2025 Ausdance ACT Annual Report
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Many thanks to those who joined us for our recent Annual General Meeting. We thank our continuing board members for their ongoing voluntary commitment - Natalie Pearse (President), Cheryl Diggins (Vice President), Preeti Somasundaram (Treasurer), Jacqueline Dimmock (Secretary), Shekiralea Healy, Bexsa-Ashley Munro Cairncross and Divyusha Polepalli. We are also very pleased to welcome new board member Kagiso Ratlhagane.
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2025 was a dynamic and rewarding year for Ausdance ACT, marked by creativity, growth and strong community engagement. We delivered a diverse range of high‑quality programs that strengthened public connection to dance and elevated its presence across the ACT. We remain proud to champion and contribute to Canberra’s vibrant and evolving dance culture.
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Find out more about our activities in 2025 in our Annual Report.
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Ausdance announces resumption of Peggy van Praagh & Keith Bain Fellowships
After a hiatus of several years following the Covid19 pandemic, Ausdance announces the resumption of the Peggy van Praagh and Keith Bain Fellowships.
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Emerging and mid-career choreographers of all dance genres are invited to apply for one of two $10,000 fellowships, made possible by generous bequests from the founding Artisitc Director of The Australian Ballet, Dame Peggy van Praagh, and former Bodenwieser dancer and NIDA Movement Director, Keith Bain OAM.
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Both artists were founders of Ausdance and passionate about supporting Australian choreographers. Ausdance is delighted to be able to continue that support through these fellowships.
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Applicants must be current members of Ausdance.
Ausdance Member What's On
Let us know what you are up to! As an Ausdance ACT member we can offer you promotional support of your upcoming event, performance or workshop.
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Dance Artists in Schools Program - book your visit!
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We specialise in sourcing diverse dance experiences for your students to extend their practice and cultural knowledge.
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Let us do the work for you! Here is what is included:
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~ Teachers share their vast knowledge in dance, from technique to choreography and cultural awareness in the workshop or class format of your choice.
~ A wide range of genres is available including Cultural Dance (Afro/Indian Classical/Bollywood), Street Dance, Creative Dance, and more. If you have something specific in mind, just ask us!
~ We coordinate all booking, invoicing and travel requirements.
~ Provision of professional, qualified and experienced teaching practitioners.
~ WWVP checks.
~ Risk assessments.
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