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Want to know what's been happening in/for Australia's social enterprise sector? Here are just a few of the highlights from the last two weeks…

📣 The launch of the Victorian Social Enterprise Strategy 2021-2025 has been announced: https://www.socialchangecentral.com/listing-item/victorian-social-enterprise-strategy-2021-2025-launch/

📣 Seven Canberra and NSW regional small businesses have been selected to participate in the 2021 The Mill House Ventures Ltd. Ltd. Social Enterprise Accelerator Program, GRIST including Right to Work, The Horse Rug Whisperer, Bean Central, Next Level Inclusion, The Stellar Company, Simply Homeschool: https://www.millhouseventures.com.au/grist2021

📣 Established Queensland social enterprises can now start preparing applications for grants of up to $25,000 as part of the Queensland Government’s Social Enterprise Jobs Fund: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/93167

📣 Impact Investing Australia have made changes to the Impact Investment Ready Growth Grant program: https://impactinvestingaustralia.com/application-guidelines/

📣 The Social Enterprise World Forum 2021 is taking place on 28-29 September: https://www.socialchangecentral.com/listing-item/social-enterprise-world-forum-2021/

📣 Impact North have officially launched a co-working space in the heart of Darwin, NT: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/impact-north_impact-norths-co-working-space-darwin-activity-6845977819164606464-Oiy_/

📣 Social enterprise Who Gives A Crap close $41.5 million funding round: https://www.smh.com.au/business/entrepreneurship/cannon-brookes-flush-with-who-gives-a-crap-funding-20210913-p58r7e.html

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📣 The Catalyst 2030 People’s Report has been released:https://catalyst2030.net/wp-content/uploads/TPR-Report-September-2021-v3.pdf

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Stars in 3D: Where dance meets technology. ✨

Presented by The Stellar Company in collaboration with ASTRO 3D, join us as we launch Company Chameleon - an emerging inclusive dance collective.

Company Chamaeleon is a collective of artists living with disability who are taking the next step into professional practice. 💃

Stars in 3D will also feature artists from Sprung Integrated Dance Theatre Inc and Singapore's DADC company. Plus, you can enjoy cameo performance by Liz Lea Dance, Dream Team, CDTribe and Xtreme Stars.

If you'd like to attend this magical event, please purchase your ticket(s) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stars-in-3d-tickets-159597188487?fbclid=IwAR0XR5ync88PcokTN0vFHEx5Ct7nBIa2MtqWUgUj5AtCaMtaOMjiKWLDg24.

Supported by the ActGov.

*NEW DATES! 18-21 DECEMBER*

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~I DANCE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT - POSTPONEMENT~

'We will be postponing the screening date of the I Dance Film Festival by a few days due to some sudden health complications within the curatorial team. It means it won't be happening directly on International Day of People with Disabilities, but it feels more aligned with our values of sustainable practice and Crip Time to honour the needs of our bodies and push the date back a few days.

We hope this action can also encourage you to prioritise your own needs and sustainable modes of working. Many thanks to our audience, all the artists, AD and Auslan teams for their understanding and support during this time. We hope to catch you online for the new screening date which we will announce ASAP.'

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Ausdance ACT is pleased to support the I DANCE FIM FESTIVAL through our Small Grants Fund.

A mini film festival showcasing excellence in dance films curated and created by artists with disability across the ACT, Australia and the world.

Hosted by Hanna Cormick, Matt Shilcock and Liz Lea and funded by an ACT I Day grant for the 2020 International Day of People with Disability. This event is produced by Liz Lea and the Australian Talented Youth Project.

This event has Auslan Interpretation, Captions and Audio Description.

Thursday, 3rd December, 8–9:30pm AEST. This is a free event, bookings however are required in order to receive the viewing link. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-dance-film-festival-tickets-129607562709

Escalate V applications open soon and we are looking back at some of our fabulous artists and what they are up to now...

Alana Stenning is pretty busy...

- Alana is one of four Support Artists for Youth Dance Festival Ausdance ACT
- She is working on QL2 Dance Inc (Canberra, Australia)'s Live Ad for Ausdance Ausdance ACT's Youth Dance Festival 2019: Generation Next with Ruth Osborne as Assistant Director
- She is performing in for “From The Vault” with Australian Dance Party (performances 20th-21st of September).
- Choreographing for QL2 Dance Inc (Canberra, Australia)'s Chaos season (performances 17th-19th of October)
- Performing with Soul Defenders on the 6th and 27th of September
- Participating in a DirtyFeet Lab in Syd with Gabriella Greene
- Performing in the BUBBLE Haig Park Experiments with Liz Lea and Australian Talented Youth Project

Pics by Lorna Sim

Did you know that today is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing? This was the inspiration behind Moon Moves: Movement, Music and the Moon – a dance project that focuses on the development of physical, mental and emotional health for seniors and commemorates the anniversary of the moon landing. Moon Moves brings together senior residents and young artists to deliver a series of performances and a short film.

Liz Lea is the Director of The Australian Talented Youth Project. She’s been working with Goodwin Homes for many years in the hope of running a project like this. A recent recipient of our Health Promotion Innovation Fund, this vision is now possible.

'We’re excited that we’ll be connecting primary schools with retirement homes and working with people with dementia.

We hope to reduce social isolation while improving physical and mental health through the desire to move and engage in a project created around memories and lives well lived. Moon Moves will allow us to celebrate the unique history Canberra has in the moon landing and how Canberrans create, connect and continue to move with the times!’

For information about the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program visit http://bit.ly/ACTHealthPromotionGrants

Chloe Wade also joins us next week from Victoria!

announcing the first of our mentees - Ruth Little - a musician who joins us from Victoria;

very excited to announce our next mentoring intensive will take place next week. The Stellar Intensive 28th January - 2nd February.

Stellar
- relating to a star or stars
- featuring or having the quality of a star performer or performers -

Stellar brings together a range of young people from across Australia with a passion for dance, music and science. Drawing inspiration from observations of the skies and the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing we will share stories, movement, text and music. The stars hold stories and cultural relevance for every culture and we will have a particutlar focus on indigenous dreamtime stories.

The Stellar Company (formerly the Australian Talented Youth Project) is a multi-arts program of excel

Established in 2004 as the the Australian Talented Youth Project (ATY Project) was conceived as a multi-arts mentoring program for young Australians in the areas of music, dance, visual arts, creative writing, film production, and drama. It is aimed at fostering young people's cultural leadership, while developing their artistic potential. In 2021 we relaunch under the direction of Liz Lea as The

Operating as usual

16/08/2023

Woden Library today for Reef UP! Such a great audience and such fun with the girls. One more shows at Gungahlin Library on Friday. 10.15am!

15/08/2023

Fab show today at Kippax Library.

Reduce
Reuse
Recycle

Especially with costumes!! We are a classy bunch. Mum joined in too!

wensing

14/08/2023

Reef UP! at Tuggeranong Library for

27/07/2023

Chamaeleon Collective on fleek in Stars in 3D at as part of and in collaboration with

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27/07/2023

More pics from Stars in 3D by Andrew Sikorski

A little bit of a Dance Off exploring how Gravitational Waves are formed... as advised by Professor Susan Scott. All part of Uncharted Territory and supported by ASTRO 3D and QL2 Dance

26/07/2023

Big Congrats to Lateasha, one of the Chamaeleon dancers!!!

25/07/2023

Another review in from Michelle Potter for Stars in 3D for Uncharted Territory

https://michellepotter.org/tag/liz-lea/

Photo: Andrew Sikorski

25/07/2023

Looking back at Stars in 3D as part of Uncharted Territory and the launching of the Chamaeleon Collective in collaboration with ASTRO 3D and supported by Events ACT, QL2 Dance and Gorman Arts Centre.

Photo by Andrew Sikorski

Film by Arianna Bosi

19/07/2023

The glorious captured in performance during Stars in 3D at theatre, for on collaboration with

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Inclusive dance collective reaches for the stars | Canberra CityNews

17/07/2023

Thankyou again for everyone who came to support Stars in 3D and the Chamaeleon Collective! Reviews are in!

Inclusive dance collective reaches for the stars | Canberra CityNews BILL STEPHENS reviews “Stars in 3D” by the Chameleon Collective at QL2 Dance Studio.

16/07/2023

Thank you to the wonderful audience for coming along to watch Stars in 3D over the weekend as part of at it was a privilege to share with you our work.

Thank you to the incredible performers, artists, scientists and production and support crew who contributed their creativity, skill, artistry, passion, knowledge and time bringing this work to life.

May you have a wonderful start to the week and we hope to see you again soon at our next show.

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16/07/2023

Last chance to catch Stars in 3D at today!

Stars in 3D
At Gorman Arts
3pm Sunday 16 July
Tickets via link in bio!

14/07/2023

It starts today!!!

Stars in 3D for

Stars in 3D challenges the status quo – world first simulations of the universe in 3D presented by the Chameleon Collective. An exquisite experience of immersive beauty founded in extraordinary science and technical skills and presented by women who embody the Canberra community.

Stars in 3D
Three performances over Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 of July

Tickets via link in bio.

12/07/2023

THIS WEEKEND!

Coming up on 15 and 16 of July as part of , is The Stellar Company’s Stars in 3D.

Stars in 3D challenges the status quo – world first simulations of the universe in 3D presented by the Chameleon Collective. An exquisite experience of immersive beauty founded in extraordinary science and technical skills and presented by women who embody the Canberra community.

Stars in 3D
Three performances over Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 of July

Tickets via link in bio.

10/07/2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the for I DANCE II. We had such a brilliant and inspiring day. The films looked stunning, we wept, we laughed, we kept warm in the chill of Canberra and together we broke ground in terms of access and inclusion in an Australian national institution.

We are working in the background and beg your patience as we organise the link and details to the website and online films for those that purchased online tickets. This information will be accessible from tomorrow via your ticket (details will be emailed to you).

Our very best wishes to all who attended in person and who will be attending virtually

Liz, Hannah and Matt x

10/07/2023

I Dance II at the as part of

Online for two weeks from tomorrow - link in bio.

09/07/2023

TOMORROW

I Dance II is on tomorrow at the National Film and Sound Archive as part of Uncharted Territory.

I Dance II is a conference celebrating the creation and distribution of Australia dance films created by artists living with disability. The event involves a one day online conference and a screening of short films at the National Film and Sound Archive. The event then slips online for two weeks for relaxed and accessible viewing of films offered with captions, Auslan, Audio Description and where possible BSL and Audio Description offered in different languages.

Films from Restless Dance Theatre, Marc Brew, Riana Head-Toussaint, Chris D**e, the Chamaeleon Collective, Diverse Abilities Dance Collective and many more.

There will also be Keynote speakers Matt Shilcock and Hanna Cormick along with other leaders of Disability arts practice in Australia.

I DANCE II

On at
Monday, 10 July 10am - 4pm
Tickets available via Sticky Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/2tcnf/i_dance_ii.aspx

Image description: [From a side perspective, a female dancer with blonde hair and wearing a black leotard and pants is leaning into a male dancer who uses a wheel chair wearing a black singlet and long pants. They are appearing on a black background with the words I Dance II written in white writing beside them.]

07/07/2023

Join us!!

I Dance II promo This is "I Dance II promo" by Liz Lea on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/07/2023

The brilliant Megan Tang dancing up a storm with in Gypsy Love as part of I Dance II in

Produced by and

Online for two weeks form Monday 10 July and tickets in bio

05/07/2023

Thrilled to announce that will be moderator for I Dance II in conversation with Justin Ray. Talking about his work as a dance and documentary filmmaker. All part of and hosted by the this coming Monday.

12 brilliant international inclusive dance films will also screen and be available online for two weeks.

The tickets in bio!

03/07/2023

So excited to be presenting this with the National Film and Sound Archive Arc Cinema and Uncharted Territory

I Dance II promo This is "I Dance II promo" by Liz Lea on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/07/2023

We are in July and , a festival that celebrates creatively, experimentation and ground breaking ideas is fast approaching!

Taking place between 7-16 July the festival will showcase some@of Canberra’s most formidable minds and talents.

And we are part of it-
I Dance II and
Stars in 3D!

Event details and tickets available via link in bio!

30/06/2023

https://www.artshub.com.au/news/sponsored-content/new-canberran-festival-discovers-uncharted-path-2639783/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Meet+our+Amplify+Collective%2C+flood+recovery%2C+art+meets+technology+and+latest+news&utm_campaign=AHAU+Weekly+Wrap+Fri+30+June+2023+-+newsletter

New Canberran festival discovers Uncharted path From 7-16 July, Uncharted Territory encourages visitors to step outside of their comfort zone and discover the innovation on their home turf.

28/06/2023

The exquisite joins us for Stars in 3D on the 15th and 16th July in in collaboration with

Tickets in bio and shows at

📸 Jacob Edmonds

27/06/2023

These women. Stars of Stars in 3D on the 15 and 16 July at as part of
In partnership with

23/06/2023

One of the films to be screened at I Dance II on the 10th July is Line, created by and the Chamaeleon Collective, Canberra’s first inclusive dance company.

Join us on the 10th July at the or online until the 14th July. Tickets in bio.

Part of the and funded by supported by

20/06/2023

We are thrilled to be part of , a festival that celebrates creatively, experimentation and ground breaking ideas.

Taking place between 7-16 July the festival will showcase some@of Canberra’s most formidable minds and talents.

And we are part of it-
I Dance II and
Stars in 3D!

Event details and tickets available via link in bio!

19/06/2023

is another dancer joining the lineup for Stars in 3D as part of celebrating innovation, humanity and technology in partnership with and presented at

Shows the 15 & 16 July
Tickets in bio

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17/06/2023

Introducing Lataesha, one of the Chamaeleon Collective who will be dancing in Stars in 3D as part of the

Shows on the 15 & 16 July at

A show of immersive beauty, stunning visuals of the universe by and movement created by 12 performers.

Tickets in bio

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16/06/2023

Announcing Matt Shilcock as another of our I Dance II Directors. A South Australian contemporary dance theatre artist who has worked with a broad range of inclusive dance and theatre companies dross Australia, NZ, Finland, UK, China and Taiwan.

He joins Hanna Cormick and for our one day event at the on the 10th July as part of

I Dance II celebrates dance and disability films and the artists who create them. After the 10th July the films will be available online for two weeks.

Ticket link in bio

15/06/2023

We are so close to and we cannot wait!

Make sure to check out the links in the bio and reserve your spot for I Dance II and Stars in 3D.

Cannot wait to see you.

13/06/2023

Introducing one of the Directors of I Dance II, Hanna Cormick.

Hanna craters across fields of performance art, theatre, dance, curation and crop activism. Their current practice is a reclamation of body through radical Visibility.

12/06/2023

Coming up on 15 and 16 of July as part of , is The Stellar Company’a Stars in 3D.

Stars in 3D challenges the status quo – world first simulations of the universe in 3D presented by the Chameleon Collective. An exquisite experience of immersive beauty founded in extraordinary science and technical skills and presented by women who embody the Canberra community.

Stars in 3D
Three performances over Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 of July

Tickets via link in bio.

11/06/2023

Tickets are on sale now for I Dance II at the National Film and Sound Archive as part of Unchartered Territory.

I Dance II is a conference celebrating the creation and distribution of Australia dance films created by artists living with disability. The event involves a one day online conference and a screening of short films at the National Film and Sound Archive. The event then slips online for two weeks for relaxed and accessible viewing of films offered with captions, Auslan, Audio Description and where possible BSL and Audio Description offered in different languages.

Films from Restless Dance Theatre, Marc Brew, Riana Head-Toussaint, Chris D**e, the Chamaeleon Collective, Diverse Abilities Dance Collective and many more.

There will also be Keynote speakers Matt Shilcock and Hanna Cormick along with other leaders of Disability arts practice in Australia.

I DANCE II

On at
Monday, 10 July 10am - 4pm
Tickets available via Sticky Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/2tcnf/i_dance_ii.aspx

Image description: [From a side perspective, a female dancer with blonde hair and wearing a black leotard and pants is leaning into a male dancer who uses a wheel chair wearing a black singlet and long pants. They are appearing on a black background with the words I Dance II written in white writing beside them.]

10/06/2023

One month til we kick off and out two events - Stars in 3D and I Dance II. Woo hoo!

Tickets and info in bio.

06/06/2023

3D simulations of the Universe? We don't mind if we do... created by the ASTRO 3D team and featured in our forthcoming shows Stars in 3D as part of the Uncharted Territory on the 15-16 July at QL2 Dance, Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres.

Canberra's new arts and innovation festival celebrates creativity, experimentation and ground-breaking ideas and we are up for it!

https://unchartedterritory.com.au/etn/stars-in-3d/

05/06/2023

World Environment Day! Sharing our film And... Breathe created over 2 years with over 125 community artists.

And... Breathe represents our breath, our land, our voice, a community driven love letter to Canberra, Canberra’s people and Canberra’s future. Arising from the ashes of the bush fires and speaking to the empowering nature of community connection.

Featuring KG, Woden-Valley Youth-Choir, Somebody's Aunt, Kim Harvey School of Dance, The Training Ground, Passion & Purpose, Canberra Dance Theatre - CDT, Dance4Fitness, Quake Bellydance, Project Dust, Ruth O'Brien, Natalee Thomas, Zsuzsi Soboslay, Elizabeth Cameron Dalman, Hilal Dance Australia, Apsaras Arts, Lea Docks and Xtreme Stars.

Created by Sue Healey and produced by our Director Liz Lea and Tamzin Nugent with support from the ACT community and with assistance from the ACT Government: largely provided by the ACT Community Zero Emissions Grants Program with minor contributions from the ACT Community Connections Grants Program.

And...Breathe And... Breathe represents our breath, our land, our voice, a community driven love letter to Canberra, Canberra’s people and Canberra’s future. Arising…

05/06/2023

05/06/2023

We’re thrilled to be part of Uncharted Territory, a festival that celebrates creativity, experimentation and ground- breaking ideas.

Canberra's new arts and innovation festival celebrating creativity, experimentation and ground-breaking ideas, Uncharted Territory adopts the mindset of adventure and limitless possibilities.

Taking place between 7 – 16 July, the festival will showcase some of Canberra’s most formidable minds and talents.

More details to come!

Uncharted Territory | 7 - 16 July 2023 Canberra's new arts and innovation festival celebrating creativity, experimentation and ground-breaking ideas.

15/04/2023

Our Artistic Director is currently in Singapore connecting with our sister company Diverse Abilities Dance Collective run by Maya Dance T. Exciting plans being developed!

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