2016 Development Program

Throughout year

Tracks' Development Program creates multiple pathways to engage more deeply with Territory relevant choreographic research and development processes, in a place where dance is culturally diverse and there is no available Tertiary dance training. It is predominantly studio based choreographic laboratory work, and is a way of ensuring our future by sourcing and supporting new and emerging dance artists. Broad in its reach, diverse in its content, it is a way to revitalise established dance artists and Tracks creative staff.

We take pride in working with local artists and will continue to invest in the development and employment of the local arts industry. We want our Northern Territory dance artists to be able to give voice to our own culture. We believe in an intelligent, vibrant, and thriving local arts sector. Through our Development Program we allow local dance artists to explore, dream, develop, test, improve, theorise, and deepen both their own and other people’s engagement with the creative dance innovator.

Choreographic Development Program

This year's aspiring choreographers are diverse in age, dance and physical theatre backgrounds, and cultures. They are: Natalie Hafsteins, Venaska Cheliah, Darryl Butler, Nikki Jeffries, Felicity Wardle, Clare Scarce and Penny Paton. They will be performing with guest dancers. (read more)

Space Time - Studio Residencies

In response to the ongoing challenge of accessible space for the development of dance practice, Tracks is offers an opportunity for Northern Territory dance artists to use our dance studio, free of charge, to work on contemporary choreographic development, either through research or development.

2015/2016 Studio Residencies Residents: Chloe Lauverjon, Jess Ford, Aaron Lim, Lizzi Webb and Jenelle Saunders. (read more)

Youth Dance Teacher Training

A block of dance classes will be used to train youth dance teachers. Venaska Cheliah – Bharatanatyam, Aaron Lim – Break Dance, Will Nery - Hip Hop , and Chloe Lauverjon – Contemporary. (read more)

Make a Dance In A Week

During the April school holiday’s young males (students in Year's 7-12) enrolled in an intensive week of movement and dance making. Working with guest choreographer Aaron Lim and Macon Riley, participants were involved in a creative process to make and perform a dance work in a week! (read more)

Fresh Tracks

An opportunity to show new work as part of the Darwin Fringe Festival.
"That's the difficulty up here [in Darwin], there are not many opportunities [for dance artists] to indulge a little bit in their practice, and give themselves the time and permission to actually do it, which is really valuable." - Lizzi Webb (read more)

Mentorships

To assist in the creation of pathways for artists development, Tracks takes on mentorships of emerging and/or mid-career choreographers/directors.

In 2016 Tracks is mentoring local break dancer Aaron Lim.

Artists such as Bec Reid, Jess Devereux, Kelly Beneforti and Emma Porteus have instigated self-funded mentorships with the company as part of their professional development.

Government Partners

Tracks Inc is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body; and is proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government.

Tracks 2016

Artistic Co-Directors: David McMicken and Tim Newth
General Manager: Agnès Michelet
Administrator: Clancy Breasley
Production Manager: Mathew McHugh
Dance Animateur: Kelly Beneforti
Bookkeeper: Noya Chong Wah

Committee Members: Mary Durack (Chairperson), Glenn Bernardin (Treasurer), Michael Grant, David Taylor, Ken Conway, Stephanie Cvirn, Venaska Cheliah. David McMicken, Tim Newth, Agnès Michelet (Ex-Officio Members)

Public Fund Trustees: Rev. Steve Orme, Dr Anita Toth, Ippei Okazaki

Patron: His Honour, The Honourable John Hardy OAM, Administrator of the Northern Territory