Dance
Australian dance is recognised for its athleticism, distinctive style and diversity.
A host of outstanding dancers and choreographers has earned Australia a global reputation for taking the artform to new heights.
The dance board fosters the development and growth of Australian dance. It supports excellence, encourages participation, increases distribution and builds artistic sustainability. Its vision is to see dance thrive.
The dance board shares the strategic directions of the Council. It also engages in international market development and promotion, education and creative communities via partnerships and strategic relationships with other sections of the organisation and government. Read more about the board
Image: Paul White in The Oracle by Meryl Tankard. Photo: Regis Lansac
Dance Skills Development Opportunities
Explore a variety of funding opportunities available across Australia and internationally. Find out moreWhy the world stage is so important today for Australian dance?
Opinion piece by Carin Mistry, Director of the Dance BoardUntil the 1970’s, many successful Australian dancers just packed up and left for Europe. For most, this was a permanent move – there was little zipping back and forth between the hemispheres – for most, a choice had to be made. Europe offered them an established dance infrastructure, a dance culture of practice and appreciation, with career opportunities not then available in Australia.
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Latest News and Projects
Internationally - acclaimed former contemporary dancer, Michelle Ryan joins Dance Board.
Michelle Ryan has over twenty years experience in the areas of performance, choreography, film and administration.
MAPS SA - Invitation to submit proposals
Invitation to submit a proposal to the Australia Council and Arts SA to deliver managing and producing services (MAPS for Artists) to South Australian theatre and dance groups and independent artists for the period 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2015.
Sandra Parker receives Two Year Dance Fellowship
Choreographer, Sandra Parker received the Australia Council Dance Board’s Two Year Fellowship.
Dance Massive returns to Melbourne in 2013
Dance Massive will present an exciting program of new independent contemporary dance works, events and activity in Melbourne from 12-24th March 2013.
Dance Board members
- Chrissy Sharp, chair, inaugural director of the Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas in Melbourne (NSW)
- Sandra Collins, consultant (NSW)
- Matthew Morse, Cultural Development Manager of the Sydney Theatre Company (NSW)
- Elizabeth Walsh, community interest representative (Tas)
- Carol Wellman-Kelly, independent performer, teacher and dance facilitator (SA)
- Michael Whaites, artistic director of LINK Dance Company and a lecturer in contemporary dance at WAAPA in Perth (WA)
- Michelle Ryan, arts practitioner in the areas of film, performance, choreography and administration (QLD)
Available Grants
- MAPS SA (28 May 2012)
- Fellowships (15 Aug 2012)
- Artform Development (15 Aug 2012)
- Projects Creative Development (10 Feb 2012)
- WA Contemporary Dance Initiative - Projects (23 March 2012)
- WA Contemporary Dance Initiative - Skills Development (23 March 2012)A>
- Screen Dance Initiative (23 March 2012)
- Dance and Music Initiative (09 March 2012) A>
- Projects Presentation (10 Feb 2012)
- ArtStart (02 March 2012)
- Going Global
- Go See Fund for Presenters
Grant Decisions
Dance sector plan
Read about our involvement with the sector, current issues, short and medium term goals and priorities for the sector. Find out more
Our team and contacts
Carin Mistry, Director
Email or call on (02) 9215 9114
Adrian Burnett, Program Manager
Email or call on (02) 9215 9164
Kiri Morcombe, Program Officer
Email or call on (02) 9215 9179
Karen Tait, Section Coordinator
Email or call on (02) 9215 9366
General enquiries
Email or call on (02) 9215 9116
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