Sugar Kaye Sañejo Grefaldeo - FortÅ«na
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FortÅ«na is a powerful new solo dance/theatre work that dives into the themes of luck, wealth, and fortune through a vibrant fusion of Filipino folk dance, Hip-Hop and spoken word. At its heart is the real-life story of dancer and choreographer Sugar Kaye Sañejo Grefaldeo, tracing her path from her first dance experiences in Manila to her current life in Australia.
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Developed in collaboration with Erika Jayne Goldsmith and Richu John Kung as part of the Canberra Theatre Centre’s New Works Program in partnership with Ausdance ACT, FortÅ«na is a bold, deeply personal, and culturally rich performance that connects audiences with universal questions of destiny, resilience, and the power of mentorship.​​
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17th - 18th October Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
​POINTE Dancing on a Knife's Edge
POINTE Dancing on a Knife's Edge is a captivating and moving documentary about Australian dancer Floeur Alder, daughter of ballet luminaries Lucette Aldous, AC and Alan Alder.
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At 22, about to embark on her European dance career, she survives a brutal stabbing by a stranger outside her home. While the physical wounds heal, the trauma stirs turbulent memories from her past, sparking a deeply personal quest to find her place in the dance world. POINTE is a poetic, unflinching portrait of this courageous artist, her remarkable family and the power of creativity to heal even the deepest wounds.
Screening 19th October, 3.30pm Dendy Canberra
Followed by an in-person Q&A with the filmmakers. Hosted by Dr Cathy Adamek, Executive Director, Ausdance ACT
2025 Youth Dance Festival
Is there anybody out there… or are we the aliens?
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Youth Dance Festival 2025 blasts off with the theme ‘Life on Mars’, as students from across the region take to the Canberra Theatre stage for an electrifying night of creativity, movement, and imagination.
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Don’t miss this non-competitive celebration of dance, passion, and storytelling – created and performed by the next generation of local talent.
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28 + 29 October Canberra Theatre Centre
Safe Dance® Practice - Online Professional Development Course
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Stay ahead of Safe Dance® practices in the ever-evolving dance landscape! Enrol today for the Safe Dance® Practice - Online Professional Development Course.
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This course draws from the Safe Dance® practice recommendations, developed from over 30 years of rigorous research by the Ausdance network into dancer injury prevention, wellbeing, and health.
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Topics include:
~ What is Safe Dance?
~ Anatomy basics and injury prevention
~ Safe physical environments
~ Supervision and monitoring of children
~ Working with seniors and elders
~ Legal obligations​​
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Become an advocate for safe dance practices and teaching methodologies and help ensure dancers enjoy sustainable and thriving careers!