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

  1. Develop Physical Literacy, Strength and Safe Movement Skills

  2. Support Confidence, Resilience and Positive Mental Wellbeing

  3. 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 28th May 7pm - 8:30pm: Lisa Maris McDonell | Ballet (C)

Saturday 30th May 12:30pm -2pm: Natalie Cunzolo | Contemporary (C)

Thursday 4th June 10am - 11:30am: Madeleine Backen | Contemporary (C)

Saturday 6th June 10am - 12pm: Rhiannon Newton | Contemporary (C)

Thursday 11th June 10am - 11:30am: Lisa Maris McDonell | Ballet (C)

Saturday 13th June 10am - 11:30am: Sophie Richards | Contemporary (C)

Thursday 18th June 12:30pm - 2:30pm: Luckey Lartey | Afro Contemporary (C)

Saturday 20th June 12:30pm - 2:30pm: Francesca Gozdek | Contemporary (C)

Thursday 25th May 10am - 11:30am: Reina Takeuchi | Contemporary (C)

Saturday 27th June 12:30pm - 2:30pm: Francesca Gozdek | Contemporary (C)





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