Tracks Dance in Darwin, Northern Territory | Community organisation

Tracks Dance

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8941 1410

Address: 8 McMinn Street 0800 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.tracksdance.com.au

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25.01.2022 Whao what a month! Our Bollywood Awakening project has popped up all over Darwin with fun, community workshops. Huge warm thank you to City of Darwin for supporting the project. Here’s a 1min collection of happy snaps from the Cypress Community Centre in Marrara, Dripstone Cliffs with Royal Darwin Hospital’s Allied Health team, on the Esplanade with Karibu Collective, in the CBD with Grey Panthers, and last but not least, in the studio with Tracks’ Dead Singers Dance Soci...ety! It all culminated in a joyous series of pop-up performances along Nightcliff foreshore! Duane Preston & Jess Devereux

22.01.2022 Did you see our Choreographic showings PIVOT(ALL) recently? If it peaked your interest and you’d like to get involved, you can apply now for the 2021 Tracks Choreographic Program. The program starts in March, runs for 11 weeks and is free! ... Check out our website for details https://bit.ly/TracksChoreo21

21.01.2022 Did you know that the Grey Panthers are offering scholarships to the Tracks Youth Choreographic Residency? Every week the Grey Panthers donate small change to their Youth Development Fund so that they can support the next generation of young dancers Scholarships are now available for the Tracks Youth Choreographic Residency - applications close on the 16th of September.... Find out more https://www.tracksdance.com.au/youth-choreographic-residency

21.01.2022 Today is your last chance to nominate someone for the NT Performing Arts Awards The Awards are peer driven and are a huge acknowledgment to the many people who bring the NT performing arts scene alive Nominations close at 5pm this afternoon... https://bit.ly/NTPAA2020 See more

20.01.2022 Our good friend Kuya James has released his new single 'Rewind our Love' today The music video is an epic 80's-style clip featuring some fabulous local dancers Can you spot any familiar faces?

19.01.2022 This weekend we are holding 6 intimate showings of PIVOT(ALL), the culmination of our Choreographic Program Did you know that the showings also include artist talks where you can learn about the creative process from the artists themselves? Check out the artist talks schedule below... 14 Nov 11am - 12pm: Sean Pardy, Katy Moir, Jessica Rabelo Amaral 2pm - 3pm: Thevi Cheliah, Taylah Anderson, Kate Mornane 4pm - 5pm: Ellen Hankin, Sarah Reuben, Jordina Rust 15 Nov 11am - 12pm: Ellen Hankin, Taylah Anderson, Kate Mornane 2pm - 3pm: Sarah Reuben, Jordina Rust, Sean Pardy 4pm - 5pm: Thevi Cheliah, Katy Moir, Jessica Rabelo Amaral Pre-purchase tickets to avoid disappointment https://bit.ly/PIVOT_ALL D Preston

19.01.2022 There's less than a week left until our Youth Choreographic Residency begins, and there is still time to sign up The teachers for this residency are Madeleine Brown and Jordan Bretherton, both professional dancers based in Darwin with industry experience in Australia and overseas. Here is some vision of them and their beautiful moves (filmed while working with us from Lajamanu earlier in the month) ... Register now for the Youth Choreographic Residency https://www.tracksdance.com.au/youth-choreographic-residency

19.01.2022 If you are a young dancer and want to challenge yourself to learn the fundamentals of making dance, Tracks Youth Choreographic Residency is for you Starting in nine days the course combines master classes, group and solo choreography, and will provide valuable tips and information on how to enter the professional dance industry Enrol now https://www.tracksdance.com.au/youth-choreographic-residency... Duane Preston

18.01.2022 DSDS is SOLD OUT! The lucky people who've registered will be learning some slow jam, CrazySexyCool dance moves to the music of none other than rapper, singer and music producer... Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes One third of much loved girl group TLC, our dearly departed 'Left Eye' features on chart toppers 'Waterfall', 'No Scrubs' and 'Creep' ... If you missed out on DSDS this time make sure to sign up to our newsletter for updates on the next DSDS, scheduled for early 2021 http://bit.ly/Tracks_Subscribe

18.01.2022 We have been out and about on the speaking circuit lately! Artistic Co-Directors David McMicken and Tim Newth took the stage at October Business Week with their presentation 'Saving for a Rainy Day - a Model of Continuity'. You can read it here https://www.tracksdance.com.au/tracks-presentation-business... This Tuesday Company Director Adelaide Wood will be joining a panel of local and interstate guests at ArtsNT's ENGAGE forum to discuss data collection and how it can inform decision making in the arts And let's not forget the Dance Doctors who made a triumphant return at October Business Week to get delegates up and grooving every morning before sessions started https://www.tracksdance.com.au/dance-doctors Phew! What a month

17.01.2022 We are so excited to announce our Darwin Festival show 'Seasons of Skin and Bark' This year we will be back at home in the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, performing underneath the giant canopy of a Rain Tree With an evocative and compelling soundtrack composed by Kuya James and a diverse cast of local dancers, this work will take you on a performance journey, diving below the surface of both skin and bark to touch on connections unseen but felt ... Get your tickets now, we'll see you there!

16.01.2022 The Australian Dance Awards are TONIGHT and we're nominated! The Tracks 2018 work 'In Your Blood' is in the running for 'Outstanding Achievement in Community Dance' Make sure to tune in and cheer us on at 6PM NT time https://www.facebook.com/events/1263726443999569... Ausdance National David Hancock

15.01.2022 Spoiler Alert! Will you be at the Nightcliff Foreshore on Saturday evening? You might be lucky enough to see a Tracks Bollywood Awakening performance... keep an eye out for our DSDS dancers! ... Jess Devereux

15.01.2022 The dearly departed singer being honoured in the next DSDS series is.a rapper, music producer, dancer and a creative force behind a girl super-group... Can you guess who it is? Don’t miss this, it's going to be so much fun! ... 18 November - 9 December, 6:00pm - 7:15pm weekly. Register now http://bit.ly/DSDS_Nov2020

14.01.2022 Loved the local NT content in this years' Darwin Festival? Nominate someone for an NT Performing Arts Award and help celebrate our people https://bit.ly/NTPAA2020... Browns Mart Corrugated Iron

14.01.2022 Places are now open for the Tracks Youth Choreographic Residency (YCR) which will take place during the school holidays in September. Tracks are so pleased to be able to offer this new opportunity to young dancers in Darwin and to also offer 2 full scholarships! Find out more and hear from the teachers Madeleine Brown and Jordan Bretherton ... https://tracksdance.com.au/tracks-ycr See more

13.01.2022 Have you guessed it yet? The final DSDS of 2020 will honour an iconic female rapper from an American super-group that pioneered female representation in 90s R&B music and was the the highest-selling female band in history. All will be revealed very soon...... Register now http://bit.ly/DSDS_Nov2020 18 November - 9 December, 6:00pm - 7:15pm weekly.

13.01.2022 Do you have weekend plans? Get along to BackStage - a compelling new show by StoryProjects that features some gorgeous Tracks alumni Showing Friday and Saturday afternoon/evening. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3jebCfn... #supportlocal

12.01.2022 We might be regional but we're not out of sight! Tracks 2018 full length work 'In Your Blood' has been shortlisted in the National Dance Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Community Dance We're so stoked, it was such a fantastic show and it received rave reviews. ... Finalists will be announced on 8 Dec Discover 'In Your Blood' https://www.tracksdance.com.au/your-blood 'You dance with such spirit, such energy. Its like you’re transformed, it’s in your blood’ @Ausdance National D Preston

10.01.2022 Merry Tracksy Christmas and a very happy end of 2020! (we're almost there ) Tracks office and studio will close on the 25th December and re-open on the 18th January. ... We can't wait to dance with you in 2021

10.01.2022 It's finally here - film, friends and fun(d) raising - and we are SOLD OUT! Doors open at 6pm, 'Man Made' BBQ, Grey Panthers cake stall and $1,300 worth of prize packs in the raffle Film starts at 7:30pm - we can't wait to see you there.... Thank you to all of our wonderful raffle sponsors for your very generous support

09.01.2022 Happy New Year to you! Dance into 2021 with LET'S DANCE - DSDS BOWIE EDITION! $40 for four weeks, all welcome ... Register now https://bit.ly/DSDSBowie

08.01.2022 Next up at Tracks Tracks Youth Choreographic Residency (YCR) - a new and unique program ideal for young dancers considering a career in the dance industry or preparing for auditions. Places are open now and scholarships are available, if you know any young dancers in the NT please share or tag ... https://tracksdance.com.au/youth-choreographic-residency

07.01.2022 Calling young NT dancers Scholarships for the Tracks Youth Choreographic Residency (YCR) close tonight at midnight YCR is aimed at secondary and tertiary level students and the Grey Panther Youth Development Scholarships are offered to ensure:... - Financial hardship is not a barrier to participation - Distance is not a barrier to participation - Diversity is represented Apply here https://tracksdance.com.au/youth-choreographic-residency Please share with any young dancers you know

07.01.2022 Last night the NT performing arts community came together to recognise and celebrate our peers at the NT Performing Arts Awards Those awarded for their contribution to the performing arts in the NT were: Putu Desak Wati Ben Graetz... Sarah Calver Steve Kidd Virginia Heydon Mat McHugh Bryn Wackett Kyle Walmsley Amy Hetherington Please join us in congratulating them and all of the nominees for this years' Awards Corrugated Iron Browns Mart D Preston

06.01.2022 Did you miss out on the recent Dead Singers Dance Society? We have some excellent news for you! In 2021 we’re going all-in and honouring the legends and who better to kick it off than possibly the greatest rock star of all time, David Bowie! 2 to 23rd Feb 2021, 5:30pm - 6:45pm. ... Book now https://bit.ly/DSDSBowie Society Meetings (dance classes) are held in an inclusive and supportive dance space led by an experienced teacher. DSDS is a class for people over the age of 16.

05.01.2022 The Tracks crew have just come to the end of a very special fortnight in Lajamanu where they have been working with the Lajamanu School and the Warlpiri people to prepare for the 2021 Milpirri This year Tim, David and Kelly were joined by two young Tracks alumni from Darwin - Madeleine Brown and Jordan Bretherton. Maddy describes her experience: ... "During my first time here in Lajamanu I’ve thought about things in ways I never thought I would - such as relationships, places and our connection with them" Thank you to the Lajamanu School for having us! Learn about the history of Tracks' long-term collaboration with the Warlpiri people https://www.tracksdance.com.au/lajamanu-tracks-dance-company #Milpirri #Tracksdance

04.01.2022 In the words of our wonderful Artistic Co-Director, David McMicken, 'giiiive' We're almost at Plus 1 fundraising campaign target and if you donate before the end of May your contribution will be matched by Creative Partnerships Australia. All funds raised go towards independent artists and allied creative industry workers ... https://bit.ly/TracksPlus1 Tracks Artistic Co-Director - David McMicken, video by Adelaide Wood

02.01.2022 The new Deckchair Cinema program has been released! The Tracks fundraiser screening of 'Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears' is on the 18th of October and we'd love to see you there If you're a fan of the TV series 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries' you'll adore the film, and you'll be helping Tracks raise funds for our 2021 major work and performance ... Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/TracksFun

02.01.2022 Meet the artists ! Tracks Choreographic Program provides an opportunity for emerging movement artists and dance-makers to develop their individual artistry. A big warm welcome to our participating artists: Sarah Reuben, Sean Pardy, Thevi Cheliah, Jordi Rust, Katy Moir, Kate Mornane, Ellen Hankin, Jessica Rabelo Amaral and Taylah Anderson. ... We can't wait to learn more about these 9 exciting artists! Jess Devereux

02.01.2022 Escape the heat this weekend in our air-conditioned studio at the PIVOT(ALL) showings If you don't have a ticket yet there are still some left at the Saturday 4pm and Sunday 2pm showings. We'd love to see you there!... https://bit.ly/PIVOT_ALL See more

02.01.2022 Tomorrow the 2020 Tracks Choreographic Program kicks off with an intensive weekend. Led by our Dance Animateur team; Jessica Devereux and Kelly Beneforti, the 12-week workshop series will unlock choreographic potential and creativity in nine new participants. We’re looking forward to meeting this year’s Choreo Program people!... http://bit.ly/TracksChoreo Off The Leash

01.01.2022 An insight into the artistry of movement making, PIVOT(ALL) is the culmination of Tracks 2020 Choreographic Program. 6 showings and artist talks at the Tracks studio over two days. 14 & 15 November, 11am, 2pm, 4pm ... Tickets available now https://bit.ly/PIVOT_ALL Check out our Instagram posts about the showings here https://www.instagram.com/tracksdance

01.01.2022 At the end of 2020 we donated a 'Tracks Pack' to Darwin Fringe Festival as a way of giving back to the arts community and supporting the great work that Fringe do - and we are so pleased to be hosting the wonderful Jing Jin at Tracks as the recipient of the in-kind studio time included in the pack Jing Jin is a multimedia artist based in Darwin with roots in Hong Kong and California. She is currently rehearsing her Fringe show 'Cocoon' in our studio We asked Jing Jin about her work and her experiences in Darwin