By Vyvian Wilson, Committee Secretary at AUSTI. Dance & Physical Theatre
AUSTI. Dance and Physical Theatre (AUSTI) are excited to announce the introduction of public dance classes for adults – DANCE FOR EVERY BODY – in the Northern Illawarra.
AUSTI is the Illawarra’s premier contemporary dance and physical theatre company and understands the value of regular exercise through dance, movement and stretch, resulting in improvement in cardiovascular fitness, co-ordination, strength and balance.
AUSTI.’s Artistic Director Michelle Maxwell believes that dance is a fun and creative way to get our bodies moving and our minds focused.
"Our contemporary dance style classes will be structured to allow you to move within your individual capacity,” she says.
Inspired by the recent ABC TV program Keep on Dancing, AUSTI has collaborated with former AUSTI Company member Amber Jackson to run this program as a pilot for ongoing dance classes at the Coalcliff Community Hall. Amber is currently studying a Masters of Creative Arts Therapy (Dance) at the University of Melbourne and is well qualified to provide a creative and safe program for people of all ages.
“If you love to dance but need to return to movement in a way that is easy on your body, playful and supportive then DANCE FOR EVERY BODY is for you,” says Woonona-based Amber.
“The classes will include a safe, fun and supportive space for all abilities, starting with a simple warm-up. We will learn basic movements and practise creative expression and some repeated movement combinations to assist learning and allow for progression. I will adapt my instruction according to specific individual needs and abilities.”
Classes will be held in the gorgeous 1950s retro Coalcliff Community Hall at 270 Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Coalcliff. AUSTI. Company members have loved being based at this hall since early 2022 and particularly enjoy its tranquil bush surroundings.
The first set of classes runs weekly on Mondays, from August 28 to September 18, from 10am to 11.15am.
The following set of classes will also run weekly on Mondays, starting 9 October 2023, from 10am to 11.15am. These class tickets will be available for purchase from 11 September.
A block of five classes costs $100.
For those of you who are curious to give it a go before you commit, there is also the opportunity to purchase a one-off taster class to any one of the five classes. Class sizes will be limited so bookings are essential.
For bookings, go to Humanitix.
For more information please email Vyvian Wilson at vyvwilson@gmail.com
