Dancers Australia

17/03/2026

We all know that injuries can be career-ending in the dance industry.

Recent research undertaken by digs into how injuries are affecting dancers that are engaging in commercial, touring musical theatre productions; and makes the argument that there must be targeted injury prevention strategies in place to ensure that dancers are kept safe.

This builds on 'The Safe Dance Report IV: Investigating injuries in Australia’s professional dancers (2017)' - a collaboration between the University of Sydney and Ausdance National - which found that 97% of dancers reported experiencing at least one significant injury in their dance career to date. A total of 73% of dancers reported experiencing a dance-related injury in the past 12 months.

Backing this in, Dancers Australia 'National Dance Industry Report' (2022) found that 36% of dancers sustaining an injury requiring time off at least once in the last 6 months.

12/03/2026

Art doesn’t need hardship to be “real.”

If a space is asking your body to compensate before you’ve even started moving, it’s not character-building — it’s risk.

Safety isn’t the boring part of dance. It’s the baseline that makes everything else possible: confidence, freedom, longevity.

Protect the artists. Upgrade the standard.

Read this great article from on how safety in the stui is our collective responsibility (link in the comments)

09/03/2026

In 2026, dance in more digital than ever before!

Most people think of these spaces as primarily a way to market themselves, promote their company or events, or to network with other dance professionals.

But online platforms are fast becoming a place to access dance classes (and more) from anywhere in the world.

Have you ever taught or attended an online class?

Read 's recent article - 'Make your digital dance move' (link in the comments)

05/03/2026

✨A new arts venue has opened in Queensland ✨

This expands the opportunity for dance performances.

Tell us what you're excited to see in the comments below.

03/03/2026

After three years, dancers worked together to win prized rest and recovery days at Sydney Dance Company. 🩰

Rest and recovery is crucial for dancers' health, safety and wellbeing.

Many dancers have been fighting these claims in their workplace.

Join the fight. Join Dancers Australia. Link in bio ✊

13/05/2025

Dancers Australia would like to pass on thanks and appreciation to Julie Englefield as she soon steps down from the role of Executive Director of Ausdance Queensland. Julie has held this position for 5 years, and has been a great source of knowledge and support to everyone at Dancers Australia. We appreciate you Julie!

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝗟𝗗 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘆.

Julie’s impact has been profound—guiding the organisation through the challenges of COVID-19, championing First Nations and child safety initiatives, and building a more inclusive, resilient dance community.

We’re deeply grateful for her integrity, vision, and care. While she’ll be taking a short break, we’re thrilled that Julie will continue in a part-time advocacy role through 2025.

The transition will be supported by our passionate and committed Management Committee, who will guide Ausdance QLD into its next chapter with care and clarity.

With strength, gratitude, and great respect—thank you, Julie. 💛



Read our full statement here ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q03lZCgY0

19/02/2025

Did you know that more than 65% of our members live, work and practice in regional, rural and remote parts of this state?

Recognising the challenges (and opportunities!) of living in regional areas, we are delighted to offer, once again, a travel bursary to attend the Queensland Dance Education Conference 2025 (QDEC25) in Brisbane on 2nd, 3rd May. This bursary will cover your travel, accommodation and conference registration* to participate in "the Best Dance Teacher PD a teacher could attend!"

Apply for the QDEC25 Travel Bursary - we look forward to welcoming dance educators and teachers from far and wide! https://hubs.la/Q0372ZXJ0

Submissions close this Friday at 5pm.

10/02/2025

🚨Are you being paid super?🚨

Since July 2020, arts and entertainment workers have been entitled to super regardless of whether you are an employee or sub-contractor.

We are seriously concerned about widespread reports of dance companies not paying super. Dancers retire with some of the lowest superannuation of all workers in Australia.

Let us know by emailing [email protected]

31/01/2025

Closing today!

18/11/2024

NAAE continues to advocate for the alarming decline in tertiary creative arts courses, and for arts curriculum revision in some State education departments.

06/11/2024

UNION WIN! MEAA members at WA Ballet have secured a wage increase of 3.8% for 2024, back-paid to 1 July, and 3% for 2025! Wages were the final item to resolve having previously achieved significant wins on scheduling and casting notice, a new penalty payment when notice provisions are not adhered to, and far stronger diversity, health services, and intimacy clauses.