James Batch News

With 30 works across three festivals, an international Company in Residence and a program involving over 100 artists, Arts House 2017 Season 1 cements Arts House's position as Melbourne's home of innovative and experimental performance.

This April, Dancehouse, Carriageworks and the Keir Foundation present the premieres of eight works by outstanding commissioned artists for the 2016 Keir Choreographic Award (KCA), Australia's first major choreographic award. Performing in two programs over five days (April 26-30) at Melbourne's Dancehouse, the eight choreographers compete for the prestigious award and a $30,000 first-place cash prize, with four finalists to be announced on the final evening.

This April, Dancehouse, Carriageworks and the Keir Foundation present the premieres of eight works by outstanding commissioned artists for the 2016 Keir Choreographic Award (KCA), Australia's first major choreographic award. Performing in two programs over five days (April 26-30) at Melbourne's Dancehouse, the eight choreographers compete for the prestigious award and a $30,000 first-place cash prize, with four finalists to be announced on the final evening.

Chunky Move willpresent the world premiere of AORTA, a new work by award winning choreographer and dancer, Stephanie Lake. AORTA has been commissioned by Chunky Move as part of Next Move - a program committed to nurturing the next generation of Australia's leading dance makers.

Chunky Move is thrilled to present the world premiere of AORTA, a new work by award winning choreographer and dancer, Stephanie Lake. AORTA has been commissioned by Chunky Move as part of Next Move - a program committed to nurturing the next generation of Australia's leading dance makers.

Chunky Move willpresent the world premiere of AORTA, a new work by award winning choreographer and dancer, Stephanie Lake. AORTA has been commissioned by Chunky Move as part of Next Move - a program committed to nurturing the next generation of Australia's leading dance makers.