We are excited to announce the appointment of Deborah Prentice as the new Managing Director of Ausdance VIC. With a lifelong passion for the health and wellbeing benefits of dance, Deborah brings a rich background in both dance and teaching, coupled with extensive corporate experience.
Deborah’s diverse career includes leading teams at Parks Victoria, where she advocated for the health benefits of nature. Her consulting work spanned various sectors, including fisheries, local government, agriculture, and private industry, focusing on workforce planning, diversity, inclusion projects, and stakeholder engagement.
Helen Haines, Chair of the Ausdance VIC Board, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “We are delighted to welcome Deborah Prentice as the new Managing Director of Ausdance VIC. Deborah brings a vision for the sector that will drive our organisation forward. Her extensive experience and passion for dance education will undoubtedly enhance our mission and impact.”
Robbie Carmellotti, who served as Interim Executive Director during the recruitment phase, remarked, “It was a privilege to support the team and the sector during this transition period. I am proud of our achievements over the past 3.5 years and wish Deborah all the best in her new role.”
Ausdance VIC extends heartfelt thanks to Robbie for his dedication during this transition, ensuring a smooth change in leadership.
Deborah shared her excitement, stating, “I look forward to working with the team at this exciting time for Ausdance VIC. I aim to build on our legacy of delivering dance education initiatives that increase access to dance across the state and support lifelong learning for all dancers and dance educators.”
Welcome, Deborah!