Dancenorth’s annual Secondment Program invites dance artists from Australia and New Zealand to participate in a 5-day full-time secondment experience led by Kyle Page (Dancenorth Artistic Director), Amber Haines (Dancenorth Associate Artistic Director) and the Dancenorth Ensemble. The program incorporates company class/skills training, creative workshops and the Dancenorth repertoire.

In addition to the formal, week long Secondment Program opportunity, invite only secondment opportunities run year round and provide dance artists the opportunity to work alongside the full-time ensemble in the creative development of new works.

Dancenorth are committed to offering all Secondment Program opportunities to participants free of charge, with the express purpose of ensuring equity of access to these kinds of professional development opportunities…it is our gift to the dance community.

The Dancenorth Secondment Program is generously supported by the Ian Potter Foundation.

VENUE: DANCENORTH - Corner of Walker and Stanley Street, Townsville, Queensland. Australia. 4810

DATES: Monday 10th – Friday 14th August (5 days full-time)

COST: This program is absolutely FREE…but applicants must be able to cover the cost of all personal expenses including transport, flights and living
expenses while in Townsville

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand residents. Preference will be given to students of full-time training institutions and graduates. The final decision as to who receives a secondment rests with Dancenorth, there is no guarantee of availability and positions are limited. Applicants will be notified of the selection outcomes by the end of March 2020.