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 welcomes All Levels of 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: 10 - 11:30am
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
Saturday 22nd August 10am - 11.30am: Nat Cunzolo (Contemporary - All levels)
Saturday 12th September 10am - 11.30am: Nat Cunzolo (Contemporary - All levels)
Saturday 26th September 10am - 11.30am : Tom Kenttä (Qi Gong x Somatic work - All levels)
Saturday 17th October 10am - 11.30am : Reina Takeuchi (Somatic Practice - All levels)
Saturday 7th November 10am - 11.30: Sophie Richards (Contemporary - All Levels)
Saturday 14th November 10am-11.30am: Emma Saunders (Contemporary - All Levels)