First Nations Dance Program
2023 Program Outline:
The program supports First Nations dancers and dance groups who reside in South Australia by offering them the following - as identified needs through the consultation;
Skills development at The Mill to learn arts admin, coordination and programming skills
Business development and grant writing skills workshops
Dance technique and choreographic workshops at ADT
Dance technique, choreography and composition classes at The Mill
Secondments at ADT across a variety of roles, depending on individual interests
Project planning/pitching/producing mentorship
Attendance at national performing arts markets (supporting First Nations artists to apply for funds to attend)
This program will be supported by BlakDance (QLD) and enhanced with support for First Nations dance artists by Australian Dance Theatre (ADT).
Past Events
In 2022, The Mill undertook a First Nations Dance Community Consultation with SA-based dance artists, to understand their needs and challenges. 22 First Nations dancers, arts workers and researchers were approached, 13 responded, and 10 have participated in group and/or one-on-one sessions. This consultation has informed the development of a broader extended program to benefit the First Nations dance community as a whole.
The Mill has engaged Narrungga, Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri woman Caleena Sansbury to work with The Mill’s CEO/Artistic Director Katrina Lazaroff in co-ordinating a pilot pathway program for First Nations dance artists.
The Mill’s First Nations Dance Program is supported by:
