Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub

BASED IN NEWCASTLE NSW, CATAPULT DANCE CHOREOGRAPHIC HUB IS A ‘NOT FOR PROFIT’ CONTEMPORARY DANCE ORGANISATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, EMERGING ARTISTS, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY.

Our mission is to strengthen the presence of contemporary dance in Newcastle, the Central Coast and Greater Hunter, by creating a hub for dance artists to develop their practice, gain skills and collaborate across disciplines: extending their networks and profile both in the professional arts and broader community – propelling dancers forward.

Contact: enquiries@catapultdance.com.au

CATAPULT’S PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

CATAPULT  COMPANY – A professional dance company structure, with works created by mid-career choreographers and Hunter based composers

PROPEL CHOREOGRAPHIC RESIDENCIES: Professional Artist in Residence Program Includes:

1. Choreographic and Multi-Disciplinary Residencies: bringing together Australia’s renown mid-career choreographers collaborating with Hunter Based Multi-Disciplinary Artists
2. Hunter Seed Residencies: Residencies for emerging  choreographers
3. International/Regional Residencies: Bringing International choreographers & artists to Newcastle, to seed new work in collaboration with professional Australian dancers

The FLIPSIDE PROJECT: Youth dance and multi- arts program and ensemble. Awarded 2017 an Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Dance,  Recipient of 2015 & 2016 City of Newcastle Dramatic Arts Award for excellence in choreography.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY: Drop-In classes, community & outreach programs, schools workshops