Dance Hub SA

The Dance Hub SA board have made the difficult decision to bring the organisation to a close. We recognize the impact this closure has on the dance community in South Australia. Many will be aware of the significant challenges facing the organisation since 2022. Although we have had recent project grant success it is not sustainable for us to continue without organisational funding or premises. We are hopeful that whatever comes next for independent dance in SA will continue to provide for artistic development, experimentation and creation, and support artists to take risks, explore new ideas, and create a connected community. Thank you to Founder and Patron Leigh Warren, Former Artistic Director Amanda Phillips, Former Executive Director Jo Jacobs, Interim caretaker Alison Currie, Choreolab24 Facilitator Cinzia Schincariol, Chair Kylie Kerrigan, the current and previous board members, and to all of the artists, dancers, choreographers, collaborators, mentors, supporters and followers! Read the full statement on our website link in bio Image credits various: Felicity Arts, Alex Mitchell, Sam Oster, Sam Roberts Image description in alt text #dancehubsa

SENTIMENTS an anthropological deep dive into the concept of 'Queer Heartbreak’ By Amelia Watson Dancers: Felicity Boyd, Rhianna Dunaiski, Beth Mooney. Part of Choreolab24 Huge congratulations Amelia, Felicity, Rhianna and Beth for such sensitive and brave work. Responses from showing guests: ' Rejecting the heteronormative gaze. Queer bodies expressing pain/pleasure in unique, nuanced ways in contrasts to the 'sexy' nude wrestling image. Dip me in honey and feed me to the lesbians! Beautiful and dusturbing. Unsettling and compelling' 'powerful and heartbreaking final image, covering up and hiding queer love. Wonderful, tragic' Choreolab24 was facilitated by Cinzia Schincariol, funded by Arts South Australia, City of Adelaide and Dance Hub SA, and supported by ADT, AC Arts, Restless Dance Theatre and Nexus Arts. Image descriptions in Alt text Image credits Sam Oster @silvertracer @milolikethedrink @sexandthechilli @rhi.dunaiski @bethmoo @cinzia_schincariol @artssouthaus @cityofadelaide

DON COYOTE Choreography by Caroline De Wan Dancers: Felicity Boyd, Rhianna Dunaiski, Beth Mooney, Jazzy Williamson-Gray Huge congratulations to Caroline and the dancers for such refined work and character development. Responses from showing guests: 'The embodiments were compelling and on the comic edge... so original' 'I like cowboys ... when they are girls YES!' 'What a clever work! Can't wait to see the final film' Choreolab24 was facilitated by Cinzia Schincariol, funded by Arts South Australia, City of Adelaide and Dance Hub SA, and supported by ADT, AC Arts, Restless Dance Theatre and Nexus Arts. Image descriptions in Alt text Image credits Sam Oster @silvertracer @ra_zzle @sexandthechilli @rhi.dunaiski @bethmoo @jazzy.w.gray @cinzia_schincariol @artssouthaus @cityofadelaide

PEACH SEASON Choreography by Fern Mines Dancers: Felicity Boyd, Rhianna Dunaiski, Beth Mooney, Jazzy Williamson-Gray Part of Choreolab24 Huge congratulations to Fern and dancers for such a joyful dive into an imaginary world. Responses from showing guests: 'I wish I saw this as a child' 'keep going with the nuance of the gestural-animal languages' 'how believable the characters and movement was' 'you could have 0 props and costumes and I could see all of it' Choreolab24 was facilitated by Cinzia Schincariol, funded by Arts SA, City of Adelaide and Dance Hub SA, and supported by ADT, AC Arts, Restless Dance Theatre and Nexus Arts. Image descriptions in Alt text Image credits Sam Oster @silvertracer @fernmines @sexandthechilli @rhi.dunaiski @jazzy.w.gray @bethmoo @cinzia_schincariol @artssouthaus @cityofadelaide @nexusarts @adelaidecollegeofthearts @ausdancetheatre @restless_dance_theatre

WATER RITES A ritual Choreography; Kenneth Johnson. Dancers: Kenneth Johnson, Felicity Boyd and Jazzy Williamson-Gray Part of Choreolab24. 'It is a gorgeous piece. The sensation is so so beautiful. Thank you.' 'SWEPT AWAY. I felt Cleansed!' 'It was amazing..." Huge congratulations to Kenny, Felicity and Jazzy for such mesmerizing work! Choreolab24 was facilitated by Cinzia Schincariol abd funded by Arts SA, City of Adelaide and Dance Hub SA, and supported by ADT, AC Arts, Restless Dance Theatre and Nexus Arts. Image descriptions in Alt text Image credits Sam Oster @silvertracer @ngarrindjeri87 @cinzia_schincariol @sexandthechilli @jazzy.w.gray @artssouthaus @cityofadelaide @nexusarts @adelaidecollegeofthearts @restless_dance_theatre @ausdancetheatre

And that's a wrap for Choreolab24! Congratulations to the 4 choreographers: Kenneth Johnson, Caroline de Wan, Fern Mines and Amelia Watson and to the 4 dancers: Felicity Boyd, Rhianna Dunaiski, Beth Mooney, Jazzy Williamson-Gray Choreolab24 saw 4 emerging choreographers and 4 emerging dancers working alongside and together over a 3 weeks process to foster the beginning of 4 new works. The project was facilitated by Cinzia Schincariol who worked collaboratively with the artists in creating a nurturing and fertile space to allow a deep dive in the proposed projects. On the first day Uncle Mickey offered a smoking ceremony and a Welcome to Country for all involved at the Lion Arts Studio. Additional practitioners were invited over the weeks to offer insights on specific themes that were relevant to the artists projects and practice: Jaye Haye, Sally Chance, Eduardo Sacco Caprotti, Dianne Reid and Kim Kerze. The project culminated with a private showing at Nexus Arts where Kenny, Caroline, Fern and Amelia presented their findings, their ideas, movement sections danced by Felicity, Rhianna, Beth and Jazzy and asked some specific questions to invited guests. The evening was opened by Robert Taylor who offered a warm Welcome to Country to all present. Congratulations to the cohort for such powerful and diverse works, for venturing in very different movement languages and for the collaborative and supportive space you have been able to create for each other. We can't wait to see what comes next from these talented artists. Choreolab24 was funded by Arts SA, City of Adelaide and Dance Hub SA, and supported by ADT, AC Arts, Restless Dance Theatre and Nexus Arts and wouldn't have been possible without the tireless work of Alison Currie. Image descriptions in Alt text Image credits Sam Oster Silvertrace #choreolab24 #contemporarydanceadelaide

We are excited to announce the participants of Choreolab24! Choreographers: Caroline De Wan, Kenneth Johnson, Fern Mines, Amelia Watson Dancers: Felicity Boyd, Rhianna Dunaiski, Beth Mooney, Jazzy Williamson-Gray Choreolab24 supports these eight artists to undertake a three-week development connecting with and supporting each other’s practice and process. The cohort will be supported by Cinzia Schincariol. We look forward to seeing how the projects progress and the artists connect through rehearsals and group discussions. Choreolab24 is supported by Arts South Australia, City of Adelaide, AC Arts and Nexus Arts. Continue to follow us on Instagram / Facebook to learn more about the artists and projects as they develop! Choreloab24 29th April – 17th May 2024 Image credits (left to right, top to bottom) Image 1 choreographers: Tyler Matthew, The Advertiser, Lilla Berry, Enrica Cuccarese Image 2 Dancers: Sofia Calado, Sam Roberts, John Krüger, Chloe Bulluss Image descriptions in alt text #choreolab24 #danceinsouthaustralia @ra_zzle @ngarrindjeri87 @fernmines @milolikethedrink @sexandthechilli @rhi.dunaiski @bethmoo @jazzy.w.gray @cinzia_schincariol 📸@tyler.marsland @thetiser @omyeah @johnkrugerphotographer @chloebullus @samrophoto @lillaberrycreative

Due this Friday! Choreolab24 will support 2 established choreographers and 2 emerging choreographers to undertake a 3-week development of 4 new works. And 2 (or more*) dancers to connect with and support these projects. Designed to foster critical discourse, choreographic skills and the creation of 4 new works through an early stage of their development. Choreolab24 will be facilitated by @alisonjcurrie and is supported by Arts South Australia, City of Adelaide and Nexus Arts. More information link in bio Image credit Sam Roberts @samrophoto #choreolab24 #contemporarydancesouthaustralia @artssouthaus @cityofadelaide @nexusarts

We are excited to announce Choreolab24! Choreolab24 will support 2 established choreographers and 2 emerging choreographers to undertake a 3-week development of 4 new works. And 2 (or more*) dancers to connect with and support these projects. Designed to foster critical discourse, choreographic skills and the creation of 4 new works through an early stage of their development. Choreolab24 will be facilitated by @alisonjcurrie and is supported by Arts South Australia, City of Adelaide and Nexus Arts. More information link in bio *support more dancers through our Sponsor a Dancer fundraiser Image credit Sam Roberts @samrophoto #choreolab24 #contemporarydancesouthaustralia @artssouthaus @cityofadelaide @nexusarts

1-3pm today at Dance Hub SA FREE Improvisation flow hosted by @cinzia_schincariol Join us for a final roll around for the year! Image description in alt text 🌲 #danceinadelaide #kaurnacountry

DANCER - OPEN CALL Future Cargo by Requardt & Rosenberg Are looking for 4 performers to join the company for the Australian Premiere which will take place at the Garden of Unearthly Delights during the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2024. The Production base will be in Adelaide and will therefore prioritise Adelaide based applicants however we welcome interest from all over Australia. KEY DATES YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR: ● 29th January - 15th February 2024 (Rehearsal Period In Adelaide) ● 16th Februrary - 18th March 2024 (Adelaide Season) SEASON DETAILS ● Duration - 16th February - 18th March 2024 ● Number of performances - 8 performances PW (subject to change Max 10) ● Performance Running time - 40 mins ● Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sun - 8:00pm ● Fri, Sat - 8:00pm & 10:15pm ● Monday closed HOW TO APPLY Please email the following to [email protected] by 11am on Wednesday 3rd January 2024: ● A video clip/show reel that gives us an insight into your work, of no longer than 3 minutes ● Confirmation that you are available across the above dates ● Either a CV or a short description of your experience, including a headshot. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants to invite them to an online audition that will take place with the UK team between 7 pm and 8 pm AEDT on Saturday 6th January and Sunday 7th January 2024 We will let you know if you have been invited to audition by Thursday 4th January 2024. https://www.futurecargo.xyz/auditions More information in DHSA facebook post Image from Future Cargo website Image description in alt text #audition #adelaidefringe

BEHIND THE SCENES OF J.A.C.D Here are some fun cheeky behind the scenes of the final day of our film and movement program, J.A.C.D - Just another choreographic development curated by @alchemy.collective.au and supported by @dancehubsa A program designed to assist artists get their movement and ideas on film for anything from show reels, marketing and grants. We couldn’t have asked for a more smooth and successful start to our first program, and we can’t wait to support these wonderful artists further with the concepts they developed over the past week. Videography by @ra_zzle and @hannamitsuu Assisted By @kate.the.label Further announcements are coming soon 👀 keep your eyes peeled