Register NOW for The Northern Rivers Dance & Physical Theatre – CATCH UP.

This is your opportunity to connect, share ideas, goals and aspirations, and plan to create a vibrant future for the industry.

Hosted by Arts Northern Rivers (ANR) and Theatre Network Australia (TNA) the CATCH UP responds to the Independent Dance Sector Report (2024) and one of the ANR Dance Sector Uplift Report’s key recommendations of a convergence to revitalise and reactivate the sector.

The session will be facilitated by Joshua Lowe and Steph Speirs from TNA who will share some of the findings and recommendations from both reports focusing on current challenges and opportunities.

Hear from Critical Path sharing how they provide support for regionally based artists and NORPA, giving an update on their goals and programs for 2025 and beyond. Dance artists and small orgs will have the opportunity to present “Firecrackers” - one minute to share a brief update on current works and practice.

After the session a free bus provided by Spaghetti Circus will take you to the National Circus Festival at the Mullum Showgrounds to have a drink and continue the conversations. There is the opportunity to join the circus crew for their nightly buffet and catch the Trainers Program Cabaret - 7.30pm to 8.30pm - showcasing fresh new works created during the week.

Accessibility
The Drill Hall Theatre is a wheelchair accessible venue with an accessible bathroom. Auslan interpreters are available for d/Deaf and/or hard of hearing guests. If you plan on attending and you require an Auslan interpreter or any other support, please let us know as soon as possible.

CATCH UP is supported by Arts Northern Rivers, Theatre Network Australia and NORPA with assistance from Critical Path and National Circus Festival.

When registering, your information will only be shared with Arts Northern Rivers and Theatre Network Australia in order to run this event.

Images by Kate Holmes Photographer from Practice and Play - a Northern Rivers dance initiative.