Ausdance WA

Ausdance WA Ausdance WA is a membership organisation providing support & advocacy for dance in Western Australia.

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Rachel Arianne Ogle 💫Rachel Arianne Ogle is a Western Australian dance artist with an exten...
07/06/2026

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Rachel Arianne Ogle 💫

Rachel Arianne Ogle is a Western Australian dance artist with an extensive career as a dancer, performer, choreographer, educator, arts worker and producer. Rachel’s landmark work precipice was nominated for a Helpmann Award (2015), shortlisted for an Australian Dance Award (2015), and awarded Best Choreographer in the Performing Arts WA Awards in 2020 (for the 2019 return season).

In 2023, precipice was presented as part of Sydney Dance Company’s INDance season. Rachel’s large scale work And The Earth Will Swallow Them Whole had its
commissioned premiere in Perth Festival 2022. She is a 2022 Sidney Myer Creative
Fellow, and the recipient of an inaugural CITS (WA) Creative Fellowship in 2025.

In 2025 Rachel joined pvi collective in the role of Company Artist; and was also
Producer for pvi’s the booster protocol, premiering in Perth Festival 2026.

Rachel will be one of our panelists for 'Using Technology and Innovation in Dance – Different Approaches by Local Makers' at our upcoming secondary dance PD day. Join our panellists at they share their insights and discuss current trends on the use of technology and innovation in dance.

📲 Book now for Beyond Boundaries: Teaching Secondary Dance at https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/beyond-boundaries-teaching-secondary-dance-2026/

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 9am - 3.30pm
📍 King St Arts Centre

We've got three amazing Professional Development opportunities coming up at the end of this month! Have you booked yet? ...
01/06/2026

We've got three amazing Professional Development opportunities coming up at the end of this month! Have you booked yet? 👀

Our PD workshops are designed specifically in response to feedback from teachers, with practical, relevant sessions delivered by experienced industry professionals.

We’d love to see strong participation across the program, not only to ensure these workshops can proceed successfully, but to help us continue developing and delivering future programs for teachers and students alike.

📲 Register now via our website https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/

We are thrilled to share that we've formalised a new partnership with Edith Cowan University. ✨A significant milestone f...
31/05/2026

We are thrilled to share that we've formalised a new partnership with Edith Cowan University. ✨

A significant milestone for the organisation, the agreement reflects a shared commitment between ECU’s School of Education and Ausdance WA to foster collaboration in research, professional learning, sector engagement and knowledge exchange, while creating new pathways to support the future dance workforce in WA.

Special shout out to our Chair, Gary Hodge, and board member, Dr Maria Gamble, for their work in this space. 👏

📲 You can read the full article here: https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/news/ecu-and-ausdance-wa-formalises-new-partnership

📸 Dr Min Zhu, Amy Wiseman, Gary Hodge, Professor Caroline Mansfield and Dr Maria Gamble. Image from ECU.

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Ram Seewooruthun 💫Ram Seewooruthun is a Perth-based Bollywood Dance specialist and teaches ...
14/05/2026

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Ram Seewooruthun 💫

Ram Seewooruthun is a Perth-based Bollywood Dance specialist and teaches at various schools offering a focus in performance training in his specialty. He prides himself in nurturing a safe and dynamic learning environment and is generous in knowledge-sharing with students. He has a foundational background in Kathak and is currently training in Bharatnatyam, both being Indian Classical genres.

Ram will be leading a practical workshop at our Beyond Boundaries PD day, guiding teachers through a Bollywood routine with a rich vocabulary of combinations, choreographed at beginner/intermediate level for secondary learners.

Join us for a jam-packed day of Professional Development learning for Secondary Dance Teachers! Book now at https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/beyond-boundaries-teaching-secondary-dance-2026/ 📲

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 9am - 3.30pm
📍 King St Arts Centre

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Tyrone Earl Lraé Robinson 💫Tyrone Earl Lraé Robinson is an award-winning Perth-based dancer...
12/05/2026

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Tyrone Earl Lraé Robinson 💫

Tyrone Earl Lraé Robinson is an award-winning Perth-based dancer, choreographer, teacher, mentor, curator, and dramaturg, working across contemporary dance and physical theatre. Practising professionally since 2010, Tyrone has collaborated with independent artists and companies both nationally and internationally.

In 2021, Tyrone co-founded OFF-base Dance alongside long-time collaborator Shuling Wong. Established as a platform for culturally and creatively diverse contemporary dance, OFF-base Dance has since presented three original works in Perth — YOU ARE, Madre Muerte, and ACID TRIP — each receiving multiple awards, nominations, and strong public response. Through OFF-base, Tyrone continues to develop ambitious new work while contributing to the growth of Australia’s independent dance landscape.

Tyrone will be one of our panelists for 'Using Technology and Innovation in Dance – Different Approaches by Local Makers' at our upcoming secondary dance PD day. Join Tyrone for an exploration of their surrealist contemporary dance practice and the integration of technology & multidisciplinary forms in works like ACID TRIP and Madre Muerte. They will also share insights into their upcoming project SYM and the future of their performance art and dance works here in the Perth.

📲 Book now for Beyond Boundaries: Teaching Secondary Dance at https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/beyond-boundaries-teaching-secondary-dance-2026/

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 9am - 3.30pm
📍 King St Arts Centre

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Candice D'Adamo 💫Candice D’Adamo is a passionate dance educator and specialist with over 16...
11/05/2026

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Candice D'Adamo 💫

Candice D’Adamo is a passionate dance educator and specialist with over 16 years of teaching experience.

Candice is the Co-Director of The Brothahood - a Boys Dance Education Program developed to address a clear gap in dance opportunities for boys in Perth and the wider dance community. The program focuses on co-curricular boys’ dance experiences, while also extending into curriculum-based primary dance programs designed for co-educational classes. She is deeply committed to creating high-energy, inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive, particularly those who learn differently.

Candice will lead our first workshop at the Beyond Boundaries: Teaching Secondary Dance PD. The workshop is designed to engage boys in the dance curriculum, however her teachings can be adapted for all students who lack motivation and will add to teachers’ strategies for engaging their class.

Join us for a jam-packed day of Professional Development learning for Secondary Dance Teachers! Book now at https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/beyond-boundaries-teaching-secondary-dance-2026/ 📲

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 9am - 3.30pm
📍 King St Arts Centre

AUSDANCE WA AGM - SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Shona ErskineDirectly following our AGM, Dr Shona Erskine will be leading us...
10/05/2026

AUSDANCE WA AGM - SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Shona Erskine

Directly following our AGM, Dr Shona Erskine will be leading us in a thought-provoking discussion, exploring one of the most important questions in dance today: How do we pursue excellence without compromising wellbeing?

This interactive presentation invites Ausdance WA members - artists, teachers and industry - into an open conversation about dance training environments, unpacking what “safety” really means, exploring helpful and harmful stress, and examining the evolving role of the teacher in shaping spaces where dancers can thrive. Expect a space to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and encounter tools for fostering healthy, sustainable dance practices.

This session is free and open to all AGM attendees.

Ausdance WA AGM
📅 Thursday 4 June
⏰ 6.00PM
📍 Central Park Conference Centre, Central Park Tower, 152-158 St George Terrace
📩 RSVP by 29 May by emailing [email protected]

📲 Please note, only CURRENT AUSDANCE WA MEMBERS are invited to attend. To become a member, head to ausdancewa.org.au/membership/

⭐ Dr Shona Erskine is a registered psychologist, specialising in delivering psychology services for performing artists, working with professional companies, universities, and dancers in private practice. She has also developed curriculum in mental wellbeing and creativity, with a strong focus on sharing best-practice models with dancers, teachers, and directors.

1️⃣ Do all volunteers need WWCC at your end of year concert?2️⃣ Are student teachers under the age of 18 required to hav...
10/05/2026

1️⃣ Do all volunteers need WWCC at your end of year concert?

2️⃣ Are student teachers under the age of 18 required to have a WWCC?

3️⃣ How often should studio owners be checking their staff WWCC records?

Do you know the answer to those questions...?

Developed by the WWCC Screening Unit and Ausdance WA, in collaboration with , this one hour online information session will give you an overview of WWCC in the dance sector, address some frequently asked questions relevant to the industry, and give you the chance to clarify any queries you have.

📅 Tuesday 19 May 2026
⏰ 12.00pm - 1.00pm
💸 Cost: FREE

📲 Registration is essential! Head to: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/e01ygAn-RpCn_CieSzHD3Q #/registration

Our third and FINAL* Regional Dance Artist Online Hub is this Thursday 14 May!Our FREE online hubs are facilitated onlin...
09/05/2026

Our third and FINAL* Regional Dance Artist Online Hub is this Thursday 14 May!

Our FREE online hubs are facilitated online, hosted by us, and provide regional dance artists with a space to connect, network and/or share their practice, and for us to stay informed about the changing needs in these communities. 👩‍💻

👋 The hubs are so important for us to gain insight into the experiences of our regional dance artists. If you are in regional WA and able to join us, please come along, listen, and share next Thursday 14 May, from 12 - 1pm.

📲 You can register now at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GQbQGfE7QjuEdSqiVypGJw

*for now... 👀

AUSTRALIAN DANCE WEEK SPOTLIGHT: Paige GordonTo celebrate ADW this week, we asked some of our Ausdance WA members to res...
05/05/2026

AUSTRALIAN DANCE WEEK SPOTLIGHT: Paige Gordon

To celebrate ADW this week, we asked some of our Ausdance WA members to respond to Crystal Pite's International Dance Day Message.

Paige Gordon has worked in the Australian dance industry for over thirty years. She has performed with dance and theatre companies - WA Ballet, Meryl Tankard Company, WBK Theatre and numerous independent practitioners - and was the Artistic Director of Buzz Dance Theatre (1998 - 2003). Paige is the Director of Lifespan Dance which she founded in 2019 to offer outreach dance services into aged care.

"Dance is a shortcut to joy." 💛

📸 Lifespan Dance's Performance of 'WHORL', Art Gallery of WA. Photo by Damian Doyle.

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