Australasian Dance Collective Gala: Celebrating 40 Years
Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) celebrates 40 years of inspiring contemporary dance from the company with an extraordinary Gala featuring exhilarating performances by artists from ADC, Camerata, Opera Queensland and Danny Harley (of The Kite String Tangle).
Guests will get a first glimpse of ADC’s 2025 Season with performance excerpts from works honouring the company’s legacy and heralding the future – all while raising funds for the Collective.
ADC Artistic Director & CEO, Amy Hollingsworth said: “This Gala is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 40 years of the company’s extraordinary commitment to our artform and our artists. We will continue to embrace our intergenerational focus and exhilarating interdisciplinary collaborations. Our heartfelt thanks to ADC’s long-time Major Partner, The Calile Hotel for supporting our creative vision and hosting this milestone event.”
Haesley Cush (CEO & co-partner of Ray White Collective) will get the bidding going on a live auction of exclusive items and behind-the-scenes experiences including a luxe stay at The Calile Hotel and decadent dinners at Brisbane’s most exquisite restaurants including sAme sAme, Biànca, hôntô and Agnes.
Australasian Dance Collective is one of Australia’s leading contemporary dance companies. Established in 1984 as Expressions Dance Company by Maggi Sietsma AM, the company has created more than 180 works by 80 national and international choreographers. Harnessing the talent of an extraordinary ensemble of six dancers, the company has achieved significant recognition through national awards, including three Helpmann Awards and three Australian Dance Awards.
Tickets for the ADC Gala Raffle are also on sale now via the ADC website, with over $6,500 worth of incredible prizes.
ADC’s 40th Anniversary Gala takes place Thursday 7 November 2024, 6.30pm – 9.30pm. Dress is Black Tie. Single tickets are $195 and group of four tickets are $700. The ticket price includes an evening of live performances as well as delectable canapés and bottomless drinks.
Book at www.australasiandancecollective.com/gala
ADC Gala, Image credit ADC