WORKSHOP SERIES 2026
Photo Credit: Lorna Sim, Dancer Credit: Nicholas Jachno
Our Workshop Series program is intended to inspire and expand dance practice by connecting participants to different styles, cultures, and ways of experiencing and understanding dance in its multiple facets. Workshops connect pre professional advanced and intermediate dancers with professional artists and companies.
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Ausdance ACT was thrilled to offer a contemporary dance workshop for local dancers, led by Garabari’s Artistic Director and Choreographer, Joel Bray during the show's Canberra season.
'Garabari' is a high energy dance gathering where Wiradjuri story meets a pulsing techno beat. Step onto the dance floor, join the movement and feel the shared spirit of corroboree as traditional song and modern sound come alive together.
The workshop focussed on repertoire from 'Garabari', and Joel shared his performance‑making approach, including his improvisation method, En Route.
Joel is an artist living on Kulin Country (Melbourne) and is a proud Wiradjuri man. He trained at NAISDA and WAAPA before pursuing a career in Europe and Israel, later returning to Australia to work with CHUNKY MOVE. Joel’s choreographic practice spans dance, experimental performance, and screen-based work.
The workshop was well attended by local dancers of all ages and was presented with the support of Canberra Theatre Centre and Gorman Arts Centre.
‘Garabari’ is presented by Joel Bray Dance and produced by BlakDance.
Photo: Canberra Streets
