Ausdance Submission - National Cultural Policy
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Australia’s next National Cultural Policy is taking shape — and Ausdance National has made a powerful, evidence‑driven submission now available to read.
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Dance is one of the country’s most widely practised artforms yet remains structurally underfunded. The submission highlights urgent issues: access to space, investment in creation, cross‑portfolio impact in health and education, and the economic value of dance as social infrastructure. With 961,000 regular participants and clear evidence of health and wellbeing benefits, the case for reform is strong.
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 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.
Find out more or to submit your event for promotion → https://form.jotform.com/242591360075859
Not an Ausdance ACT member, sign up HERE!
July Newsletter
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Our July e‑newsletter is out now!
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This issue celebrates the energy of our dance community — from Australian Dance Week highlights, inclusive sector initiatives and upcoming opportunities across the ACT.
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Catch up on program news, artist features, community events, and ways to stay connected with Ausdance ACT.
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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