Dancehouse (Melbourne)
Dancehouse is a centre for independent contemporary dance in the Carlton North area of Melbourne, Australia.[1]
Address | 150 Princes Street |
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Location | Carlton North, Victoria |
Coordinates | 37.792169°S 144.9704912°E |
It was established in 1992 by a group of independent dance practitioners at the Carlton Hall in Princes Street, formerly occupied by the Carlton Community Centre. Carlton Hall, built in 1887, has a long association with dance as a venue for social dances, dance classes and dance performance.[2]
Dancehouse contains three spaces: the 104-seat Sylvia Staehli Theatre, an Upstairs Studio and a gallery (used for performances and workshops). It holds curated performance seasons and residencies for dance artists, as well as masterclasses and other events.[3]
It presents Melbourne's biennial Dance Massive festival with Arts House and Malthouse Theatre, and is also involved with the Keir Choreographic Award.[4][5][6]
References
- Edwards, Grace (March 2012). "What is Dancehouse? - Dance Informa Magazine". dancemagazine.com.au. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- "Fancy Footwork at Carlton Hall". www.cchg.asn.au. Carlton Community History Group Inc. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- "Dancehouse". Time Out Melbourne. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- Keith Gallasch. "RealTime Arts - Magazine - issue 90 - dance massive: intro". www.realtimearts.net. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- Dee Jefferson (5 February 2017). "Dance Massive". Time Out Melbourne. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- Hawker, Philippa (18 April 2016). "Keir Choreographic Award leaps into discussion about the future of dance". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 September 2017.