In January 2025 we made a formal submission to the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Creative and Cultural Industries, advocating for diversified investment in dance education and greater recognition of its role as a vital part of the state’s arts and cultural landscape.
Our submission responded to two key questions in the inquiry:
- The economic and social impact of the national arts policy, Revive, on Victoria’s arts sector.
- Whether current state and federal policies provide enough support to rebuild and sustain the creative industries after COVID-19.
We highlighted the social, economic, health, and cultural value of dance and called for:
- Diversified government funding to support education across all dance forms, not just ballet.
- Recognition of dance’s social and cultural benefits for all Victorians.
- Increased investment in dance education in schools to ensure access for future generations.
- Recognition of the centrality of dance education and training organisations to the Victorian creative and cultural industries.