Floeur Alder

HALO Films and The Backlot invite you to a powerful afternoon of cinema, craft and conversation. Join us at The Backlot Perth for a special screening of POINTE: Dancing on a Knife’s Edge — a film that’s been breaking hearts and winning audiences — followed by a Q&A with Editor Nick Dunlop and Director Dawn Jackson, in conversation with Brendan Hutchens, owner and creative director of VAM Media. This independently produced feature documentary is as remarkable behind the scenes as it is on screen — a complex story five years in the making, evolving from sizzle to fine cut. Hailed as a “masterclass of editing” and “a powerful story told with conviction and craft,” POINTE offers a rare glimpse into both artistic dedication and storytelling excellence. Go beyond the screen and into the edit and hear first hand how the story was shaped over years. Discover the creative decisions behind this acclaimed film Saturday 16 May. Doors/Bar 1.00pm Screening: 2:00pm Q&A: 3:30 – 4:15pm. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the film — and unpack the craft behind it. Tix from Eventbrite.

My gorgeous, wise, gentle, loving, patient and superstar mum!! I miss you to the moon and back, this photo was a special time in Albany just after my father passed, creating djilba!! A memory I will never forget, thank you for taking the trip with me…love you forever and always ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🐈‍⬛🌈🔥

We were delighted to partner with the NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia to present ‘Pointe Dancing on a Knife’s Edge’ during #AustralianDanceWeek. Directed by Dawn Jackson, the documentary shares the powerful story of dancer Floeur Lucette Alder and her journey of resilience, artistry, and recovery. Pointe reflects on survival, inherited strength, and the transformative force of art, touching on universal themes of family, trauma, violence against women, and the healing potential of creativity. After the screening, our Executive Director Dr Cathy Adamek joined Floeur for a rich panel discussion with leading ACT experts: Dr Elizabeth Cameron Dalman AM, CdOAL (Mirramu Creative Arts Centre), Debora Di Centa (ZEST Dance for Wellbeing and somatic dance practitioner), Jane Ingall (ZEST Dance for Wellbeing and Somebody’s Aunt), Liz Lea (independent artist and The Stellar Company), Grace Peng (舞蹈生態系創意團隊 Dancecology Taiwan), Vivienne Rogis (dance artist and Pilates practitioner), and Jacqui Simmonds (ZEST Dance for Wellbeing and Canberra Dance Theatre). The conversation offered deep insight into the film and explored the role of dance in healing, moving beyond the usual discourse of “well-being.” We’re grateful to our panel for their generosity and expertise, and we look forward to continuing this important conversation. 📸 @modeimagery

Expand your horizon of movement this #AustralianDanceWeek with acclaimed artist and educator Floeur Lucette Alder. Join Floeur in a fun and friendly class to explore new forms of motion and find flexibility at your level. Floorbarre – a low-impact exercise and is great for anyone looking to increase their strength, improve flexibility and so much more. Contemporary – a basic technique class adjusted to suit various levels of experience. This includes floorwork, travelling sequences and applying creative elements from the performance ‘Djilba’ at the conclusion of the session. Floeur and her mother, the late prima ballerina Lucette Aldous AC, were the only people in Australia qualified to teach Floorbarre—the 1960s technique developed by Bolshoi-trained dancer Boris Kniaseff for recovery and technical refinement. The lineage was passed directly from Aldous, who, with Canberra born and trained Alan Alder, founded the WAAPA Dance Department. Today, Floeur remains Australia’s sole authorised teacher and one of only a few worldwide preserving this specialised practice. This open workshop is suitable for anyone aged ten and above who has some dance or yoga experience. Floorbarre can support people recovering from injury and can also benefit participants in their everyday movement and wellbeing. “I’m looser now at 70 years old than I was at 18 thanks to the Floorbarre” - Lucette Aldous AC TOMORROW, Sunday 3rd May 10.30am-12.30pm D Block Studio, Gorman Arts Centre All tickets $35, bookings via link in bio. 📸: Floeur teaching Floorebarre public classes at West Australian Ballet

Experience ‘POINTE: Dancing on a Knife’s Edge’ this Sunday! A documentary Directed and Produced by Dawn Jackson Presented by Ausdance ACT for #AustralianDanceWeek in collaboration with the NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Dancer Floeur Lucette Alder, daughter of ballet luminaries Lucette Aldous AC and Alan Alder survives a brutal attack. While physical wounds heal, trauma stirs turbulent past memories, sparking a deeply personal quest to find her place in the dance world. Critics describe the 2025 documentary as a “poetic and unflinching portrait” of dancer Floeur Alder’s resilience. Dance Australia labeled it a “landmark moment” with “striking visual beauty,” while FilmInk praised its depiction of dance as “both vulnerability and armour”. POINTE is a reflection on survival, inherited strength and the transformative force of art. Through one artist’s lived experience, it explores universal themes of family, violence against women, trauma and resilience. Q&A following the screening with Floeur Alder and panel discussion on Dance and Healing moderated by Ausdance ACT Executive Director Dr Cathy Adamek and a panel of ACT experts - Dr Elizabeth Cameron Dalman AM, CdOAL (Mirramu Creative Arts Centre), Debora Di Centa (ZEST Dance for Wellbeing and somatic dance practitioner), Jane Ingall (ZEST Dance for Wellbeing and Somebody’s Aunt), Liz Lea (independent artist and The Stellar Company), Grace Peng (舞蹈生態系創意團隊 Dancecology Taiwan), Vivienne Rogis (dance artist and Pilates practioner) and Jacqui Simmonds, (ZEST Dance for Wellbeing and Canberra Dance Theatre). The session will both provide insight into the film as well as explore the role of dance and healing, expanding beyond the discourse of “well-being”. Sunday 3 May 2pm | Arc Cinema, NFSA 1 McCoy Circuit, Acton Booking link in bio. 📸 Jon Green

Djilba A moment in time performance at Mirramu 3pm Saturday 2nd of May… arrive early welcome from 2pm….National Dance week#Mirramu#AusdanceACT

Experience Mirramu Creative Arts Centre — a place where art and nature meet — with a special double offering for Australian Dance Week. Come for the morning, stay for the afternoon, and immerse yourself in movement, creativity, and the natural beauty of Lake George. One stunning location. Two unforgettable experiences. 🌿Dance & Healing Workshop | Saturday 2nd May, 10.30am - 12.30pm Join international dance artists Debora di Centa, Floeur Lucette Alder, and Grace Peng as they come together to share their unique practices in movement, sound, nature, and healing. After the workshop, spread out a picnic under the trees and enjoy the serenity of Mirramu before the afternoon performance. Workshop attendees will receive a special discount code for $5 off each adult ticket to the performance of ‘Djilba: A Moment in Time’. Bookings: http://bit.ly/4bdv8XI 🌿DJILBA, A Moment in Time by Floeur Alder and Virginia Ward | Saturday 2nd May, 3pm A powerful solo performance born on Menang Noongar Country, DJILBA: A Moment in Time captures the energy of seasonal change. Created by Floeur Alder and Virginia Ward, this evocative work weaves dance, poetry and imagery in celebration of Djilba — the time of renewal and transformation. Booking link in bio. Presented by Ausdance ACT, staged with the support of Mirramu Arts Centre & Australian Dance Party, produced by Kiri Morcombe. 📸 @ojwikner_photography Gordon Becker Photography & Michael Juliff View the full #AustralianDanceWeek calendar via link in bio.

Presented by HALO Films Perth, Ausdance ACT, and NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Pointe Dancing on a Knife’s Edge is returning to Canberra for a special Q and A screening event on Sunday May 3rd at 2pm. “An unsparing look at the cost of perfection beneath ballet’s elegance.” Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian Australia Details here. https://www.nfsa.gov.au/whats-on/pointe-dancing-on-a-knifes-edge-qanda-4480

Floeur Lucette Alder Floorebarre & Contemporary Workshop Expand your horizon of movement this Australian Dance Week with acclaimed artist and educator Floeur Alder. Join Floeur in a fun and friendly class to explore new forms of motion and find flexibility at your level. Floorbarre – a combination of yoga and classical ballet on the floor, to increase strength, flexibility and rotation. Exercises can also be used in everyday life. Contemporary – a basic technique class adjusted to suit various levels of experience. This includes floorwork, travelling sequences and applying creative elements from the performance ‘Djilba’ at the conclusion of the session. The Floorbarre technique has an international lineage and was passed down from her mother the late Lucette Alodous AC who together with her husband Alan Alder laid the foundations of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Dance Department (WAAPA). Floorebarre is taught exclusively in Australia by Floeur, one of only a handful of practitioners worldwide. This workshop is accessible for ages over ten years and older people that have some dance or yoga experience. The Floorebarre can help people recovering from injury and generally in their everyday lives. “I’m looser now at 70 years old than I was at 18 thanks to the Floorbarre”. Lucette Aldous AC “Before she passed in 2021 Lucette and myself did the Floorbarre everyday as a warmup and at 48 years old it has helped me to still be able to perform at a peak level”. Floeur Alder “Lucette Aldous passed on Floor Barre to my teacher Joanne Priest OBE and it formed an essential part of the start of every class and no doubt aided in the longevity of my career”. Cathy Adamek Sunday 3rd May 10.30am | D Block, Gorman Arts Centre Booking link in bio. View the full #AustralianDanceWeek calendar via link in bio.

Pointe Dancing on a Knife’s Edge Documentary Dancer Floeur Lucette Alder, daughter of ballet luminaries Lucette Aldous and Alan Alder survives a brutal attack. While physical wounds heal, trauma stirs turbulent past memories, sparking a deeply personal quest to find her place in the dance world. Critics describe the 2025 documentary as a “poetic and unflinching portrait” of dancer Floeur Alder’s resilience Dance Australia labeled it a “landmark moment” with “striking visual beauty,” while FilmInk praised its depiction of dance as “both vulnerability and armour”. Q&A following the screening with Floeur Alder moderated by Ausdance ACT Executive Director Dr. Cathy Adamek joined by a panel of experts from the ACT. The session will both provide insight into the film as well as explore the power of dance and healing. A documentary by Dawn Jackson, presented by Ausdance ACT for 2026 Australian Dance Week in collaboration with the National Film and Sound Archive. Sunday 3 May 2pm | Arc Cinema, NFSA Canberra Booking link in bio. 📸 Jon Green View the full #AustralianDanceWeek calendar via link in bio.

Discover dance, healing, and connection at Mirramu Creative Arts Centre! Join me, Floeur Alder & Grace Peng on Saturday, May 2nd for a special 2-hour workshop blending sound, movement, nature, and somatic dance—perfect for all experience levels, indoors and outdoors. Arrive by 10:15am for a 10:30am start. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and pack a picnic lunch to share. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee. Don’t miss Floeur Alder’s site-specific performance “Djilba, A Moment in Time” after the workshop—attendees get $5 off tickets! Reserve your spot and spend the day immersed in movement, creativity, and community at Mirramu! For more info: [email protected] Contact: @debdic Photos:DDC, Dancecology, Gordon Becker Photography, OJWikner Photography Tikets: Eventbrite Bookings: bit.ly/4bdv8XI Facebook at: Contact Improvisation Canberra Ausdance ACT Website: Australian Dance Week 💖 @DeboraDiCenta /ISEMS PROJECTS@