WA Dance Teacher Networking Forum

Ausdance WA, in collaboration with the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport invites dance teachers and studio owners to join us for a discussion and networking opportunity on Thursday 29 January 2026.

This forum will provide you with the opportunity to:

• hear the latest on child safety in Dance in WA with updates from both Child Safeguarding Implementation Unit and Ausdance WA

• hear from guest speaker Dr Joanna Nicholas on her current research and resources in Wellbeing for Dancers

• network with other teachers and share challenges, tips and successes

• contribute your voice to shaping the focus of future child safety resources for Ausdance WA

Date: Thursday 29 January 2026

Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Where: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport Conference Room, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville

Free Event

Morning tea will be provided.

Is this forum for me?

If you are a studio owner, or work as a dance teacher at a school, studio or freelance and are interested in Safe Dance practices and Child Safety – this forum is for you!

Registrations close Friday 23 January 2026. Registrations are essential as spaces are limited.

If you can’t make it to the forum but would like to hear more about Ausdance WA, sign up to our Enews or contact director.wa@ausdance.org.au