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Australia's leading mature performers dance company.

20/10/2026

🎶 Curious about contemporary dance? Come give it a go with MADE!

If you’d like to try a class or two before committing to a full term, thanks to St Lukes Tasmania, our casual dance classes for adults are available at a greatly reduced special introductory price of just $17 per class!

Whether you’re trying dance for the first time or re-engaging the dance muscles, you’ll find a fun, welcoming place to get moving at your pace. ✨

Enjoy the music, learn a move or two and join the movement! Book one class or come along to all four—it’s up to you.

Contemporary Dance with MADE at St Lukes Wellness Hub is happening from 10am on Thursdays
29 October | 5 November | 19 November | 26 November

Ready to give it a whirl? Take that first step and join the fun!

Sign up online at www.madecompany.com.au 🎉

However… if you know you love dancing and you ARE ready to dance for a full term, MADE Term 4 starts this week, and there’s still time to sign up! Details and bookings on the MADE website.

18/10/2026

MADE Transformative cocktail party 2026, was generously supported by St Lukes, Tas Ethical, Hadley's Orient Hotel and Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.

Thank you from the MADE Board and these stunningly transformed MADE ensemble members, for sharing in this weekend of costume celebrations.

Many more memories to come.

12/10/2026

Classes, Costumes or Cocktails? Why not join us for all three?

There are so many wonderful ways to be involved with MADE! Two of our beloved founding ensemble members made the Hobart Mercury on the weekend with the exciting news.

💃 CLASSES

Ready to get moving? Book our friendly, welcoming ballet or contemporary dance classes, created especially for mature dancers of all experience levels. Whether you've danced all your life, are returning after a break, or are a loungeroom dancer keen to give it a go, we have a class just right for you.

Term 4 bookings are open now—visit our website https://madecompany.com.au/ to find out more and reserve your place! If you would like to try a class or two before booking a whole term, you can try one of these introductory classes. https://events.humanitix.com/2026-introduction-to-contemporary-dance-made-at-st-lukes-wellness-hub

✨ COSTUMES

Come along to MADE Transformative, a free exhibition at St Lukes Wellness Hub showcasing extraordinary costumes from 21 years of MADE dance theatre performances. Visit on Friday 16th Oct, 10am–4pm, or Saturday 17th Oct, 10am–2pm.

Be there at noon on either day to see members of MADE’s dance ensemble bring the costumes to life in a special short parade! Entry is free and all are welcome.

🍸 and COCKTAILS!

Join the opening-night excitement for MADE Transformative and support MADE at our fundraising cocktail party on Thursday 15th Oct, 5.30pm–7.30pm.

Book your ticket at https://events.humanitix.com/made-transformative. Every dollar raised helps MADE continue to provide classes, costumes and more thanks to the generous support of St Lukes, Tas Ethical, Hadley’s Orient Hotel and Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. All welcome – bring your friends!

Book a class, explore the exhibition or celebrate with us at the cocktail party—we would love to see you! Come along, get involved and help us show that creativity has no use-by date. 💛

06/10/2026

✨ MADE Transformative – Costume Exhibition & Parade ✨

Join Tasmania’s Mature Artists Dance Experience (MADE) to explore 21 years of transformative costumes in one remarkable exhibition. Help celebrate 21 years of dance theatre through iconic costumes, creative storytelling and unforgettable performance moments.

The final touches are being put on this amazing costume exhibition. Curated by some of MADE’s foundation ensemble members, this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition is for anyone who loves dance, theatre, costume, textiles, design, storytelling or proving creativity has no expiry date.

Explore everything from 1950s-style paper frocks and beautiful textiles to dishevelled wedding dresses and sculptural paper works featured at The Unconformity in 2025.

See MADE’s ensemble dancers bring costumes from past performances to life once again in an unforgettable live costume parade.

🥂 Fundraising cocktail party — Thursday 15 October.
Put on your glad rags and be part of the opening night excitement! All proceeds support MADE. Buy opening-night tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/made-transformative

🎟️ Free exhibition — Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October
If you can’t make opening night, visit St Lukes Wellness Hub from 10 am to 4 pm, with costume parades at 12 noon on both days. The exhibition is part of COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania Seniors Month, everyone is welcome.

Come along, bring a friend and celebrate mature artists, inventive costuming and the power of creativity to transform lives at every age. Please help us spread the word for an event not to be missed!

Sincere thanks to St Lukes Tasmania, Tas Ethical, Hadley's Orient Hotel & Pennicott Wilderness Journeys for helping to make this event possible.

21/09/2026

MADE Transformative: Costume Exhibition + Parade
at St Lukes Wellness Hub Hobart.

Opening Night Cocktail Party | Thu 15 Oct.
Ticketed event 5.30pm - 7.30pm
TICKETS: https://madecompany.com.au/ or at: https://events.humanitix.com/made-transformative

Join MC Lucinda Sharp and MADE for an elegant Opening Night Fundraising Cocktail Party celebrating MADE Transformative: Costume Exhibition & Parade — a sparkling showcase of costume, creativity and 21 years of dance theatre with Mature Artists Dance Experience.

FREE costume exhibition on Frid. 16th & Sat. 17th Oct. 10am–4pm
and the ostume parade, performed by MADE dancers at 12 noon, on both days.

From its early edgy performances, 21 years ago, to its most recent works in theatres and festivals, such as the the Queenstown 2025 Unconformity, this is your chance to get up close and personal with the costumes and the stories they hold.

17/08/2026

What an inspirational evening! ✨

MADE’s annual 'Dance It Forward' held on 10th August, celebrated an extraordinary life in dance, while raising vital support for MADE’s future.

MADE's Chair, Gail Ward, welcomed a sold out Studio Theatre audience and introduced us to our guest - National Living Treasure, Graeme Murphy AO.

Graeme shared his journey from Tasmanian beginnings to internationally acclaimed choreography, his creative partnership with his wife, Janet Vernon AM, and his wonderful adventures with MADE.

When reflecting on the life-changing scholarship that allowed him to dance, Graeme urged the audience and those who consider supporting the arts to -

“never underestimate the power of a donation from a kind-hearted individual!"

MADE's Patron, Dr Julie Rimes, thanked Graeme and Janet for sharing their remarkable stories and celebrated their enduring friendship and generosity towards MADE observing that -

“throughout your remarkable careers you have reminded Australians that dance is so much more than movement. It is creativity made visible. It is beauty, discipline, courage and storytelling brought together in a way that speaks to us all."

Julie also reminded us that “creativity is never a destination. It is a process of curiosity, collaboration, trust and the willingness to keep discovering. Those qualities are at the heart of MADE and they are reflected in every performance and every dancer who has the courage to step onto the stage” — or into a dance class!

MADE sincerely thanks its major sponsor, Theatre Royal Hobart, and thanks Michelle Potter, for donating the lucky door prizes, including the books - Glimpses of Graeme and a rare copy of, Passion for Dance.

And thank you to everyone who has supported MADE for more than 20 years—and continues to help us look to the future.

Missed 'Dance It Forward' but want to support MADE? Visit: https://madecompany.com.au/support/

Please enjoy the MADE promotional reel introduced by Graeme and available here: https://madecompany.com.au/2026/06/15/highlights-reel/

Photography: Abbey Walker Photography
and Mary Eckhardt

08/08/2026

An excellent article in today's Hobart Mercury.

Graeme Murphy in conversation with MADE this Monday evening, 11 August 6.00pm, at the Theatre Royal's Studio Theatre.

Last handful of seats available here:

https://purchase.theatreroyal.com.au/EventAvailability?EventId=23201

30/07/2026

✨ DANCE IT FORWARD: AN EVENING WITH GRAEME MURPHY AO — BOOK NOW! ✨

MADE, Graeme Murphy AO and Janet Vernon AM have history — and you’re invited to help create the next unforgettable moment in time!

This August, the renowned choreographer returns to Hobart for Dance It Forward (DIF), a special fundraising evening celebrating a lifetime in dance, a remarkable contribution to Australian arts, and a powerful creative connection with MADE.

From The Frock to 7 Deadly Sins, Graeme’s work with MADE has produced moments that audiences still talk about. Now, at Hobart’s Theatre Royal, we’re coming together again — and this time, you can be part of the story and make a DIF to MADE.

Join us for an inspiring on-stage conversation with one of Australia’s most celebrated dance makers, from his early years in Tasmania’s north-west to his national and international career with The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company and beyond.

Graeme has described MADE’s artists as generous, feisty and full of “collaborative wisdom” — the kind of creative energy that makes history happen.

Be in the room. Be part of the celebration. Be part of another historical moment for dance in Tasmania.

📍 Theatre Royal, Hobart
📅 Monday August 10
🎟️ Book your tickets now and help Dance It Forward. https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/made-conversation-graeme-murphy

(PS MADE members can book at the special membership price – visit madecompany.com.au/members for more info

21/07/2026

✨ DANCE IT FORWARD — MADE + Graeme Murphy - BOOK NOW! ✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of Australia’s greatest dance legends, Graeme Murphy AO, at Hobart’s beautiful Theatre Royal.

MADE is thrilled to present Dance it Forward (DIF) — a special night of inspiration and celebration, honouring the power of dance at every age.

This is a rare chance to hear from a true National Living Treasure as Graeme shares highlights from his remarkable career and supports MADE’s mission to keep dance alive, vibrant and inclusive.

From childhood dance lessons in northern Tasmania to international acclaim with The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company and stages around the world (including adventures with the MADE ensemble), Graeme Murphy’s story is one of extraordinary creativity, passion and artistry.

Dance It Forward (DIF) is MADE’s annual speakers’ event, honouring remarkable people in dance theatre while raising vital support for MADE.

💃 Be inspired. Be moved. Make a DIF with MADE and help the dance go on!
📅 Monday 10 August
📍 Theatre Royal, Hobart

Seats are limited — book now and Dance it Forward! https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/made-conversation-graeme-murphy

16/07/2026

Looking for a welcoming dance class?

Join MADE (Mature Artists Dance Experience) for a new term of dance, movement and connection!

Classes are held weekly in Cygnet, Kingston, Devonport, South Hobart, Mount Stuart, Lindisfarne and New Town.

Whether you've danced before or you're taking your very first class, MADE offers a welcoming and supportive environment where adults of all ages can improve their wellbeing, explore creativity and experience the joy of movement.

• Introduction to Dance
• Movement Dive
• Classical Barre
• Contemporary Dance

📅 Term 3 begins 27 July, with enrolments now open.

Find your local class and book your place at www.madecompany.com.au

Please share with anyone who might enjoy discovering the benefits of dance! 💙

Address

PO Box 197
North Hobart, TAS
7002

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 1pm

Website

http://www.madecompany.com.au/

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