15 YEARS OF KAGE
KAGE COACH 2012 - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
An Intensive Mentoring Opportunity for Dancers, Circus Artists, Actors and Physical Performers.
KAGE is currently calling for applications from recent graduates and emerging artists to be taken under KAGE's wing in 2012.
KAGE COACH is a program run by KAGE Co-creative Directors Kate Denborough and Gerard Van Dyck with support from KAGE's General Manager, Simone Collins. Originally formed out of Kate and Gerard's desire to provide emerging artists with practical advice and support as they head towards a professional career in the arts, in 2012 KAGE is pleased to be able to offer four groups or individuals the opportunity to work with Kate and Gerard in an intensive mentoring relationship as part of KAGE COACH. Those selected get rehearsal space and financial assistance plus much more.
Applications close: 5pm on Thursday 9th February (via email only).
LOOK RIGHT THROUGH ME
Look Right Through Me premiered at the Malthouse Theatre on the 9th of September 2011. It was the second world premiere from KAGE in 2011.
"It's dance that will make you cry, gasp, and grin: it's Michael Leunig with a huge 'wow' factor." - Roger Nelson, Laneway Magazine
Watch the trailer, find out more, or make a donation to this stunning work.
KAGE ON TV - MEMORY PLAY ABOUT SUNDOWNER ON ABC'S ARTSCAPE
KAGE is proud to announce that the ABC's Artscape television program has come on board to film a documentary on the creation and development of SUNDOWNER.
The documentary titled MEMORY PLAY went to air at 10:00pm on ABC 1, Tuesday 13 September 2011, you can watch it here!
Artscape offers an intimate and in-depth journey into the minds, lives and works of Australian and international arts practitioners. Artscape is the place for discussion, analysis and celebration of works being created, exhibited and performed across the country.
The ABC have been following SUNDOWNER over the last few months as the work has been developing and have filmed rehearsals, meetings and community showings as well as having completed interviews with the cast, creatives and community focus group from Alzheimers Australia.
For the final issue of KAGE Communication, for 2010, where this huge news was first announced please click here.
KAGE COACH COMPANY CLASSES
For August only, KAGE is pleased to be opeing up our company warm up classes to you. KAGE company classes are the perfect way to unwind, get fit and improve flexibility and strength. Classes are taught by some of Australia's best dance teachers. To find out more check out the latest KAGE Communication.
SUNDOWNER WRAP UP
Sundowner premiered at the Castlemaine State Festival in April 2011 to full houses.
This breathtaking performance traversed sorrow, fears, humour, and dignity. Through the eyes of three generations, Sundowner told the stories of so many Australian families.
Chris Boyd in his review in The Australian said "Sundowner succeeds in what it set out to do; engage, educate and entertain."
Were you moved by Sundowner? Did a particular dancer deliver a stunning performance?
You can nominate a choreographer, a dancer, a company or a show for an Australian Dance Award.
Read alll about the success of this world premiere season of Sundowner here.
SUNDOWNER WORLD PREMIERE SEASON ANNOUNCED
Find out everything you need to know right here.
ABBOTSFORD CONVENT OPEN DAY - NOVEMBER 2010
KAGE joined in the celebrations of the Abbotsford Convent Open Day on Sunday 7 November 2010. For full details of KAGE's involvement and other activities KAGE have been up too please read the November Issue of KAGE Communication.
LAUNCH OF NEW E-NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2010
KAGE is pleased to launch a new e-newsletter to their subscribers - KAGE Communication.
If you weren't signed up in time, don't worry as you can take a look at the October newsletter here.
If you would like to join up please click on the link on the right hand side.
AUGUST MUSINGS
Simone Collins, KAGE's General Manager, was recently interviewed for the August edition of the Abbotsford Convent's newsletter - The Muse. Take a look at it here.
NEWS - MARCH 2010
Co-creative directors of KAGE, Kate Denborough and Gerard Van Dyck are excited to announce the appointment of Simone Collins as the company's first General Manager.
Simone moved to from Brisbane to Melbourne in July 2008 and quickly established herself here through working with a wide range of artists and arts organisations.
Simone's first engagement in Melbourne was with the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2008 where she produced their four Fed Square projects. She returned to Fringe again in 2009 and took on the new role of Artist Development Coordinator initiating a complete overhaul of the Fringe Awards and the judging process.
Simone was the Producer for Western Edge Youth Arts' Big West Festival show Frolic, Production Manager for The Emerging Writers' Festival, and has also worked closely with Next Wave, The Moomba Festival, White Whale Theatre Company, St Kilda Festival and Opera Australia as Project Manager for their annual fundraising gala.
'I am simply thrilled by the opportunity that has presented itself here at KAGE. KAGE create radical, emotional work and with two new works in development, Sundowner and Look Right Through Me, it's an exciting time to join. The appointment of a General Manager is a strong step for the company and a real commitment to their future.' she said.
Simone is also currently working for John Paxinos and Associates where her clients include The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas, Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Melbourne Writers' Festival.
