About Ausdance
We design and deliver accessible and sustainable services to support Australian dance professionals.
We are part of a network of Ausdance organisations delivering integrated programs across the country, anticipating industry issues and providing innovative and inclusive responses.
Our mission, our aims
Our mission is to educate, inspire and support the dance community to reach its potential as a dynamic force within local, national and international communities. This means we aim to:
- provide leadership in dance education, advocacy, policy development and debate.
- provide a national voice for dance development in Australia.
- champion innovation, creativity and diversity in dance.
- encourage access to and understanding of dance in communities throughout Australia.
- assist in identifying and promoting all dance traditions that exist in Australia, in recognition of their cultural importance.
- foster international links with dance and dance-related organisations.
In the latest Newsletter
- CEO’s message
- Arts budget funding cuts + the Senate Inquiry
- 2015 Australian Dance Awards shortlist
- Apply for the Ausdance Peggy van Praagh Choreographic Fellowship
- DANCE EDUCATION UPDATE
- Safe Dance® resources—essential reading
Read Ausdance’s eighth Newsletter here!
Visit ausdance.org.au.
