Ausdance SA
supporting the dance community
With a legacy of over 40 years, Ausdance SA is the South Australian dance industry’s greatest supporter, offering advice, advocacy and promotion for dance educators and artists, in a realm that promotes quality standards, expertise, inspiration and networking for one common goal; co-creation for the expansion of dance!
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Connecting for the Future: Beyond the Studio (1-4pm Sunday 3 May)
Early bird price for members until 20 April
Join us on Sunday 3 May for our next event, Connecting for the Future: Beyond the Studio
Tickets now on sale
Held during National Dance Week (29 April – 6 May), this event will bring together dance teachers and students, studios and schools, and independent artists to build connections, explore practical ways of working together, inspire dance students, and spend some time beyond the day-to-day of your own environment.
The afternoon will include short performances and presentations from schools, studios and artists, along with sessions designed to help you actually meet people and talk — not just stand in a room and try to work it out.
We will also be presenting two new Ausdance SA awards:
- Dance Teacher of the Year
- Dance Student of the Year
Key dates:
- Wed 1 April – Award nominations open
- Mon 6 Apr – Tickets open for Connecting for the Future event
- Mon 20 Apr – Early bird price ends for Connecting for the Future event
- Wed 22 Apr – Award nominations close
- Wed 29 Apr – International Danace Day (award nominee’s short list announced)
- Sun 3 May – Connecting for the Future: Beyond the Studio event held
Pricing:
- Ausdance SA members $20 (or $15 early bird until 20 April)
- Non members $30 (if you decide to join before or on the event, we will put $20 of your ticket towards your membership)
New Ausdance SA Awards
ome of the most important people in dance aren’t the most visible. They’re the ones who show up consistently, support others, and help shape a positive, respectful culture in their studio, school or community.
This year, Ausdance SA is marking International Dance Day www.international-dance-day.org) (29 April) – a global celebration of dance – by recognising those people.
We’re introducing two awards, focussed not on talent or profile, but on contribution, integrity, and the role they have played in strengthening their dance community:
- Dance Teacher of the Year
- Dance Student of the Year
The awards will be presented at a sector gathering, Connecting for the Future: Beyond the Studio, focussed on what happens beyond our own studios and settings.
Key dates:
- Wed 1 April – Award nominations open
- Mon 6 Apr – Tickets open for Connecting for the Future event
- Mon 20 Apr – Early bird price ends for Connecting for the Future event
- Wed 22 Apr – Award nominations close
- Wed 29 Apr – International Danace Day (award nominee’s short list announced)
- Sun 3 May – Connecting for the Future: Beyond the Studio event held
Sports Vouchers
Ausdance SA can help YOUR eligibility for Sports Vouchers as we are a peak dance organisation. From 1 January 2019, primary school aged children can access a $200 Sports Voucher towards the cost of dance.
Is my dance group eligible?
Not-for-profit clubs and associations must be incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985.
Private dance providers (for-profit businesses) must be a registered business and registered with a peak dance association or Recreation SA (YOUR AUSDANCE SA MEMBERSHIP MEETS THIS REQUIREMENT)
Must be child safe compliant (verified with the Department of Education).
Must offer a minimum 8 weeks of semi-structured activity
How do I become a provider?
Become an Ausdance SA member
Register as a provider online www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au (click on the Provider Registration tab)
Don’t delay; be ready to start offering this from 1 January 2019 to your students.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact 1300 714 990 or via email at sportsvouchers@sa.gov.au.
