Consultations
//IN MOTION//
Ausdance WA will deliver a rigorous dance sector consultation early in March 2024. Whilst we have a long history of research into the needs of the dance industry in WA which will inform discussions through the consultation process, we anticipate there will be new, significant needs that have emerged from the impacts of the COVID pandemic and Ausdance WA’s absence from the sector.
We have engaged Rick Heath of PUSH Management to facilitate this industry consultation with key focus groups in the areas of:
- Teachers in schools
- Studio owners (including studio teachers)
- Subsidised dance companies
- Independent dance artists
- Youth dance stakeholders
How will my input help?
Using your input, this consultation project as a whole will:
- Identify short, medium and long-term needs of the sector;
- Identify priorities to support the dance sector;
- Develop a road map and recommend strategies to meet those needs (pathways to solutions);
- Draft a plan for the development of resources (tools, programs and initiatives); and,
- Provide policy makers with important information for consideration.
The scope for the consultation is broad, with the aim of capturing diverse voices, current issues, and ideas and potential solutions for addressing the issues.
I cannot attend a workshop. Is there another way I can participate in the consultation?
Yes, you can participate in our survey!
Can you tell me more about the survey?
The survey is necessarily comprehensive and will take some time to complete (we hope no more than 15-25 minutes). As a participant in the survey we’ll share the key findings back with you.
Please submit your responses to the survey by midnight Monday 11 March.
You can ‘opt in’ to keep your responses confidential. Any contact details we gather will only be used for follow-up purposes and will not be provided to any third party without your consent.
We anticipate your work may crossover with multiple sub-sectors e.g. teaching, independent, youth dance etc. We’ll ask you to identify the primary area in which you work, and also note any other areas you work in. Not all sections will be relevant to you – so please skip sections as appropriate to your area of involvement.
Should I complete the survey if I’m going to attend a workshop?
Yes, absolutely! – We’ve designed the consultation project so that we can gather information from the sector that will inform the face-to-face workshops to make them as relevant and meaningful as possible.
Participate in the Survey
Participate in our comprehensive dance sector survey, sharing your insights and expertise.
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Be a part of one or more of our upcoming workshops. Your unique perspective is essential to us, and we want to hear what you have to say.
Studio Owners and Teachers
9.30-11.30am, Friday 15 March
Cleaver Street & Co
Subsidised companies
1.30-3.00pm, Friday 15 March
Kaos Room, Blue Room Theatre
Youth Dance Stakeholders
1.00-2.00pm, Saturday 16 March
WAAPA
ML.10.308 – 3rd floor of building 10
Park in P06 off Central Avenue
Independents
2.15- 3.15pm, Saturday 16 March
WAAPA
ML.10.308 – 3rd floor of building 10
Park in P06 off Central Avenue
Regional
6.00-7.30pm, Monday 18 March
Online (ZOOM) – Please RSVP
Teachers in Schools
4.30-6.00pm, Wednesday 20 March
Cleaver Street & Co
Timeline
Mid-February 2024
Online surveys distributed
Mid-March 2024
Industry consultation conducted with key workshops
April 2024
Research and recommendations delivered
May 2024 onward
Ausdance WA will consider findings and plan programming of implementation to commence July, subject to funding
Questions?
Please reach out to us using the contact form, and rest assured, we’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
Your inquiry is important to us, and we appreciate your patience!