Its exciting… Its the line-up…
The MoveMeNT Dance Expo 2012
Be part of Darwin’s biggest dance extravaganza!
50 groups and organisations, 40+ performances, 20 Taste-tester workshops and so much more!
Ausdance NT, with support from the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Darwin City Council, will present the MoveMeNT Dance Expo again on the 11 March 2012.
A unique celebration of dance, diversity and magic of movement!
More details: MoveMeNT Dance Expo 2012 – OVERVIEW
The MoveMeNT Dance Expo provides dancers of all styles and backgrounds with a wonderful opportunity to promote their activities and engage with the Darwin public through: information stalls, performances and workshops. Past MoveMeNT Dance Expo events presented over 30 different dance styles and groups, drawing crowds of over 2,500 people!
This year promises to be even bigger! In 2012 we have 50 groups, artists, organisations and businesses participating including:
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Rince nah ‘ Eireann – Darwin – Irish Dance Association |
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Tracks – Grey Panthers |
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Dance Speaks Volumes |
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Palmerston Ballet School |
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Top End Mustangs |
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Groovy Grans |
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Darwin Line Dancers |
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Darwin – Lets Zumba |
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3D Fitness Studio |
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Rix Kix Arts |
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Arafura Scottish dancers + Playford Plus |
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Dance World Darwin |
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Jamealah Belly Dancers |
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Swing Dance NT |
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Bayside Dance Centre |
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Keltikka Irish Dancers |
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Zumba Fitness with Kylie & Virginia |
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Northern Tango |
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Darwin Performance Academy |
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Darwin Dance Academy |
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Parap Pumper Jumpers |
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Multicultural Council |
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Darwin Dance Collective |
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Kundalini Yoga |
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Ausdance NT |
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Ricky, Tina & Vogue |
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Darwin Gymnastics Club |
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Essington School |
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Calisthenics Association |
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Casuarina Senior College |
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NT Latin Association |
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One Mob Different Country |
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Gary Lang NT Dance Company |
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OPA School of Hellenic Dance |
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Punjabi Folk Dancer – Bhangda from India’ |
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Australia China Friendship Society NT |
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Chung Wah Society Jade Dragons |
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Nepalese/Bhutanese Traditional Soloist |
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Tunas Mekar Balinese Cultural Collective |
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Winesia – Lombok, Indonesia |
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Burundian Women’s Dance group |
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Sudanese Acholi Dance Group |
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Congolese Dream Voice Dancers |
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RANT & Unity Dance & Drums - Ghana (Katherine) |
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Alama Dance Co – Kenya |
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Liberian Cultural Dance Group |
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Sunameke – Pacific Dance |
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Dusty Feet Dance Collective (Alice Springs) |
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Chung Wah Society Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe |
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Hyper the Clown (Batchelor) |
Click for the schedule of performances, workshops and activities:
MoveMeNT Dance Expo – PUBLIC SCHEDULEClick here for the MoveMENT Site Map:
MoveMeNT Site Plan 2012 – amended 9 Mar
*Both site map and schedule are subject to changeRegistrations
You can now register your group or business/ organisation for a performance, workshop or information stall. Download the registration form here and email or post it back to Ausdance NT:
Click here – Registration form Expo 2012
Registrations are due: Friday, 3 February 2012 (late registrations will be considered up until 24th Feb)
Please be aware that current membership with Ausdance NT is required for participation. For more information on Ausdance NT membership click here: http://ausdancent.org.au/members/
*** Volunteers needed!***
Ausdance NT is calling for volunteers to be part of the Darwin MoveMeNT Dance Expo 2012. Volunteers will work in different capacities as part of the MoveMeNT Dance Expo event team will work with Ausdance NT to ensure the smooth delivery of Darwin’s biggest dance event. Volunteers are needed for Expo Support team
Expo support team
Dates:
Event, 11 March 2011 9am-5pm
(The day will be divided into two shifts 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm) & so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the day. Depending on availability 2 hour shifts may also be available)
Description: The expo support team will be vital in the smooth running of the MoveMeNT Dance Expo on the day. As a key point of contact, those in this role are also responsible for creating a positive atmosphere in dealing with those who participate and attend the event. Duties will include: Front door welcome and donations; dance group sign-ins and direction; outdoor BBQ service (2 – 3 hours shifts); workshop registrations; assisting and answering questions from public attendees; handing out surveys; other duties.
** Those not available for the entire day may volunteer for bump in and/or bump out roles only.
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How to be part of the MoveMeNT Dance Expo team: You can register your interest by the expression of interest by emailing nt@ausdance.org.au & directornt@internode.on.net with the following information:
• Your name and contact details
• The area/role you wish to volunteer for
• Your availability
• A brief paragraph about you and any relevant skills or experience
All volunteers assisting on the day of the event will be required to have a Working with Children – Ochre Card, complete the Working with Children Clearance Screening Assessment via SAFE NT or provide evidence of exemption.
For more information on the MoveMeNT Dance Expo please contact the Project Officer at nt@ausdance.org.au or telephone (08) 8981 7002.
Temporary Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10-2pm, Fridays 1-4:30pm
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Darwin – Lets Zumba |
Zumba |
Zumba fitness |
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3d Fitness Studio |
Pole Dance Fitness |
Pole dance fitness classes |
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Rix Kix Arts |
Various including hip hop/ ballet/ contemporary |
Rix Kix arts offers high quality dance tuition in Darwin for aspiring dancers from 2 years to professional adults. The exciting diverse culture of dance genres offered includes hip hop and jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, ballet, drama and singing |
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Arafura Scottish Dancers + Playford Plus |
Scottish + English |
Scottish country dancing – social dance groups of 6-10/ 2. English country dancing (like in pride and prejudice. |
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Dance World Darwin |
Dance wear |
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Jamealah Belly Dancers |
Belly dance |
Modern and traditional belly dance styles |
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Swing Dance NT |
Swing |
Swing dance Darwin promotes lindy hop, Charleston and east coast swing |
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Bayside Dance Centre |
Various – Ballroom, rock n roll, kiddies, contemporary, |
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Keltikka Irish Dancers |
Irish |
Irish dance school – contemporary and traditional, only NT school that competes with both state and national level competitors |
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Zumba Fitness with Kylie & Virginia |
Zumba |
Zumba Fitness |
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Northern Tango |
Argentine Tango |
Duet Work |
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Darwin Performance Academy |
Various |
DPA offers classes in jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics and boys hip hop ranging in ages from 2-16 years |
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Darwin Dance Academy |
Ballroom |
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Parap Pumper Jumpers |
Jump Rope |
Skipping group of varying abilities ranging from 6 – 20+ years |
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Multicultural Council |
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Darwin Dance Collective |
Improvisation and Movement |
Darwin Dance Collective meet every Friday for dance jams, workshops and improvisations |
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Kundalini Yoga |
Kundalini yoga |
Kungalini Yoga uses a combination of breath work, postures, sound (matra) and meditation to conquer the mantra and expand consciousness. It increases flexibility, strength, confidence and creativity. |
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Ausdance NT |
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The peak body for dance in the NT. |
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Throb Dancers & Drag Queens |
Commercial/Drag |
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Darwin Gymnastics Club |
Cheerleading & Gymnastics |
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The Essington School |
Contemporary |
School group – middle and senior secondary - contemporary school group |
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NT Calisthenics Association |
C calisthenics |
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CSC (Casuarina Senior College) |
Contemporary |
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NT Latin Association |
Latin |
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One Mob Different Country |
Indigenous |
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Gary Lang NT Dance Co |
Indigenous contemporary |
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OPA School of Hellenic Dance |
Greek |
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Punjabi Folk Dancer – Bhangda from India |
Indian |
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Australia China Friendship Society NT |
Chinese |
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Chung Wah Society Jade Dragons |
Chinese |
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Nepalese/Bhutanese Traditional Soloist |
Bhutan |
Solo |
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Tunas Mekar Balinese cultural collective |
Indonesian |
Bali |
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Winesia |
Indonesian |
Lombok |
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Burundian Women’s Dance Group |
African |
Burundi |
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Sudanese Acholi Dancers |
African |
Sudan |
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Congolese Dream Voice Dancers |
African |
Congolese |
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Rant & Unity Dance & Drums from Ghana (from Katherine) |
African |
Ghana |
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Alama dance |
African |
Kenya |
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Liberian Cultural Dance Group |
African |
Liberian |
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Sunameke – Cultural Group |
Pacific dance |
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Dusty Feet Dance Collective (Alice Springs) |
Contemporary |
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Chung Wah Society Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe |
Chinese |
Chinese dragon |
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Hyper the Clown (Batchelor) |
Circus |
Clowning + circus workshop |
