Ausdance WA

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Tyrone Earl Lraé Robinson 💫

Tyrone Earl Lraé Robinson is an award-winning Perth-based dancer, choreographer, teacher, mentor, curator, and dramaturg, working across contemporary dance and physical theatre. Practising professionally since 2010, Tyrone has collaborated with independent artists and companies both nationally and internationally.

In 2021, Tyrone co-founded OFF-base Dance alongside long-time collaborator Shuling Wong. Established as a platform for culturally and creatively diverse contemporary dance, OFF-base Dance has since presented three original works in Perth — YOU ARE, Madre Muerte, and ACID TRIP — each receiving multiple awards, nominations, and strong public response. Through OFF-base, Tyrone continues to develop ambitious new work while contributing to the growth of Australia’s independent dance landscape.

Tyrone will be one of our panelists for 'Using Technology and Innovation in Dance – Different Approaches by Local Makers' at our upcoming secondary dance PD day. Join Tyrone for an exploration of their surrealist contemporary dance practice and the integration of technology & multidisciplinary forms in works like ACID TRIP and Madre Muerte. They will also share insights into their upcoming project SYM and the future of their performance art and dance works here in the Perth.

📲 Book now for Beyond Boundaries: Teaching Secondary Dance at https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/beyond-boundaries-teaching-secondary-dance-2026/

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 9am - 3.30pm
📍 King St Arts Centre

💫 Introducing our PD Guests: Candice D'Adamo 💫

Candice D’Adamo is a passionate dance educator and specialist with over 16 years of teaching experience.

Candice is the Co-Director of The Brothahood - a Boys Dance Education Program developed to address a clear gap in dance opportunities for boys in Perth and the wider dance community. The program focuses on co-curricular boys’ dance experiences, while also extending into curriculum-based primary dance programs designed for co-educational classes. She is deeply committed to creating high-energy, inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive, particularly those who learn differently.

Candice will lead our first workshop at the Beyond Boundaries: Teaching Secondary Dance PD. The workshop is designed to engage boys in the dance curriculum, however her teachings can be adapted for all students who lack motivation and will add to teachers’ strategies for engaging their class.

Join us for a jam-packed day of Professional Development learning for Secondary Dance Teachers! Book now at https://www.ausdancewa.org.au/beyond-boundaries-teaching-secondary-dance-2026/ 📲

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 9am - 3.30pm
📍 King St Arts Centre

AUSDANCE WA AGM - SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Shona Erskine

Directly following our AGM, Dr Shona Erskine will be leading us in a thought-provoking discussion, exploring one of the most important questions in dance today: How do we pursue excellence without compromising wellbeing?

This interactive presentation invites Ausdance WA members - artists, teachers and industry - into an open conversation about dance training environments, unpacking what “safety” really means, exploring helpful and harmful stress, and examining the evolving role of the teacher in shaping spaces where dancers can thrive. Expect a space to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and encounter tools for fostering healthy, sustainable dance practices.

This session is free and open to all AGM attendees.

Ausdance WA AGM
📅 Thursday 4 June
⏰ 6.00PM
📍 Central Park Conference Centre, Central Park Tower, 152-158 St George Terrace
📩 RSVP by 29 May by emailing [email protected]

📲 Please note, only CURRENT AUSDANCE WA MEMBERS are invited to attend. To become a member, head to ausdancewa.org.au/membership/

⭐ Dr Shona Erskine is a registered psychologist, specialising in delivering psychology services for performing artists, working with professional companies, universities, and dancers in private practice. She has also developed curriculum in mental wellbeing and creativity, with a strong focus on sharing best-practice models with dancers, teachers, and directors.

Our third and FINAL* Regional Dance Artist Online Hub is this Thursday 14 May!

Our FREE online hubs are facilitated online, hosted by us, and provide regional dance artists with a space to connect, network and/or share their practice, and for us to stay informed about the changing needs in these communities. 👩‍💻

👋 The hubs are so important for us to gain insight into the experiences of our regional dance artists. If you are in regional WA and able to join us, please come along, listen, and share next Thursday 14 May, from 12 - 1pm.

📲 You can register now at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GQbQGfE7QjuEdSqiVypGJw

*for now... 👀