About us
Our vision
Tasdance is a vital force in Tasmania and is a valuable player in the Australian dance landscape, playing an important role as a proving ground for dancers and choreographers and a leader in audience development. The company has a national profile, receiving a Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award in 2008, and nominations for Outstanding Achievement by a Company at both the 2005 and 2006 Australian Dance Awards. More about our vision...
Our people
Tasdance aims to sustain a core ensemble that can grow as artists through their contact with the wide range of choreographers that the company engages. They are nurtured and offered opportunities to teach, direct and choreograph for projects that connect to the community. Tasdance aims to provide all employees with a way forward to achieving their professional ambitions. View profiles of our dancers and employees...
Our history
Tasdance was established in 1981 as Australia's first dance in-education company, under the artistic direction of Jenny Kinder. After the first decade Tasdance broadened its role to include significantly more activity in the areas of theatre based performance, dancer development and community work. From its beginnings as a dance-in-education company, Tasdance has experienced a significant growth in stature and has earned a national reputation for the strength, diversity, innovation and accessibility of its repertoire of contemporary Australian work. Read more about the history of Tasdance...
Friends
The Tasdance Friends Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who support the work of the company by providing an extra pair of hands when needed or to raise funds where additional money is required. Tasdance is grateful for the wonderful work provided by the committee, both past and present. Read more about the Tasdance Friends Committee...