Education
Tasdance has been supporting young and emerging dancers for over 2 decades. Through our longstanding partnership with Aurora Energy, Tasdance is pleased to offer the Aurora-Tasdance Education Program with rich opportunities for teachers, students and young people.
If you prefer, print off these 2 pages which have the entire 2012 offerings.
Tasdance Summer School (Launceston Jan 16 - 21 & Burnie Jan 23 - 25)
Venue: Tasdance Studio in Launceston & Reflexions Dance Studio in Burnie This year we are featuring the exceptional talents of industry professional Mashum Liberta (Sydney) who brings his unique magnetic style to this class. (Launceston brochure & Burnie brochure)
Tasdance School of Performing Arts
The Tasdance School of Performing Arts offers classes for ages four to adult in Street Jam Funk (hip hop) and Contemporary Dance. The aim of the school is to provide students with comprehensive tuition and experience in dance. Term 1 2012 brochure.
Education Performance Project 2012 - Cross Currents
Now in its 15th year, this most successful and anticipated schools project aims to develop the technical skills and knowledge of secondary students and teachers. We are introducing a hip-hop element into the mix with contemporary dance by engaging Dean Cross who has cross discipline skills in both forms. With contemporary dancer Amelia McQueen, students will receive further technical understanding of both contemporary and Hip-Hop.
VOLTAGE our major 2012 production - in-theatre
Two new commissions for Tasdance - two extraordinary choreographers, Larissa McGowan and Anna Smith. Transducer, a machine for converting energy, inspires Larissa McGowan in a vibrantly wrought examination of energy and adventurous Sydney composer Charlie Chan's score will heighten this interaction. The innovative and celebrated Anna Smith explores Raymond Kurzweil's concept of singularity and a cutting edge set and lighting design is being created by Frog Peck from Bluebottle.
Special Teachers Days
A unique opportunity to see up close the choreographic processes of two extraordinary choreographers. Book in early to avoid disappointment. Load up on ideas - fantastic professional development opportunities for both new and experienced teachers.
>Anna Smith in rehearsal : date TBC June/July Launceston Anna works as a choreographer and lecturer in composition and technique at the Victorian College of the Arts. She is an innovative and celebrated educator and artist with twenty years professional experience. She most recently choreographed for Tasdance the pieces Four for a Boy and Five for Silver in the One for Sorrow, Two for Joy season. The day begins with company class in the Tasdance studio and then allows participants to view rehearsals plus a question and answer time with Anna and the Tasdance ensemble over lunch.
Venue: Tasdance Studios, 197 Wellington St, Launceston Cost: $80 which includes lunch
>Larissa McGowan: date TBC June/July Hobart & Launceston Larissa joined ADT in 2000 and has since toured extensively nationally and internationally and is working with Tasdance to choreograph for Voltage. She received the 2003 Green Room Award for Best Female Dancer, and in 2004 she won the Helpmann Award for Best Female Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work and the Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Dancer.
TASDANCE TOURING IDENTITY IN BURNIE Friday 11 May Burnie Arts & Function Centre only
Catch Identity before its tour to nine venues in NSW & Victoria. "a beautiful double bill ...The first piece is agitated and edgy; the second is plush, calm and often extremely delicate as it revels in the continuity of life. They work very well together....it's wonderful to see such a diverse yet accomplished group of dancers...Rings has a strong gift for the theatrical moment." Deborah Jones - The Australian
Workshops and Residencies
Tasdance is pleased to offer an exciting range of stimulating workshop options that can be tailored to suit the individual needs of your students, school and staff! Workshops can be from one hour to a one week residency
Teachers Resources and DVD’s
Tasdance is happy to provide information to support the curriculum, and we also have an extensive range of DVD's of past productions for sale to schools through our office.
Work Experience
For students in grades 10 - 12 wishing to experience the workings of a professional arts organisation. Please contact Tasdance for more info.