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. Nominations for Outstanding Achievement by a Company at both the 2005 and 2006 Australian Dance Awards acknowledge the company's growing national profile.
The company provides unique opportunities for a range of choreographers to develop new work by offering them a stable, talented and highly skilled ensemble of dancers, a very conducive atmosphere and all the administrative, technical and artistic support they need. Tasdance maintains high artistic, performance and management standards and provides a benchmark for professional activity in the State.
Vision
Be a dynamic, creative force in enriching Tasmania's cultural life; a respected and valued contributor to the development and presentation of Australian contemporary dance; and, a first-rate touring company.
Mission
Create passion for and engagement with contemporary dance
Aims
- Contribute to the development of contemporary dance nationally
- Be a vital and successful regionally-based full-time professional dance company
- Contribute to professional development and education in dance
- Take a leading role in audience development, with particular emphasis on regional Australia
- Develop international markets for Tasdance's unique program mix