniferirwincostume Photo: @kateholmesphotographer

18.01.2022 In 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible', 7 senior Sprung!! dancers, all under 30 and either Deaf or with a disability, explore their hopes, dreams and challenges within a long term training and mentoring relationship with Artistic Director Michael Hennessy ex Sydney Dance Company. The work has sprung from Michael's observation of their creative processes, courage in the face of obstacles and their increasing repertoire of skills with which to express their individual journe...ys. While development of components, and a strong sense of ensemble and trust have been built over the past 6 years, the production of Things Impossible will see these elements combined into an organic whole revealing the nature of creativity and individuality and how these intersect within relationships. Second Release Tickets for our premier October 22-24th are selling fast and available at norpa.org.au This project is made possible thanks to NORPA, the NSW Government through Create NSW, the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and our generous donors. Image Description: Black text on a pale blue background. The text reads: Max, for example, always arrives to class with at least three moves. Many of them have names - the bending palm tree move, his Dad when he is saying goodbye, the way the airplane brakes when it's coming in to land...his focus is quite intense, you can't interrupt him. Sprung Artistic Director, Michael Hennessy. @norpa @creatensw @auscouncilarts #sprung #sprungdance #dance #norpa #creatensw #auscouncilarts #dancetheatre #contemporarydance #accessiblearts #artsaccess #australianarts #australianartists

18.01.2022 #sprung #sprungdance #australianarts #australianartists #accessiblearts #artsaccess #creatensw #auscouncil

18.01.2022 A shout out to all movers. Start this new year off right and join us for Togetherness: A cross cultural dance workshop led by Mitch King who is joined by Che Pritchard and other guest facilitators. Mitch is a Yaegl Bundjalung man and creative producer specialising in hip hop music and dance. Mitch combines his passion for hip-hop dance and music with theatre, movement and creative writing to connect with people who want to engage with the performing arts. Monday 11 January to... Friday 15 December ~ 10am - 4pm each day ~ Option to join in for one, two or all days! ~ Presented at the Ballina Scout Hall, 33 Canal Road, Ballina, along the river on Bundjalung land Our tutors will be leading dancers through such explorations as: ~ How does the natural environment influence your movement? ~ How might you bring elements of the environment to the studio space? ~ How are we influenced by the quality of things in the natural environment eg: water/ soft/ flow - rocks/ hard - tree/ gentle The workshop is open to anyone aged 16+ with the ability to engage. For NDIS participants, the cost is per the NDIS price guide under social and community participation. For non-NDIS participants, cost is $90 per day. To secure your place, please email [email protected] Photo: Mitch King in creative development for Horses Mouth, a creative partnership between NORPA @norpalismore and Beyond Empathy @beyondempathy Image by Kate Holmes @kateholmesphotographer Image Description: a man stand out the front of a building which has the words 'dance studio'. He is wearing a navy blue short sleeved t-shirt and red pants. He has short dark hair, moustache and beard. His left hand is on his chest. His right hand is holding up a megaphone. #sprung #sprungdance #sprungintensives #sprungworkshops #inclusivedance #artsaccess #accessiblearts #creatensw @mitchking27 @a_way_k

17.01.2022 Last day to vote for Senior Dancer Tara Coughlan and Vanessa Kellas' film entry in this years Focus on Ability Short Film Festival! (It will send you back an email in which you need to confirm your vote) https://www.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/2127.html

17.01.2022 All of us here at Sprung!! wish you a Merry Christmas! We are so grateful for your continued support in what has been an unusual, challenging year. (It's almost over!!) Now, wherever you are, whoever you are with, however your body moves...turn the music up and as our Sprung!! Senior Dancer, Sinead says 'Dance it Out!'.... We dare you! Image Description: a screen shows a zoom call of 8 boxes with either solo, duo or trio adult dancers in each box. The dancers are dressed in a variety of christmas attire and costumes. In the top right box is a giant stuffed purple unicorn wearing reindeer ears. In the middle box is a christmas tree with lights in the background. The dancers dance choreography to Mariah Careys 'All I want for Christmas'. They all look happy. #sprung #sprungdance #sprungonline #dance #christmas #dancetheatre #accessiblearts #artsaccess #inclusivearts #zoom #creatensw

16.01.2022 Will I find love? A magical capture of Sprung!! Senior Dancers and real life lovebirds Max and Tara in development for our new work 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' premiering @norpa October 22nd-24th. Made possible with support from @creatensw, @auscouncilarts & our generous donors. #sprung #sprungdance #norpa #australianarts #australianartists #creatensw #aucouncilarts #dance #dancetheatre #contemporardance

15.01.2022 Never stop reaching for your dreams... We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully secured a $20,000 grant from the Australia Council Resilience Fund (Create Stream) for our upcoming show O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible, which is set to premiere at NORPA from October 22-24. Our Acting Executive Director of Sprung!!, Mandie Kai, said: ... People with disability represent 18% of the Australian population but only 8% of artists. Our upcoming show helps address this disparity by providing paid employment for our dancers with disability and increasing their future professional opportunities. Tickets are available at norpa.org.au #sprung #australiacouncil #australianarts #australianartists #norpa #accessiblearts #dance #contemporarydance #dancetheatre

14.01.2022 Did you know we run Physical Comedy workshops at the beautiful old Tintenbar hall on the first Saturday of every month? Followed by a dance workshop on the Sunday! Our open doors workshops are open to everyone over the age of 16, with or without disabilities. Email [email protected] to book in or add these classes to your NDIS package. See you there! ID: Two men sit on two green chairs in front of a mirror in a hall with a timber floor. There is a door open behind them and the reflection of an audience in the mirror. The man on the left wears a pink shirt and a hat and the man on the right wears a green singlet with writing on it and his left foot up on a purple foam roller. He is laughing and pointing at the other man. #sprung #sprungdance #comedy #physicalcomedy #improv #clowning #northernrivers #artsaccess #accessiblearts

14.01.2022 Our Senior Dance Ensemble are heading back into development @norpalismore studio next weekend. On the countdown to the premiere of O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible - October 22nd-24th. Tickets are limited and available at norpa.org.au Supported by @creatensw & @auscouncilarts and our generous donors . Projections: @andrew_christie_ @kateholmesphotographer #sprung #sprungdance #dance #dancetheatre #contemporarydance #australianarts #australianartists #creatensw #austcouncilarts #accessiblearts #artsaccess

14.01.2022 During the incredible NORPA run of our recent show "O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible" we had a live Q & A session with the dancers and Artistic Director Michael Hennessy, where the audience got a greater insight into the unprecedented rehearsal processes that needed to be taken during lockdown, along with the personal inspirations and creative pathways our dancers took in collaboration with Michael, and assistant Director Peter Notley. The full length performance video o...f "O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible" is still available to view online on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/1414384468776068/videos/2720846508175706 and via our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/dgZIse1ciN4 To dowload a copy of our program which contains further artist notes: https://www.sprung.org.au/s/Program_Oh-How-I-Dreamt-of-Thin

14.01.2022 It's not too late to join us this weekend at Tintenbar Open Doors! On the first weekend of every month we run a Physical Comedy Workshop (Saturday) and a Dance Workshop (Sunday) at the beautiful old Tintenbar Hall. We are a COVID Safe Organisation! We take participants temperatures each day upon arrival, provide sanitiser, handwashing stations and education as well as activities designed to adhere to 1.5m distancing. Our tutors, support staff and COVID 'wardens' are trained t...o keep all participants safe without losing any of the fun, creativity and connection of a usual Sprung!! workshop. To join us email [email protected] #sprung #dance #physicalcomedy #accessiblearts #disabilitydance #australianarts #NDIS

14.01.2022 Take a behind the scenes peek at our latest show - O, How I Dreamt Of Things Impossible at NORPA and meet Max. It's the biggest show Sprung!! has done to date and the dancers have co-created the work. O, How I Dreamt Of Things Impossible also brings together a host of highly accomplished artists including celebrated costume designer Jennifer Irwin who has more than 39 years’ experience (Opera Australia, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company), composer Fred Cole who... has produced a full-length original score for the piece, lighting designer John Rayment who recently worked on the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and some mind-bending artwork by award-winning digital artist Andrew Christie. Because of Covid safety measures tickets are strictly limited so be sure to get in early. O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre Thu 22 Oct Sat 24 Oct 7:30pm NORPA, Lismore City Hall $2049 For tickets and more information: https://norpa.org.au/e/o-how-i-dreamt-of-things-impossible/ #Ausarts #Ability #NORPA #Sprung!! #Dance

13.01.2022 If you were looking for a sign, this is it! Dance it out! Words of wisdom from our Sprung!! Senior Dancer, Sinead Skorka Brennan. ... Sprung!! enables its dancers to participate in and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. We also provide opportunities for dancers with disabilities to develop professional careers and to work, socialise and perform with highly experienced and technical dancers. We pride ourselves on providing inclusive workshops that embrace cultural, physical, and generational diversity and yield experiences that celebrate individual uniqueness but transcend difference. Join us in 2021! Email [email protected] for more information. Image Description: Black text on pastel purple background. It reads: 'I dance it out. It doesn't matter if you have a disability or not; we can use our bodies to create movement, we are all humans.' Sinead Skorka Brennan, Sprung Senior Dancer. #sprung #sprungonline #dance #dancetheatre #inclusivedance #accessiblearts #artsaccess #australianarts #australianartists #creatensw

12.01.2022 Kane Shields, Sprung!! Senior Dancer talking about the inspiration behind his choreography in 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' which premiered in November 2020 at @norpalismore This project was made possible thanks to NORPA, @creatensw @auscouncilarts Brady Marine and our generous donors. Image Description: Black text on pastel peach coloured background. The text reads: It's like having a mask on your heart. When you take it off, you're not hiding anything. Kane Shields..., Sprung!! Senior Dancer #sprung #sprungdance #inclusivearts #dance #accessiblearts #creatensw #artsaccess #australianarts

12.01.2022 To join us next weekend email [email protected]

11.01.2022 It's not too late to join our Auslan Signing Choir! Tonight and every Wednesday at 6:30pm on Zoom. Sign up at sprung.org.au/online or email [email protected]... We are currently learning 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. It's a whole lot of festive fun and you don't need any prior Auslan knowledge. Led by Sprung!! Senior Dancer, Tallula Bourne. Image Description: Black font on pastel peach background which reads: What a complete joy the Auslan choir is! Tallula, you are such a gentle, funny and wonderful Choir Master! Thanks for all your effort in delivering it each week. It makes my heart smile and it clearly has the same effect on others. Sprung!! Online Auslan Signing Choir Member. #sprung #sprungonline #auslan #accessiblearts #artsaccess #inclusivearts #choir

09.01.2022 Your feedback is so important to us! If you have attended any of our performances or workshops, let us know! You can send in your feedback or thoughts via a social media DM or email [email protected] Image Description: Black text on light blue background. The text reads '"There are breathtaking moments and imagery in the show exploring many emotions from peacefulness and beauty to power, angst and drama"... #sprung #sprungdance #australianarts #acessiblearts #inclusivearts #artsaccess #dance #theatre

08.01.2022 As we reflect back on accomplishments this year, we want to celebrate Tara's nomination for an Aspire Award. The Aspire Awards celebrate the wonderful contribution people with a disability make to their professional and community setting. Tara was nominated for "Individual Best Achievement in Community Development and/or Advocacy". Due to Covid restrictions, Tara was awarded with her medal in a ceremony held on the stage at NORPA with Julian Louis (NORPA CEO/ Artistic ...Director) and Michael Hennessy (pictured right) doing the honours. Well done Tara! You are an inspiration with your dedication. You can watch the full awards at theaspireawards.com.au #aspireawards #throwbacktuesday See more

08.01.2022 "People with disability represent 18% of the Australian population but only 8% of artists. Our upcoming show helps address this disparity by providing paid employment for our dancers with disability and increasing their future professional opportunities". Mandie Kai-Kilotat | Sprung!! Acting Executive Director When Impossible becomes I'm Possible.... O, How I Dreamt of things Impossible premiering @norpa October 22nd-24th. Second Release tickets are selling fast and available at norpa.org.au This project is made possible thanks to NORPA, the NSW Government through Create NSW, the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and our generous donors. Projections: andrew_christie_ Photo: @kateholmesphotography Image Description: 6 people stand on a stage facing away from the camera. They are standing in front of a projection screen. The projection has a small glowing circle in it's centre and is surrounded by smaller circles and smokey effect in purple tones. From left to right: 1) a woman in her early 20s wearing a deep red mid length sleeveless dress and her brown hair in a messy bun. 2) a woman in her mid 20s wearing a pink sleeveless flowing dress to just below her knees and her long brown hair down her back. 3) a man in his mid 20s with short brown hair wearing a light brown short sleeved shirt and black pants. 4) a man in his late 20s wearing a black vest and red pants, his hair is shaved with a slight mohawk. 5) a man in his mid 20s with dark brown hair wearing a white long sleeved and white pants. 6) a woman in her early 20s wearing a short sleeved pink dress to her knees with dark brown hair halfway down her back. #sprung #sprungdance #norpa #creatensw #auscouncilarts #artsaccess #accessiblearts #australianarts #australianartists

07.01.2022 If you donated to our recent crowdfunding campaign for 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible', take these feel good words into your weekend! All of us here at Sprung!! are so grateful for your support! Making dreams possible. #sprung #norpa #dance #dancetheatre #contemporarydance # australianarts #australianartists

07.01.2022 Have you got your tickets to Meeting Place 2020 yet? Meeting Place is the leading forum for arts, culture and disability hosted by Arts Access Australia in an online format this year. The dance party finale is being co-led by artist, arts facilitator, carer, activist and Sprung!! tutor Katie Cooper-Wares and Sprung!! Senior Dancers Tallula Bourne & Max McAuley (plus some special guest stars!) https://www.meetingplaceforum.org/isostylin-create-ya-rave/

06.01.2022 Physical Comedy tutor Kate McDowell in her element Join Kate & the equally hilarious co-tutor Simone O’Brien aka ‘smoked salmon’ on the first Saturday of every month at Tintenbar Open Doors. Email [email protected] to join us! #sprung #sprungdance #comedy #improv #joy #accessiblearts #artsaccess #ndis

05.01.2022 Second Release Tickets Now Available! Due to changes this week in NSW Government guidelines, NORPA and other NSW theatres are now able to increase their capacity to 50%. This is great news if you missed out on our first release of limited tickets to our new work 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' premiering October 22nd-24th. The first round sold out quickly so make sure you don't miss out this round! Tickets are available at www.norpa.org.au... This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Create NSW Australia Council for the Arts Projections by @andrew_christie_ Kate Holmes Photographer

05.01.2022 Hope you enjoy and VOTE FOR this beautiful and hilarious short doco ( 5 minutes) on the making of French Café, that our senior dancer Tara Coughan and Vanessa Kellas have made for the Focus on Ability Film Festival. It’s got all your favourite characters and you can revel once again in the amazing costumes and the original footage by Ishka Folkwell and Tara at the iconic Brunswick Picture House! https://www.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/2127.html

05.01.2022 'I love to dance. It makes me feel free'. Kane Shields, Sprung!! Senior Dancer Photo: @kateholmesphotographer... Image Description: Black and white photo of an adult with short dark hair. They are barefoot and wearing a white t-shirt and black trackpants. The room has polished floorboards and a white wall behind the adult. There is a partial view of a window to the left of the wall. The adult is smiling and looking down towards their left. They are interacting with a long rope which they hold in both hands, the right hand in a fist and the left in an open palm. It is wrapped around them and some encircles their foot. #sprung #sprungdance #dance #dancetheatre #australianarts #australianartists #inclusivearts

03.01.2022 Our Summer Intensive for 2021: Togetherness, a cross-cultural dance workshop was just what we all needed! Re-connection, new skills and a whole lotta dance fun. A huge shout out to our facilitators Mitch King, Che Pritchard and Jade Dewi for all bringing their own magic which led to a rich and diverse week.... This is Rhys. He is one of our Open Doors program dancers. He also makes and sells @superdogtreats - healthy training treats for dogs. He loves superheroes, dogs, music and dancing. Our Open Doors programs kick off for the year in Lismore on the 28th January (weekly program) and in Tintenbar on the 6th and 7th February (dance and physical comedy monthly workshops) To join us email [email protected] Sprung!! is a registered NDIS provider. Please speak to us about including this program in your plan. Video Description: a person wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, brown sandals, red glasses and a khaki green cap hat talks and dances to the camera. He has facial hair and on his t-shirt is a logo which reads 'superdog treats' and an image of a dog with a cape on it. He is outside on grass in the sun in front of a green building. #sprung #sprungdance #dance #sprungworkshops #accessiblearts #inclusivearts #artsaccess @mitchking27 @a_way_k @jadedewidance

02.01.2022 Performed live to sold out audiences at NORPA in October 2020, 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' is a visually captivating and moving journey into the minds and dreams of seven dancers with disabilities. Sharing the stories the world needs to hear, 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' is a physically dynamic and hopeful work that reframes our perspective and shows that Impossible can be transformed into I’m Possible.

01.01.2022 Senior Dancer Tara Coughlan and Vanessa Kellas have a film entry in this years Focus on Ability Short Film Festival! Tara filmed all the behind the scenes interviews during last years Sprung!! performance of French Cafe and it's such a fun, candid vignette of all our dancers! Please vote for us here and share! https://www.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/2127.html (it will send you back an email and you confirm your vote)

01.01.2022 A small glimpse into Tallula's solo from 'O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible' in which she explores her relationship to the two worlds she exists in - sound and silence. There is still time to witness this exquisite performance in our filmed online version. Head to Sprung!! or NORPA Facebook pages or YouTube channels where you can also watch our Q&A with the Senior Dance Ensemble and Artistic Director Michael Hennessy. This project was made possible thanks to @norpalismor...e @creatensw @auscouncilarts Brady Marine and our generous donors. Music: Fred Cole @instadocfred Projection: Andrew Christie @andrew_christie_ Costume: Jennifer Irwin @jenniferirwincostume Image Description: A young woman in a white (with blue elements) dress with uneven hemline, glasses and bare feet dances on a stage. Her brown, midlength hair is half up, half down. There is a projection of abstract moving shapes behind her in pink and purple colour. She is lit by blue and purple light. There are small risers and ramps behind her and two people are visible off the side of the stage. The dancers movements are synchronised to the the music. #sprung #sprungdance #dancetheatre #contemporarydance #inclusivedance #artsaccess #accessiblearts #australianarts #australianartists