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Subject: News Blast Latest Updates and Informa4onDate: Monday, 11 May 2020 From: AusDance NSW

Dear Lauren,

Last week we celebrated International Dance Day and the Australian Dance Week. Ausdance NSW

hosted cultural economics Distinguished Professor David Throsby AO (Macquarie University), in a

special webinar focussing on the post-corona funding landscape for the Australian arts industry, in

particular Australian dance. Questions explored what role the dance sector can play in embracing

the positive (eg. environmental impacts) of this crisis, the value of the data collection that’s

happening across the country right now (including the Ausdance COVID-impact survey) and

whether we will see an increase in the federal government or a need to shift to entrepreneurial

spaces. We heard from NSW arts organisations as well as local, interstate and international artists –

thank you to those who submitted questions either in advance or during the rich conversation and

also, to those who joined us to listen in. We look forward to more constructive sector exchanges like

this in the months ahead.

As the peak body for dance in NSW, we will continue to drive this agenda in collaboration with

Ausdance National as part of our Federal government advocacy campaign.

We are still urging those that have yet to do so, to please fill out the COVID-19 Dance Sector

Survey. Nationwide the dance sector has a lost income of $6m, and a loss of $2m in projects. The

results from this survey are being used in Ausdance role to advocate for the sector. You can

complete the survey here>>>

COVID-19 funding rounds for all major bodies are closing soon. Please see a list of opportunities

below and get in touch if you require any assistance.

Finally, thank’s to all the special people in our lives who are providing care and guidance at this

time. We hope you enjoyed celebrating these people in your life over the weekend.

Stay safe, stay home and keep dancing.

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The Ausdance NSW Team

Feature Article

'FROM THE VAULT'AN AUSTRALIAN DANCE RETROSPECTIVE

Ausdance National has launched a new virtual platform, 'From the Vault - a retrospective of

Australian dance'. It features two decades of the choreographic work of independent artists, small

and large companies, youth dance companies, and the culturally diverse work of First Nations

artists. It demonstrates the richness of Australian dance, much of which is now being lost through

severely diminished funding over this period and is a reminder to governments of the danger of

losing the best of Australia's dance without further investment.

We begin with some of those who have been awarded an Australian Dance Award for Outstanding

Achievement in Independent Dance since 2003. In the coming weeks, we'll also profile

choreographers from other dance sectors, including First Nations dance, youth dance practice,

small companies & projects, dance & disability, and community dance. We will also include some of

the Australian pieces commissioned by the larger companies in recent years.

We will add new videos each week starting on 4 May, so watch this space each Monday!

Currently, there are 11 films to view, with more on the way. They include:

Intimacy (2015) Torque Show & Michelle Ryan

Black Project 1 (2012) Antony Hamilton

On View Live Portraits (2016) Sue Healey

From the Vault (2019) Alison Plevey

Nuns' Night Out (2004) & Nuns' Picnic (2005) Julie-Anne Long

The Voyeur (2009) Clare Dyson

The Stance (2017) Liesel Zink

Gudirr Gudirr (2013) Dalisa Pigrim

Ausdance National and the Ausdance Network supports Australian dance artists and we work with

them to represent their interests to decision-makers at all levels.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel here>>>

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FUNDINGAustralia Council Announced closing date 28 May2020:

The 2020 Resilience Fund is designed to provide emergency

relief to support the livelihoods, practice, and operations of

Australian artists, groups and organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are directing

more than $5M to the Resilience Fund to provide immediate relief to the Australian arts sector.

Survive: Small grants for individuals, groups, and organisations to offset or recoup money lost due

to canceled activity.

Adapt: Grants for individuals, groups, and organisations to adapt their arts practice and explore

new ways of working.

Create: Grants for individuals, groups, and organisations to continue to create artistic work and/or

develop creative responses in this time of disruption.

Applications for all three streams of the Resilience Fund will close on 28 May 2020.

For more information head to the AusCo website here>>>

Create NSW COVID-19 support for the small-medium arts and screen sector.

APPLICATIONS CLOSING MAY 19 2020

Create NSW has released funding initiatives and the

repurposing of existing funding totaling $6.34 million to

support independent artists and small to medium arts,

screen, and cultural organisations impacted by COVID-

19.

Digitise Initiative: Supporting NSW arts and cultural

organisations to create, develop, and present creative practice and programming online and through

virtual means. Organisations can apply for between $500 – $10,000. Go to the Digitise Initiative

Guidelines.

Small Project Grants: This quick response grant mechanism offers grants from $500 to $5,000

towards projects. Create NSW’s Small Project Grants have been redefined to address the current

situation of social distancing and the cancellation of non-essential travel. Go to the Small Project

Grants Guidelines.

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For more information on eligibility criteria, and the full list of funding opportunities, head to the

Create NSW website here>>>

Creative Fellowship Fund:

These grants will help individuals and

collectivesdevelop new projects during the

COVID-19 pandemic. Projects can be presented

during or after the pandemic has passed. How much you can apply for: up to $20,000

For more information on how to apply click here>>>

Cultural Sector Resilience Grants: These grants will help sole traders and not-for-profit arts

enterprises with less than 20 full-time employees, who’ve lost income due to Covid-19. How

much you can apply for: Organisations: $20,000 and Sole traders: $10,000. For more

information on how to apply click here>>>

Small Business Grants: To help small businesses keep afloat through and after the Covid-

19 pandemic, we’ve released $2 million worth of extra funding. How much you can apply

for: $10,000. For more information on how to apply click here>>>

Community Services Grants: To help organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re

releasing an extra $1.5 million in community services grants. These grantsare to help provide

food, digital assistance, and social connection to vulnerable people. How much you can

apply for: Between $5,000 and $50,000. For more information on how to apply click here>>>

Quick Response: To help individuals and organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic,

we’re releasing an extra $500,000 in quick response grants. These are rolling grants – there

is no application deadline. How much you can apply for: Between $2,000 and $5,000. For

more information on how to apply click here>>>

Apply now for the 2020 Investing inWomen Funding Program

The NSW Government is pleased to continue the Investing in Women Funding Program in 2020.

The Investing in Women Funding Program funds NSW organisations to develop and implement

projects that:

1. Improve women’s financial wellbeing and security and support diverse and flexible

employment opportunities for women and girls.

2. Promote and support a holistic approach to women’s health across the lifespan.

3. Support women’s engagement through social networks, access to information, and building

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confidence using a diverse representation of women and girls.

Apply via the Women NSW website.

AUSPICING

The Ausdance team are available for Zoom meetings regarding your funding applications.

We are here to help you through our member's Auspicing program. Auspicing is a service provided

to members of Ausdance NSW. It is the management of grant funds for individuals/organisations

that are not incorporated associations or that have very limited infrastructure. Auspicing by

Ausdance NSW means that your grant funds are managed on your behalf, and reported on to the

funding body at the end of (and occasionally during) the funding period.

We will also be assisting members with their COVID-19 support funding applications; writing tips,

budget, advice on project deliverables, support letter, and marketing support.

For more information head to our website here>>>

Or get in touch with the team at admin@dance.net.au

OPPORTUNITIESInspired Dance Film Fest Australia – Applications Now Open: Inspired Dance Film FestAustralia is a brand-new dance on film festival being held in Sydney, November 8 2020. Thefestival provides a platform for dancers, choreographers, and filmmakers to explore theircreativity in a short film format. IDFFA is an international festival with a strong focus onnurturing Australian talent. The festival welcomes all genres of dance and encourages bold,innovative ideas that push the boundaries of dance on film.

The festival is proudly supported by ambassadors Todd McKenney, Kelley Abbey, AaronCash, Dein Perry, Deborah Brown, and Stephen Tannos. Click here to submit now!

Theatre Network Australia - 1000 x 1000: Ausdance National has supported TNA’s fundraisingcampaign for targeted relief for independent artists. A group of Champion Companies in the

performing arts led by Theatre Network Australia and facilitated by Creative Partnerships Australia

through the Australian Cultural Fund has been actively fundraising to provide emergency financial

relief to artists in need. Their goal is for 1000 donors to each contribute $1000, allowing us to

support 1000 artists! To apply visit TNA website here>>>

Delving into Dance Micro-commissions closing May 10: We are currently accepting expressions

of interest for micro-commissions for Delving into Dance, which seeks to publish diverse accounts

about dance from the perspective of dance artists and writers. We are interested in profiling different

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perspectives about dance. This opportunity is open to anyone involved in dance who has felt the

impact of COVID-19. This is a funded opportunity, podcast response budget is a total of $200 for

selected podcast responses and up to $300 for other responses. You can apply with more than one

idea as a separate application. For more information and how to apply click here>>>

Service NSW - Creative Kids providers digital adaptation grants: The NSW Government is

helping Creative Kids providers go digital in response to the COVID-19 crisis, expanding access to

the popular program for kids across the State. From today eligible Creative Kids providers will be

able to access up to $5,000 in digital adaptation grants to help them offer creative learning activities

online thanks to a $1 million injection. This includes purchasing equipment and internet services to

help them transition online so they can provide lessons to children or young people who are at

home and can’t attend workshops or classes in person. For more information on how to apply, head

to the Service NSW website here>>>

WHAT'S ONBangarra Dance Theatre – Welcome to Nandhu

This week Bangarra has launched a new online

program. Nandhu will take you on a journey through some of

their most iconic productions through interviews, articles, and

behind-the-scenes video content. Nandhu means ‘to be close’ in

Wiradjuri – it’s our way of staying connected with you, even when we can’t be on stage.

This week they are sharing stories about Frances Rings’ 2012 work Terrain, a powerful and stirring

production about the timelessness of Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre and the Arabunna people’s

relationship with this sacred site.

For more information head to the Bangarra website here>>>

Watch Terrain now!

Be transported to Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre and experience this exquisite, award-winning work, from

the comfort of your own home. Streaming as a part of Sydney Opera House’s digital season From

our House to Yours, from tonight at 8pm AEST, until 4 June.

We acknowledge and pay respects to the Arabunna people whose Country and stories have

inspired Terrain.

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Dancing the Drill: Critical Path - Claire Hicks

in Conversation with Matthew Doyle

Indigenous artist Matthew Doyle shared his

work re-constructing songs and dances for and

with the First Nations community of Sydney, the history of his Muruwari people and family, talked

about the physical and spiritual connection to Country. Matthew also explained the different ways of

experiencing his practice, identity and language and the importance of Welcome to Country in his

culture.

Recorded during Dancing the Drill, part of Critical Path’s 15th Anniversary celebrations.

Watch and listen to their conversation on arts and culture on Country.

Dancing the Drill was supported by Woollahra Municipal Council Cultural Grant and Create NSW.

Image credit: Melissa Ramos

Australian Dance Theatre: Adapt - 7 shows.

Online. Free

This is Australian Dance Theatre’s special

online-only season for 2020.

Every fortnight beginning Friday 1 May, at 12

pm ACST (UTC +9:3O) we will be streaming

one of Garry Stewarts most well-known works

for a 48 hour period.

#ADTadapt https://adt.org.au/adapt/ Or view the program here>>>

Sydney Film Festival: WE ARE GOING

GLOBAL

Sydney Film Festival Joins Major Film Festivals

Across the World And Youtube For We Are One:

A Global Film Festival.

Sydney Film Festival has joined 20 major film

festivals from around the world led by Tribeca and including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto,

Sundance and San Sebastian, together with YouTube, to present a free 10-day digital festival. The

event will raise funds for the World Health Organization Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley said, “From May 29, SFF will be part of an

an unprecedented event: a global, digital, and free film festival.

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an unprecedented event: a global, digital, and free film festival.

“The Festival is truly delighted to partner with these great festivals to celebrate our international

community of storytellers and audiences. Sydney Film Festival looks forward to presenting

Australian cinema in this global arena, and to bring joy and

entertainment to audiences in need of relief."

We Are One: A Global Film Festival will run from May 29 to June 7 on YouTube.com/WeAreOne.

Programming will be available for free and will include films, shorts, documentaries, music, comedy,

and conversations. Join SFF’s eNews for further updates: https://www.sff.org.au

Sydney South African Film Festival –

National Virtual 2020 Program

The Sydney South African Film Festival is going

online, screening nationwide from 16 to 26

May. The festival opens with ‘Beyond Moving,’

an uplifting documentary about Siphe

November, a gifted ballet dancer discovered as

a boy in the townships - a Billy Elliot story with a South African twist. All ticket proceeds go to

supporting Education without Borders in programs that assist young South Africans in some of the

country’s most disadvantaged communities.

THE DETAILS

What: Sydney South African Film Festival 2020 Virtual program

When: Saturday 16 May to Tuesday 26 May 2020

Where: online at www.ssaff.org.au

Tickets: $8.00 single screening. $60.00 for full 10 film program.

Visit www.ssaff.org.au for all the details.

ONLINE CLASSES

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Shaun Parker & Company

Every weekday for four weeks, you can Zoom in to

learn Electro-Pop moves during one-hour dance workshops with

hip hop dancer Libby Montilla. You’ll learn new sections

from Shaun Parker’s Electro-Pop dance choreography during each workshop and develop your own

8-count choreographed signature Electro Pop dance move. We can’t wait to see what you come up

with! At 11.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm on the final day, we're inviting everyone to come together online

to perform Electro-Pop (even Shaun Parker!).

Book now!

Move It – Live Online

MOVE IT - Live Online is an hour of dance, fitness & fun

televised and digitalised to you live in the safety and the

convenience of your own home. Tune in every Thursday

morning for a 9:30 am start AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time - Sydney). Don’t worry if you

can't make it then, our classes are recorded and will be available on demand.

All you need is to remove the trip hazards, grab a matt or cushion, water bottle, and towel because

you're going to get sweaty.

Move It Online are offering this class to everyone for FREE for a limited period.

Follow Move It Online on Facebook for the most up to date information, click here>>>

You can view previous classes online now on their youtube here>>>

Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre Classes

Sprung!! has officially launched its exciting new online program

of classes for people of varying abilities and disabilities around

Australia.

Having gained respect and acclaim for our dance theatre works,

developed using collaborative and disability-led processes,

Sprung!! is now embracing the online teaching space as a way

to further connect and create.

Sprung!! Online offers a range of weekly classes - from Zumba and Street Dance to Physical

Comedy, an Auslan Signing Choir to Musical Theatre Dance. And every week ends with a Friday

Night Dance Party!

It’s so easy to join! All participants will need is a space to move and a connection to Zoom. Email

the team at info@sprung.org.au

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For more information head to the Sprung website here>>>

Creative Caring Seniors Dance Class

You can now join in a Creative Caring seniors dance class with

Diane from anywhere in the world on our new dance floor -

Zoom!

Classes are held every Wednesday and are only $10 per class.

Safe and fun dance moves that can be done in your own home.

What you will need:

A safe space to dance without trip hazards such as rugs, plugs, spillages or pets.

A clear view of the monitor.

Comfortable clothing.

A water bottle.

By participating in this class, you assume all risks of injury as a result of engaging in any dance

activity. Creative Caring staff will remind you of safety issues throughout the class, including taking

breaks and rests when needed.

To register your interest in this class, please send an email to info@creativecaring.com.au with the

subject ZOOM class

For more information head to Creative Caring website here>>>

4 Elements Hip Hop Project is now fully online including

classes and site-specific performances

This is what the 4ESydney Festival now looks like:

New Festival Dates: 4th April - 5th September

Every first Saturday of the month, we’ll be live streaming on Facebook our Festival Series, in

partnership with dplr and Create or Die Live Sessions.

The conference has been transformed into weekly scheduled panel discussions with industry

professionals, as well as, In Focus keynote and ‘in conversation’ sessions

A series of programmed events, workshops, competitions and digital content.

Artist Lineup

Music: DOBBY, mirrah and Lee Monro.

DJ: Squat and DIOLA

Graffiti: Rome1 and Nevs

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Dance: Shutdown & BullyMong

Hosted by the effervescent Jess Paraha

Our first In Focus Conference Session “In conversation” with Bruce Shillingsworth and DOBBY

Plus single video clip premiere: ‘The Next Chapter’ by South West Syndicate

Head to the website here for more information and to register>>>

Shopfront Youth Arts have gone online for Term 2

Term 2 workshops – 4th May – 27th June

Drama, ages 8 – 11: Saturdays, 10.00am – 11am

Drama, ages 12 – 15: Saturdays, 12pm-1pm

Film, ages 8 – 11: Wednesdays, 4.30pm-5.30pm

Film, ages 12 – 15: Thursdays, 4.30pm-5.30pm

Film, ages 16 – 19: Saturdays, 4pm-5pm

Technical Theatre, ages 14 – 19: Saturdays, 1pm-2pm

Yoga, ages 7 – 12*: Wednesdays, 4pm – 4.30pm, Fridays, 4pm – 4.30pm

Yoga, ages 13 – 26 *: Wednesdays, 5pm – 5.45pm, Fridays, 5pm – 5.45pm

*These workshops are a drop-in, so they work a little differently! You can come to as many or little

as you like. Tick the box on the enrolment form if you’re interested!

Enroll now!

FOR THE KIDS (OR YOUNG AT HEART)Sydney Opera House Digital Season:

The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly – Ages 6+. Click here to view>>>

CoisCéim Dance Theatre: The Wolf and Peter - Ages 6+. Click here to view>>>

Meeting Mozart – Ages 2-8. Click here to view>>>

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Sydney Dance Company – Kids classesYouth classes are now available in the Virtual Studio! Join in the fun and keep dancing withyour Sydney Dance Company community.Develop skills from home in a range of dance styles perfect for any young dancer includingBallet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and more! Taught by Sydney’s best dance teachers and SydneyDance Company dancers, youth classes are a great way for young people ages 8 to 15 yearsto keep fit, improve dance technique, and try new styles.

“Challenge yourself, experiment with new styles, and discover your hidden talents!”

Rafael Bonachela (Artistic Director, Sydney Dance Company).

For NSW families, use your 2020 Creative Kids voucher to receive a $100 rebate on a $108 12

FlexiPack. Simply email your voucher to sdc@sydneydancecompany.com.

All you need is 2m x 2m of clear floor space, comfortable clothing and you’re ready to dance.We can’t wait to see you in the Virtual Studio!

Unlimited Membership $24 per week, Single and FlexiPacks available

British Council

Thank you to our friends at the British Council for sharing a great list of online art experiencesin the UK including how to make your own paper stages -https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/make-

your-own-paper-peepshow

WHAT WE ARE READINGCulture 21 UCLG Committee: The great shutdown – what will the arts do to bring cities back to

life? By Simon Mundy. Read here>>>

Arts Law Centre of Australia: Putting Works Online: COVID-19 FAQs for Artists and

Organisations. Download information sheets here>>>

Performance Space Statement: Carriageworks enters voluntary administration. Read here>>>

Carriageworks Appoints Voluntary Administrators: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on income, 5

May 2020. Read here>>>

Philanthropy Australia’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis. Read here>>>

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ARE YOU OKThe National Dance Sector Survey has identified mental health is impacting NSW greatly. Our

emotional wellbeing at times like this is just as important as our physical health. If you are

experiencing increased anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or someone you know, here are

some helpful links and numbers for you to call. Know that you are not alone.

International Association for Dance Medicine and science is offering webinars, podcasts and

other resources specifically aimed for dancers.

Performing Artists’ Mental Health and COVID-19 Webinar Series: This webinar is the inaugural

mental health session for professionals who work with performing artists and, in particular,

professional and pre-professional dancers. Learn More

DanceWell: This podcast offers perspectives from 5 different healthcare practitioners on some

similar themes, including anxiety, abundant creativity, and strangely, a heightened awareness of

community. Dancing through COVID-19

The Dance Docs Podcasts: This podcast provides dance-specific support, resources, and hygiene

considerations.

Coping with COVID-19: Dance Specific Recommendations with Kathleen Davenport, MD &

Kathleen Bowers, PT

Support Act Wellbeing Helpline 1800 959 500 – a free, confidential service, available 24/7 to

anyone who works in the performing arts. We are doing our very best to keep up with the additional

demand, but there may be a slight delay. If you or someone you know is at immediate risk, please

contact the Emergency Services on 000.

This Way Up - St Vincents Hospital and UNSW - available free for the duration of COVID-19

https://thiswayup.org.au/

Phone Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 or click here for additional services.

Entertainment Assist Call for Free Mental Health Services for Australian Entertainment Industry

Workers

Visit ‘Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak’ from Beyond Blue.

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