BOLD
The BOLD Festival
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| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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A BOLD Critique
5-6.15pm, 8th March
National Film and Sound Archive
Join us for a timely conversation about arts criticism and its place in the sector. What are the responsibilities of a critic? Who are they writing for? What kind of criticism does the sector need? Who should be offering it? Award winning arts writers and critics Dr Michelle Potter, AM and Emma Batchelor will navigate these issues followed by an open discussion with the audience.
BOLD Moves
6.30-7.15pm, 8th March
National Film and Sound Archive
An insight into the foundations of Mirramu on Lake Weerewa and how Elizabeth has found inspiration from nature to continue to create and inspire as a prequel to the premier of her new film, Lake Song, directed by Sue Healey and featuring Canberra Dance Theatre's GOLD Company.
A BOLD Vision
7.30-8.40pm, 8th March
National Film and Sound Archive
To celebrate International Women's Day we are hosting a screening of ACT based and connected female dance film makers and directors.
Featuring films from the Chamaeleon Collective, QL2 Dance, Natsuko Yonezawa, Nerida Matthaei and The Stellar Company and the premiere of Lake Song, Directed by Elizabeth Cameron Dalman OAM and Sue Healey.
The Body Politic
10-11.30pm, 9th March
QL2 Dance Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre
A workshop facilitated by Tammi Gissell will explore the power of connection to country, self and identity through the lense of LGBTQI+ experience. An empowering, meditative and revealing opportunity to claim space and power of self.
Lasting / Maireannach (in Gaelic)
2-5pm, 9th March
QL2 Dance Studio, Gorman Arts Centre
What it means to be a respected elder in the community and how that translates into dance. The Lasting workshop will be like an extended informal dance class with a few cultural insights and a tale or two led by Morag Deyes.
A BOLD Sharing
5.15-5.45pm, 9th March
Gorman Arts Centre Gardens
A sharing of professional and community dance of all generations from Project Dust, the Chamaeleon Collective and Australian Dance Party featuring some of Australia's youngest dancers!
A BOLD Burlesque Breakfast
10am-12pm, 10th March
Canberra Dance Theatre
Slip into your inner showstar- the line, the style, the presence! Old school glamour, choreography and 'working the line' will be the focus of this workshop. Bring heels, a cheeky smile and a plate and stay while for a bite to eat, glass of bubbles and general laughter and love.
The BOLD Cake Off!
5-6pm, 9th March
QL2 Dance Theatre foyer, Gorman Arts Centre
Bake baby bake. Then bring your baking and we will not judge but instead share with community and tea.
Online Offerings
from 10am AEST, 8-10th March
Tammi Gissell shares her experiences and experience as a First Nations artist presenting and working in colonial institutions using dance and art
