Force Majeure has announced that Danielle Micich has been appointed artistic director/CEO of the company, taking over from Kate Champion. Micich will commence in the role mid 2015.
Micich is currently a core artist with Performing Lines WA. In 2014 she premiered her new work Overexposed at the State Theatre Centre of WA. As well as making work independently, Micich has choreographed for Buzz Dance Theatre, Barking Gecko and Nova Ensemble. Her choreography for Barking Gecko’s Driving Into Walls was nominated for a 2012 Helpmann Award. In 2011 she was associate director for Food, a co-production between Force Majeure and Belvoir Theatre. Micich was artistic director of Steps Youth Dance Company in Perth for four years.
Micich is thrilled by the appointment. “Watching Force Majeure over many years define its unique place in Australian theatre drew me towards making dance theatre myself,” she says. “The many people and companies I have worked with along the way have shaped the artist I am today.
Working with Kate Champion was a defining moment. I knew then I would pursue my practice in dance theatre. It's a great honour to follow on from one of Australia’s finest artistic directors and continue her legacy. Seeing the bigger picture is one thing, but knowing how to contribute and lead is another. I am very excited about my role in the future of Force Majeure.”
Dance Australia congratulates Danielle Micich!
Danielle Micich
