Dance
Case study summary
Recipient
Tony YapArtform
DanceGrant category
FellowshipAmount
$90,000Year
2008State
Vic
"I remember when I first applied I was a little afraid that my English wasn’t very good...later I realised articulation is not what words I used, but clarity of what I want to do."- Tony Yap
Tony has applied for numerous Australia Council grants over the last 10 years. Born in Malaysia, he is an accomplished dancer, director, choreographer and visual artist. Tony was awarded a dance fellowship in 2008, a two-year program to develop and produce a major solo work, The Buddha Body Series.
His company, Tony Yap Company, for the first time received funding in the Key organisation – emerging category. Auspiced by Multicultural Arts Victoria, he sees this partnership as highly successful, allowing him to focus on his strengths.
Listen to Tony or read the transcript.
His company, Tony Yap Company, for the first time received funding in the Key organisation – emerging category. Auspiced by Multicultural Arts Victoria, he sees this partnership as highly successful, allowing him to focus on his strengths.
Listen to Tony or read the transcript.
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