Dance Integrated Australia
A$1,205
of $500 targetyrs ago
Successful on 14th Jun 2014 at 8:36AM.
Hello viewers,
My name is Shuling. I'm a recent graduate student from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts majoring in the Bachelor of Arts in Dance.
As a professional dancer new to the workforce, I have been given an amazing opportunity to assist Philip Channells (former Artistic Director, Restless Dance Theatre 2009-2012) as an Associate Artist with his upcoming Hong Kong “New Works Forum: Challenging Perspective on Physicalities and Bodies” and his on going practice called PERFECT (im)PERFECTIONS - stories untold.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
Dance to me has been a very big part of my life and has inspired, helped, and motivated me in every way possible. It has opened me creatively and has allowed me to explore, experience, and discover things about myself, about others and the world around me.
This project is highly important to me because I believe it keeps the art in the world alive, as well as giving people with a disability a chance to open up, explore and present their thoughts and ideas in a creative manner and in an inclusive environment. To be given the opportunity to collaborate with these amazing unique artists, to exchange experiences and techniques, and to learn from each other; the communication between us, is a privilege.
Growing up with a brother who has learning difficulties who has been through social exclusion, as well as being around his friends who has disabilities; I'm interested in working with artists who have disability, experience mental health issues or has been experienced social exclusion in some way. I like to hear their opinions and thoughts about issues and or/ideas and to work with them through movement exploration.
In 2013, I did a secondment with Philip Channells at the Bundanon Trust , NSW where I was a part of the first Dance Integrated Australia project - "Beyond Technique Residency". It was there where I was first exposed to working creatively with artists with disability. This residency opened up my mind and the possibilities, and gave me the opportunity to collaborate and perform with them.
I was roommates with a young women who has a physical disability. Working and sharing a room with Georgia over the residency pushed me, and soon, I learnt how to communicate with her through sign language. By the end of the residency we were able to communicate with each other and I learnt so much about this amazing woman and what she has done in the world.
This residency made me realize that these artists don't have a disability. They're able, capable and just as creative as we are.
We are one.
WHY SUPPORT ME
Social exclusion for people with disability has been a huge ongoing problem. Witnessing my brother who has been through this, it’s important to me to help create an environment where social exclusion does not exist. I want to be able to show others that with or without disability, we can work as one - together, there is no difference between one another.
Please help support my cause by your generous contribution to raise this awareness internationally, to help launch my career as a professional dancer, and to give an opportunity to those with "differing" ability. If that doesn't convince you, please do it for those who have been discriminated, bullied, and hurt. Give them the chance to express themselves through another form.
NEW WORKS FORUM – CHALLENGING PERSPECTIVE ON PHYSICALITIES AND BODIES
The upcoming "New Works Forum: Challenging Perspectives on Physicalities and Bodies" will explore ways of producing inclusive performances for artists with diverse backgrounds and physical abilities at different venues. Speakers from overseas will share their creative processes with reference to their respective productions Sloap and PERFECT (im)PERFECTIONS - stories untold. We’re mainly working with mid career artists with different embodiment/practice.
In preparation for the opening of Freespace, one of the performing arts facilities of the West Kowloon Cultural District, we have initiated the New Works Forum, a platform for Hong Kong artists working across different fields who are interested in expanding their practice into new areas, to explore innovative ways of creating and performing, thinking and discussing topics around contemporary performances.
For further information check the the link below:
http://www.westkowloon.hk/en/whats-on/current-forthcoming/new-works-forum-challenging-perspectives-on-physicalities-and-bodies/
http://philipchannells.com/2014/02/26/perfect-imperfections-stories-untold-2/
ABOUT DANCE INTEGRATED AUSTRALIA
Dance integrated Australia was established in 2012 by Creative Director, Philip Channells. Channells is one of Australia's leading experts in disability-inclusive dance practice. He is fiercely committed to the development of thriving artistic cultural communities that integrate people form diverse age groups, backgrounds and life experience.
Located in Federal (on the NSW North Coast), Dance Integrated Australia provides creative opportunities and pathways for emerging and established artists to engage in professional practice. It engages people of diverse cultural backgrounds in an inclusive environment. Led by co-operative of associate artists with and without disability, we specialize in high quality dance education and performance projects, advocacy for disability arts practice, and professional development for dancers, teachers and artists working in schools, community groups a day centers.
"Founded by my desire to work with artists from diverse backgrounds and physicalities from around the world, Dance Integrated Australia strives to create new opportunities and performance work that is inspired by the life experience of the people we collaborate with." - Philip Channells.
In 2012 Channells was appointed Ambassador of Bundanon Trust's Artist in Residency program, through dance education and performance work in Australia, Europe, and Asia, he builds a collaborative environment conducive to creativity and social inclusion.
Purpose
To create new opportunities for people with and without a disability to collaborate artistically.
Our mission is to develop the dance sector with inclusive processes of engagement through dance education and community cultural development.
Our vision is to generate high quality artistic outcomes and develop exciting opportunities for artists to excel in dance.
For more information check out the link below:
http://philipchannells.com/video/
My name is Shuling. I'm a recent graduate student from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts majoring in the Bachelor of Arts in Dance.
As a professional dancer new to the workforce, I have been given an amazing opportunity to assist Philip Channells (former Artistic Director, Restless Dance Theatre 2009-2012) as an Associate Artist with his upcoming Hong Kong “New Works Forum: Challenging Perspective on Physicalities and Bodies” and his on going practice called PERFECT (im)PERFECTIONS - stories untold.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
Dance to me has been a very big part of my life and has inspired, helped, and motivated me in every way possible. It has opened me creatively and has allowed me to explore, experience, and discover things about myself, about others and the world around me.
This project is highly important to me because I believe it keeps the art in the world alive, as well as giving people with a disability a chance to open up, explore and present their thoughts and ideas in a creative manner and in an inclusive environment. To be given the opportunity to collaborate with these amazing unique artists, to exchange experiences and techniques, and to learn from each other; the communication between us, is a privilege.
Growing up with a brother who has learning difficulties who has been through social exclusion, as well as being around his friends who has disabilities; I'm interested in working with artists who have disability, experience mental health issues or has been experienced social exclusion in some way. I like to hear their opinions and thoughts about issues and or/ideas and to work with them through movement exploration.
In 2013, I did a secondment with Philip Channells at the Bundanon Trust , NSW where I was a part of the first Dance Integrated Australia project - "Beyond Technique Residency". It was there where I was first exposed to working creatively with artists with disability. This residency opened up my mind and the possibilities, and gave me the opportunity to collaborate and perform with them.
I was roommates with a young women who has a physical disability. Working and sharing a room with Georgia over the residency pushed me, and soon, I learnt how to communicate with her through sign language. By the end of the residency we were able to communicate with each other and I learnt so much about this amazing woman and what she has done in the world.
This residency made me realize that these artists don't have a disability. They're able, capable and just as creative as we are.
We are one.
WHY SUPPORT ME
Social exclusion for people with disability has been a huge ongoing problem. Witnessing my brother who has been through this, it’s important to me to help create an environment where social exclusion does not exist. I want to be able to show others that with or without disability, we can work as one - together, there is no difference between one another.
Please help support my cause by your generous contribution to raise this awareness internationally, to help launch my career as a professional dancer, and to give an opportunity to those with "differing" ability. If that doesn't convince you, please do it for those who have been discriminated, bullied, and hurt. Give them the chance to express themselves through another form.
NEW WORKS FORUM – CHALLENGING PERSPECTIVE ON PHYSICALITIES AND BODIES
The upcoming "New Works Forum: Challenging Perspectives on Physicalities and Bodies" will explore ways of producing inclusive performances for artists with diverse backgrounds and physical abilities at different venues. Speakers from overseas will share their creative processes with reference to their respective productions Sloap and PERFECT (im)PERFECTIONS - stories untold. We’re mainly working with mid career artists with different embodiment/practice.
In preparation for the opening of Freespace, one of the performing arts facilities of the West Kowloon Cultural District, we have initiated the New Works Forum, a platform for Hong Kong artists working across different fields who are interested in expanding their practice into new areas, to explore innovative ways of creating and performing, thinking and discussing topics around contemporary performances.
For further information check the the link below:
http://www.westkowloon.hk/en/whats-on/current-forthcoming/new-works-forum-challenging-perspectives-on-physicalities-and-bodies/
http://philipchannells.com/2014/02/26/perfect-imperfections-stories-untold-2/
ABOUT DANCE INTEGRATED AUSTRALIA
Dance integrated Australia was established in 2012 by Creative Director, Philip Channells. Channells is one of Australia's leading experts in disability-inclusive dance practice. He is fiercely committed to the development of thriving artistic cultural communities that integrate people form diverse age groups, backgrounds and life experience.
Located in Federal (on the NSW North Coast), Dance Integrated Australia provides creative opportunities and pathways for emerging and established artists to engage in professional practice. It engages people of diverse cultural backgrounds in an inclusive environment. Led by co-operative of associate artists with and without disability, we specialize in high quality dance education and performance projects, advocacy for disability arts practice, and professional development for dancers, teachers and artists working in schools, community groups a day centers.
"Founded by my desire to work with artists from diverse backgrounds and physicalities from around the world, Dance Integrated Australia strives to create new opportunities and performance work that is inspired by the life experience of the people we collaborate with." - Philip Channells.
In 2012 Channells was appointed Ambassador of Bundanon Trust's Artist in Residency program, through dance education and performance work in Australia, Europe, and Asia, he builds a collaborative environment conducive to creativity and social inclusion.
Purpose
To create new opportunities for people with and without a disability to collaborate artistically.
Our mission is to develop the dance sector with inclusive processes of engagement through dance education and community cultural development.
Our vision is to generate high quality artistic outcomes and develop exciting opportunities for artists to excel in dance.
For more information check out the link below:
http://philipchannells.com/video/
How The Funds Will Be Used
I will intend to use the target funds to pay for my accommodation. Any other extra funds will go towards flights, food, transportation, and small "thank you" gifts for the people I get to work closely with.
Accommodation: $500
Flights: $700
Food: $90
Transportation: $90
Gifts: $20
Accommodation: $500
Flights: $700
Food: $90
Transportation: $90
Gifts: $20
The Challenges
Cultural communications could be a challenge but being exposed to an international environment in my younger days, I feel I'll be able to handle it.
The reward will be a small thank you for your generosity!
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The reward will be a short film created by me of my experience and the work that we will execute in Hong Kong. This will be sent to your email.
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The reward will be a short film created by me of my experience and the work that we will execute in Hong Kong AS WELL AS a photo reel. This will be sent to your email.
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