THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET presents

FUTURE DANCE - Australian dance in the 21st century

A SPECIAL FREE FORUM

SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY
10am to 12 noon – admission free
SYDNEY THEATRE, WALSH BAY



Tzu-Chao Chou, The Australian Ballet. Photography Justin Smith

Over the past four years The Australian Ballet’s Bodytorque seasons have unearthed a wealth of choreographic talent and have become a high point in Australia’s dance calendar. During the 08 season on Saturday 23 February, a panel of prominent choreographers, dance educators, artistic directors and dance writers – Kate Champion, Tim Harbour, Maxine Kohler, Mark Annear, Deborah Jones, Valerie Lawson and David McAllister – will assemble to discuss their ideas on the future of dance in Australia in this special free forum.  

Some of the topics the panel will explore are the evolution of the Australian dance scene, the function of today’s dance companies, dance training, styles, and the influences on performances in years to come.  They will also discuss classical ballet and its future, cultural diversity within companies and audiences, dance education in schools and how to keep dance relevant to new generations of dancers and audiences.

The Panel
Mark Annear, Head of Senior School, The Australian Ballet
Kate Champion, Artistic Director, Force Majeure
Tim Harbour, choreographer, Bodytorque
Deborah Jones, Executive Editor, News Limited
Maxine Kohler, Director, The McDonald College
Valerie Lawson, Arts & Features writer, Sydney Morning Herald
David McAllister, Artistic Director, The Australian Ballet
 
Chair
Colin Peasley, Education Manager, The Australian Ballet

NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Admission free  
Sydney Theatre doors open at 9.45am for 10am start

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