Key Contributors

Safedance for Kids has been shaped by the contributions of a diverse range of dance educators, practitioners, subject matter experts and sector representatives who shared their expertise to strengthen the program’s relevance and practical application. Together, these contributors helped ensure the program reflects the realities of child safeguarding within dance education. 

We acknowledge the following key contributors for their expertise:

  • Cindy Ambridge
  • Julia Barry
  • Kylie Burton
  • Aimee Davies
  • Louise Drysdale
  • Kathrine From
  • Rita Pryce
  • Fumi Somehara


We are grateful for the support of Alannah & Madeline Foundation and Dr Erin Pearson whose expertise informed the program, especially ‘Performance and Digital Safe Spaces’.

Safedance for Kids includes dance sector colleagues who generously participated in our photography and videography. We thank them for their support: Trae Allen, Michael Bani, Gypsy Hollingworth, Melissa Lee, Danielle Lennon, Zoe Lennon, Natalie Murtagh (Mead), Oscar Peet, Grace Peet, Troy Woodcroft, Members of the SOPA 8-10 Dance Cohort.

Finally, we acknowledge the Staff and Management Committee of Ausdance QLD who have brought a complex, unique program to life over more than two years. We acknowledge all of those on this journey, including current and former colleagues: Kath Cadd, Jodi Curnow-Baker, Julie Englefield, Sue Fox, Mia Hollingworth, Huw Jones, Taylah Karpowicz, Melissa Lee, Nerida Matthaei, Robert McLellan, Anne Metcalfe, Cleopatra Pryce, Rita Pryce, Hannah Scanlon, Leilani Seeto, Danni Stranieri, Julia Tetteris. 

Safedance for Kids is made possible through the generous support of Arts Queensland and John Villiers Trust.  

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