Member Benefits

Advocacy & Representation

• Opportunities to participate in forums, conversations and data collection activities to advocate for dance issues at local, state and federal government levels.
• Be represented when advocating to Government and industry stakeholders.
• Join the conversation and participate in the development of regulation and policy on dancers’ rights such as regulations, best practice, health and well-being and fair wages.
• Members can join sub-committees and advisory groups, such as the the AEQ (Ausdance Educators Queensland) which champions sector projects and specific sector issues.
• Ausdance QLD members are also members of World Dance Alliance.

Mailing List

• Regular E-News of industry news, jobs & opportunities, auditions and events.
•Special E-News with competitions, ticket discounts and workshop opportunities from Ausdance QLD and across the dance sector.

Members Only Area

• Access to members-only resources and content, templates and learning materials for Budgets, Letters of Agreement, Letters of Support, Grant applications and more.
• Member to members discounts for events and shows.
• Access to member directory and members only calendar to list and promote your events to the public.
• Partner discounts from Ausdance QLD supporters.

Funding & Subsidies

• Eligibility for resources and support through Ausdance QLD residencies and programs.
• Small subsidies and bursaries for projects, grants and opportunities via EOI process.
• Auspicing, fund management or fundraising support for projects.

Advice & Support

• One-on-one and group business or project mentoring and support.
• Online resources, fact-sheets and consultation sessions.
• Personal Letters of Support for grant and other artistic applications.
• Referrals and introductions to industry specialists including mentors, advisers, designers, composers and other allied industry support, funding sources, places/venues and opportunities.

Promotion & Employment

• Member platforms for promotion of shows, workshops, festivals, classes and events via our sector calendar, member profile, E-News and social media and IN/FORM online publication.
• Opportunities for internships in the ADQ office during the year and on larger projects.
• Website functionality to advertise events, promotions, projects and activities.

Teacher & Artist Resources

• Teaching resources, including: Australian Curriculum, Code of Ethics and Safe Dance Practices.
• Other arts learning resources, such as: Business information, budget templates and award rates.