Ausdance NSW - Australian Dance Awards

The Australian Dance Awards

the landmark dance event recognising excellence in Australian Dance

Presented by Ausdance Victoria

Sunday 15 June @7:30pm
The Arts Centre, State Theatre
Bookings thru ticketmaster

and celebrates with a day of free dance events at the Arts Centre

For more information www.australiandanceawards.net.au

The major event on the dance calendar – the Australian Dance Awards, will premiere in the Arts Centre, State Theatre in Melbourne on Sunday 15 June, 2008, hosted by ABC Sunday Arts presenter, Michael Veitch and featuring performances by some of Australia’s finest dance companies and performers including The Australian Ballet and Dancenorth.

2008 marks the beginning of a new era and a new home for the gala Performance and Awards celebration, which sold out performances at the Sydney Opera House from 2004 to 2007. Melbourne will host the Awards from 2008 to 2010, during the Australian Ballet’s June season. (As a transitional arrangement, the Australian Dance Awards ceremony will recognise work presented between 1July 2006 and 31 December 2007; the two subsequent ceremonies will recognize worked presented in the previous calendar years).

An exciting new addition to the Awards event will be a free Public Dance Program curated by Ausdance (Vic), which will transform the Arts Centre precinct into a breath-taking swirl of colour and movement for the entire day leading up to the evening gala ceremony. Kids can take their first dancing steps at Artplay and dance lovers of all ages join in workshops by some of our finest choreographers, while a series of specially choreographed performances will shake up some traditional dance styles.

Meanwhile, the Australian dance industry gathered in Melbourne will be invited to attend a symposium looking at the history of dance in Melbourne from the 1930s to the present, with a focus on ballet and modern dance. In Australian dance history, many of the most significant artists, companies and movements arose in Melbourne. Presentations based on interviews especially conducted for this project will be accompanied by photographs, film, and plenty of discussion.

The Australian Dance Awards is the one-night-of-the-year when Australia’s top dance creators and performers are gathered in one place and audience members can experience the performances of the top works of the year.

The Awards identify Australian dance professionals, both in Australia and overseas, who have distinguished themselves in performance, choreography, design, dance writing, teaching and the many other related professions inextricably woven into dance. The Awards celebrate the talent, achievements and contributions of these professionals. Nominations from dance lovers all over Australia are assessed by a panel of highly respected dance professionals and presented to the winners by the luminaries of the industry on Awards night

The Australian Dance Awards were initiated over ten years ago to provide a focal point for the celebration of excellence in Australian dance. Over time, the Awards have evolved into the industry’s ‘night of nights’. They are a not to be missed opportunity for dance lovers to sample the very best ballet, contemporary dance and stage performance in one night and rub shoulders with the best movers and shakers in the country.

The Australian Dance Awards, the landmark dance event recognising excellence in Australian Dance.
Presented by Ausdance Victoria
Sunday 15 June @7:30pm
Arts Centre, State Theatre Bookings thru ticketmaster
**including all day public dance program at the Arts Centre - free

Australian Dance Awards Ticket Prices
A reserve Full: $60
A reserve Concession: $48
B reserve Full: $42
B reserve Concession: $30
Groups of 8+ (B Reserve Only): $25

* * Ausdance Members can purchase A reserve tickets for B reserve prices. * *
Please contact the NSW office on (02) 9256 4800 to receive the password for this offer

* * Special offer for accommodation for Australian Dance Awards * *
The Westin Melbourne is pleased to announce a special rate on Sunday 15 June for Australian Dance Awards ticket holders. Enjoy luxurious overnight accommodation at Melbourne’s premier hotel for just $285* per night. For more information or to make a reservation, please telephone The Westin on 03 9635 2222 and quote rate code DANCETIX

* Terms and conditions apply. $285 rate is room only. Based on single or double occupancy. Valid on Sunday 15 June 2008 only. Strictly applies to the rate code DANCETIX. Subject to availability.
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