The Australian Dance Awards recognise excellence and promote dance in Australia. They are awarded under the auspices of the Australian Dance Council (Ausdance) for performance, choreography , design, dance writing, teaching and related professions. They especially recognise and honour professional Australian dance artists who have made an outstanding contribution to Australian dance.
16-586: The awards have their origin in the informal community Dancers' Picnic founded by Keith Bain first held in 1986 on or close to International Dance Day . In 1997, Ausdance NSW with support from the City of Sydney and The Australian Ballet , presented the inaugural Australian Dance Awards at the Sydney Opera House . Over time, the Awards have evolved into a major industry event. For three years from 2008,
32-648: A Gala Celebration. The programme of the Gala Event can vary, but usually consists of top-quality dance performances from around the world, student performances, keynote speeches, and a recital of the Message for that year's event read, in person, by that years selected message author. In Shanghai 2017 for instance, the event became a three-day celebration with greater emphasis on education through dance workshops and presentations led by an international cast of dance experts. The evenings were reserved for performances,
48-652: Is a global celebration of dance, established in 1982 by the International Theatre Institute . It is promoted by the International Theatre Institute and the International Dance Council (CID) as Dance Day . The event takes place every year on 29 April, which is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), who is considered to be the "father" or creator of modern ballet (ie. classical or romantic ballet as we know it today not "Modern Ballet" as this
64-467: Is selected by International Theatre Institute from the world of dance to be the Message Author for the event. In the message, it is hoped that the author can underline the relevance and power of dance. Past authors have included Trisha Brown , Alicia Alonso , and Merce Cunningham . As 2018 marked the 70th Anniversary of ITI, 5 Message Authors were selected for the 2018 event, one from each of
80-547: Is sometimes confused with contemporary ballet.) The day strives to encourage participation and education in dance through events and festivals held on the date all over the world. Every year, since its creation in 1982, an outstanding dance personality is selected to write a message for International Dance Day. Partners of UNESCO also create a flagship event in a selected host city, at which there are dance performances, educational workshops, humanitarian projects and speeches made by ambassadors, dignitaries, dance personalities and
96-634: The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia , the event was held online by the national body in 2020, covering the years 2018 and 2019. In 2022 the board of Ausdance National announced that the awards were under review and on hold. Awards not held. Presented by Ausdance National and Harlequin Floors, the 2018 Australian Dance Awards were presented on Saturday 8 September at Brisbane Powerhouse. Presented by Ausdance Victoria, Harlequin Floors and Ausdance National,
112-628: The 2017 Australian Dance Awards were presented on Sunday 24 September at Arts Centre Melbourne. Presented by Ausdance National and Harlequin Floors, the 2016 Australian Dance Awards were held at The State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, Perth, on Sunday 18 September at 6.30 pm as part of the MoveMe Festival 2016. The 2015 Australian Dance Awards were presented by Ausdance National at Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide on Saturday 12 September 2015. The 2014 Australian Dance Awards. Held in
128-400: The 5 UNESCO Regions. The 5 authors were; Georgette Gebara ( Lebanon , Arab Countries), Salia Sanou ( Burkina Faso , Africa ), Marianela Boan ( Cuba , The Americas ), Willy Tsao ( China , Asia-Pacific ) and Ohad Naharin ( Israel , Europe ). List of past Message Authors: List of minor secular observances#April Lists of holidays by various categorizations. In
144-692: The Awards were held in Melbourne and produced by Ausdance Victoria with support from the Joan and Peter Clemenger Trust and The Australian Ballet . From 2011 until 2017 the location varied, as the awards were held by tender among the state-based organisations of the Ausdance network. In 2018 Ausdance National hosted the event at the Brisbane Powerhouse in Brisbane , Queensland , and owing to
160-1013: The Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House, 9 November 2014. Hosted by Francis Rings and Kip Gamblin . The 2013 Australian Dance Awards. Held at The Playhouse of the Canberra Theatre Centre, 6 August 2013. Hosted by Andrea Close. The 2012 Australian Dance Awards. Held at Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre, Perth. Hosted by Verity James. Winners were: The 2011 Australian Dance Awards. Held at QPAC Playhouse, Brisbane. Hosted by Fenella Kernebone. Winners were: The 2010 Australian Dance Awards. Hosted by Neil Pigot . Held at Melbourne's Arts Centre, State Theatre. Winners were: The 2009 Australian Dance Awards winners were: The 2008 Australian Dance Awards were hosted by Michael Veitch . The winners were: Hosted by Todd McKenney , Dancing with
176-642: The Stars and Rachael Beck from It Takes Two . The winners were: Hosted by Chloe Dallimore , the star of the Australian production of the musical The Producers and Eddie Perfect . The winners were: Graeme Murphy Grand Paul Zivkovich Held Australian Dance Theatre Choreography & Performance: Narelle Benjamin Hosted by Libbi Gorr . The winners were: Sydney Dance Company Produced by ScreenSound Australia A documentary charting
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#1732797656030192-626: The finale of which was the Gala Celebration. The Shanghai event also had a humanitarian aspect, with much of its focus being on celebrating the achievements of disabled dancers and encouraging disabled children to dance. Beyond the Gala itself, Partners of UNESCO across the globe are encouraged to mark 29 April in their own country through special educational initiatives, humanitarian drives, dance performances and festivals. To help publicise International Dance Day, an outstanding personality
208-732: The order of the Wheel of the Year : The following table is a chart based on a Messianic Jewish perspective of the 9 biblical holidays (including the Sabbath), along with their times and days of occurrence, references in the Bible , and how they point to Yeshua ( Jesus ). All the holidays shown below are major with the exceptions of the Feast of Dedication and the Feast of Lots which are minor festivals. The following holidays are observed to some extent at
224-479: The same time during the Southern Hemisphere 's summer, with the exception of Winter Solstice. Many other days are marked to celebrate events or people, around the world, but are not strictly holidays as time off work is rarely given. These are holidays that are not traditionally marked on calendars. These holidays are celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some are designed to honor or promote
240-411: The selected Message Author for that year. The day is a celebration day for those who can see the value and importance of the art form dance , and acts as a wake-up-call for governments, politicians and institutions which have not yet recognised its value to the people. To mark International Dance Day each year, on 29 April, dancers, choreographers, dance students and enthusiasts are invited to join in
256-558: The work of choreographer Edouard Borovansky and the foundation of the Boronovsky Ballet Shimmer Choreography & Performance: Narelle Benjamin and Solon Ulbrich Valrene Tweedie OAM Monica Halliday OAM Stephen Baynes Djakapurra Munyarryun Laurel Martyn OBE Ann Roberts Gideon Obarzanek Artistic Director of Chunky Move Dally Messenger Founder of Dance Australia International Dance Day International Dance Day
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