On Friday 8 July 2011, a diverse group of contributors passionate about supporting inclusive dance practice in NSW gathered at CarriageWorks to participate in Accessible Arts' Dance Symposium.
A forum and masterclass event to demonstrate and expand inclusive dance practice in NSW is being presented by Accessible Arts in July 2011. Leaders and innovative thinkers in dance from across the country will share knowledge, experience and skills, to inspire new directions for inclusive dance practice.
A focus on the place and practice of inclusive dance in Australia gathered a strong presence at Accessible Arts’ national conference, held in March at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
After six years of support from Accessible Arts and Sydney Dance Company, Accessible Dance classes will be managed by an independant dance practitioner with a passion for using dance and movement to work with people from all groups and backgrounds.
Natalie Hamam approached Accessible Arts during the middle of 2009 to enquire about dance companies that are accessible to people who are wheelchair users. Her and her partner Anthony Lloyd are not professional dancers, but have a passion for dance and go clubbing whenever they can.News
Dance Committee Call Out for Expressions of Interest
Accessible Arts is looking for Volunteer Dance Committee members to drive and co-ordinate a 2010 pre-conference dance event:
Beyond Technique | Searching for Authenticity
A practical pre-conference dance event as part of Arts Activated Conference 2010, aimed at dancers, choreographers and teachers who wish to learn about inclusive dance practice from 23 and 24 March 2010, led by Philip Channells, Artistic Director, Restless Dance Theatre.
Committee Tasks
- Committee members will drive and co-ordinate this pre-conference event.
- Sit on a selection panel to recruit participants
- Produce written content including artist profiles, web content and articles about the project
- Host and support participants
- Co-ordinate evening event
- Manage all access needs for pre-conference event
- Document the project using media such as film, video, audio recordings, web content and surveys.
How to apply
Participation is by application and is open to people with and without a disability in NSW. Deadline for applications is the end of December 2009. This opportunity begins on 9 January 2010.
Send completed application forms to:
Becky Chapman, Arts Development, Accessible Arts, Pier 4 The Wharf, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000 or Fax: 02 9251 6422 or email bchapman@aarts.net.au.
Dates and times
Fornightly meetings commencing 10:00am to 11:30am Saturday 9 January to Saturday 20 March 2010.
Further information
For specific access needs, questions or further information contact Becky Chapman, Arts Development Officer, on tel: (02) 9251 6499 ext107 or email: bchapman@aarts.net.au.