DANCE . mOVE . cONNECT .
AUSTI’s Open studio program is a series of open classes designed for participants aged 18+, welcoming all abilities, bodies, and backgrounds. The program includes a mix of community-based open level classes and pre-professional / professional level training, supporting a broad range of experiences and goals. Classes focus on ballet, contemporary dance and diverse movement practices that strengthen both physical capacity and mental wellbeing while fostering genuine community connection.
Delivered by leading movement artists,classes are held within a supportive and inclusive environment where individual learning styles, creativity, curiosity, and lived experience are respected and valued. The program focuses on building physical capability, embodied awareness, and mental resilience, empowering participants to move with confidence, efficiency, and self-belief while supporting lifelong movement practice and appreciation of dance.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Develop Physical Literacy, Strength and Safe Movement Skills
Support Confidence, Resilience and Positive Mental Wellbeing
Encourage Creativity, Collaboration and Respectful Connection
WHO IS IT FOR?
All movement lovers (aged 18+)
COST: 1.5 hour = $15 | 2 hour = $20 | 4 hour = $40
DATES: Ongoing, see below for schedule
TIMES: 10am, 12:30pm & 7pm
LOCATION: Illawarra Moving Arts Hub | 270 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Coalcliff NSW, 2508
This is a fundraising event. All proceeds go towards supporting AUSTI. Dance and Physical Theatre's developmental dance company's annual programs. We thank you kindly for your support!
SCHEDULE 2026
Thursday 2nd July 10am - 11:30am: Reina Takeuchi | Contemporary (C)
Saturday 4th July 10am - 11:30am: Reina Takeuchi | Contemporary (C)
Thursday 9th July 10am - 11:30am: Sophie Richards | Contemporary (C)
Saturday 11th July 10am - 11:30am: Madeleine Backen | Contemporary (P)
Thursday 16th July 10am - 11:30am: Madeleine Backen | Contemporary (P)
Saturday 18th July 10am - 11:30am:TBC | (C)
Thursday 23rd July 12:30pm - 2:30pm: Lucky Lartey | Afro Contemporary (C)
Saturday 25th July 10am - 11:30am: Demi Martin | Ballet (C)
Thursday 30th July 10am - 11:30am: Hannah Brookes | Contemporary (P)