Congratulations to Zoë Brown-Holten, recipient of our First Nations Dancer Placement for 2023.
Zoë will be welcomed into our rehearsals and projects across the year starting with rehearsals for ‘Manifesto’ in January.
A little about Zoë:
Zoë Brown-Holten is a descendant of the (Th)Dunghutti, Gomeroi and Wiradjuri tribes originating from the south coast of NSW and relocated to Woi Wurrung country to complete her tertiary studies at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Prior to her VCA studies, Zoë trained with Bangarra Dance Theatre’s youth facilitators Sidney Saltner, Chantell Kerr and Patrick Thaiday (2015-2019).
During her time at the VCA, Zoë performed in works by Lucy Guerin, Ngioka Bunda-Heath, Gregory Lorenzutti, Daniel Riley, Brianna Kell and Anna Smith. Zoë is curious about interdisciplinary collaborations and retracing songlines from (Th)Dunghutti country to inform the development of her practice.
Zoë is the inaugural Ann Kantor Scholar at VCA Dance in 2022. Since leaving VCA she has choreographed for a project curated by Jody Haines (photographer/artist) and was involved in the project ‘Blaktivism’.
Thank you to Luke Currie-Richardson for assisting with the application process and decision.
APPLICATION INFORMATION - Applications now closed
Stephanie Lake Company welcomes Naarm/Melbourne based First Nations dancers and/or choreographers, of all levels of experience, to apply for a placement with the company, across our 2023 program.
The successful dance artist will be involved in various exciting projects across 2023, including:
Rehearsal of existing works, eg; Manifesto
Creative development of new work - working alongside the company dancers in creative tasks and rehearsal
Insight into the work ‘behind the scenes’ including production, producing and collaboration
Mentorship from Stephanie Lake
Dates and times are flexible and can be designed according to the availability of the recipient, adding up to the equivalent of approximately 7 full-time weeks spread across January - December 2023. One position will be offered.
DETAILS
Fee: $7,500 + super (paid in two installments)
Place: Various studios in Naarm/Melbourne
Dates: As agreed between SLC and artist
Applications close: Now closed.
APPLY
To apply please email beth@stephanielake.com.au with:
A few sentences about yourself and your dance background
A few sentences about why you’d like this placement
A link to footage of yourself dancing and/or your choreographic showreel (approximately 1 - 3 minutes)
A short Bio (optional)
ELIGIBILITY
This placement is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance artists based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. International applications are not eligible.
Applicants are expected to have completed tertiary level training (or equivalent) and above.