Programs
Future Makers
Emerging Artist Company
Future Makers is DMC’s emerging artist company. They meet Wednesday evenings (commencing April 1st) for a program comprising of a masterclass series, co-led performance season and a mainstage performance season across the year. Expressions of interest for 2026 now open.
Pro Class
Weekly Dance Training
DMC provides training for professional level contemporary dancers, led by DMC members and creative collaborators. Classes will recommence in a new format in April. In March, DMC hosts Dancing Thursdays @ DMC.
Pitch Lab
Collective Making Intensive
Pitch Lab is a fortnight-long paid intensive for professional dance makers interested in dance collaboration. Participants in the intensive work with DMC members on the process of generating and articulating ideas together.
Detour
Interconnected Dance Fellowship
Detour is a biennial interconnected residency program in partnership with six leading Australian dance companies. The 2025 fellows are Bella Waru and Feras Shaheen.
Thrive
DMC’s education program for school-aged children to develop skills in dance composition and performance.
Make It Happen
Skills Development Program
DMC’s 9-week crash course in all the things you need to know to make your project happen. Upskill in entrepreneurial management, project management, fundraising, marketing, stakeholder engagement and more.
Rapport
International Artists' Residency
Rapport is a transnational exchange partnership between Dance Makers Collective (AUS) and South East Dance (UK), enabling artists from both countries to undertake an international residency.
Dance On
Seniors Program
Dance On is a bespoke workshop series designed for elderly Australians of all abilities to participate in dance for pleasure, wellness and togetherness.
