Reeldance, the organisation supporting innovative creative practice in dance film and new media art, has announced it will cease to operate from August 31.
“The reason for this reluctant decision is due to the discontinuation of appropriate levels of funding, without which ReelDance is unable to sustain and develop its core program activities,” says president Vincent Sheehan. “In recent months we have thoroughly explored a range of alternative business models, resulting in no viable options.”
Reeldance was established 12 years ago and has forged a reputation as a world-leading organisation dedicated to commissioning, exhibiting, promoting and collecting Australian and international dance on screen. It held a Dance on Screen Festival biennially since 2000, celebrating the art of dance film and video, as well as presenting awards.
Its final event will be a “Dance on Screen” event at Carriageworks, Sydney, on Thursday 16 August.
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