Uplifting your voice

We know how talented the Victorian dance community is. Everybody makes their unique contribution on and off the stage. We also know that your intelligence and creativity extend beyond choreographed moves and evocative expression through dance.

There’s no doubt that all of you are bubbling with ideas about improving the dance ecology, making this better for dancers and audiences, innovation and invention. Speak Up for Dance is your space. We are here to uplift your voice and share your story with the whole community. We are here to help you get your stories heard.

Damian Smith
Damian Smith reflects on his remarkable career, the transition from performing to mentoring and an unwavering belief in the potential of one's dreams. ...
Choreographer Joel Bray shares his origin story; a delightful tale of discovery, dance, and discotheques. ...
Joshua Pether, Speaking Up for Dance Dancer and performance artist Joshua Pether is a proud Kalkadoon man who lives and works on Noongar country in Western Australia. Joshua has been ...
In conversation with the 2022 winner of the Australia Council Award for Dance. ...
Valerie Tan is a high school student currently completing VET Dance with an Ausdance VIC partner. Valerie attended AYDF 2022 during the July school holidays as an independent dancer, alongside ...
Alisdair Macindoe is an independent multidisciplinary choreographer living on Woi Wurrung country (Melbourne, Australia). He has been on the Ausdance VIC board since 2020. Alisdair is curious about extending the ...

It’s Your Turn To Speak Up For Dance

Speak Up For Dance is a space for regular dialogue, a place where you can try out new ideas, or simply find a way to express your dance-related thinking. Writing a piece for Speak Up For Dance brings your issues and ideas to the fore and can be a great way to influence the advocacy agenda.

If you have something to say, please get in touch. We welcome original submissions or you can talk to our Communications Officer, Marty Hirst. Marty is an experienced journalist, editor and writing mentor. He is available to help you generate storylines, provide editorial guidance and suggestions about style or editing.

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