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STOP PRESS: CLOSING DATE NOW 9 DECEMBER
We're a bit worried that some eligible people heard about "Soft Landing" too late -- or haven't heard at all!
Yes, the original closing date has passed. And we need to assess and get back to you by 20 December. BUT… if you're having trouble getting your application in, or you only just heard about Soft Landing, then contact us right now!
So if you graduate this year, apply now! Or if you know someone who is graduating (or who graduated in the last 2 years), elbow them in the ribs and tell them to apply!
And make sure to let us know its on the way.
softlanding@QL2.org.au softlanding@QL2.org.au
Apply now! new dance graduates (one or 2 years out)
A fantastic free 4-week development opportunity with Amelia McQueen, Gabrielle Nankivell, and Solon Ulbrich
Soft Landing 2012: 'you are your clay' 1 – 27 February 2012
Soft Landing is a collaborative professional development program at QL2 Dance, Canberra. This program offers a unique opportunity for 8-12 tertiary dance graduates to engage, collaborate and forge creative partnerships for the future. Soft Landing supports recent graduates during the difficult transition from the tertiary course into the dance profession.
Independent dancer and choreographer Amelia McQueen will be full-time director Soft Landing 1 for 2012. Amelia has had extensive experience in previous Soft Landings, working closely with Solon Ulbrich in developing and refining the program. Visiting Artists Gabrielle Nankivell and Solon Ulbrich will work intensively with you for two days each: sharing their process, revealing their working life, challenging you physically, and stimulating new perceptions of your dance future.
 In a demanding non-university setting, Soft Landing will develop your capacity to respond to choreographers with professional rigour, choreographic intelligence and an awareness of context. You will maintain and extend dance training, share knowledge and skills with interstate graduates, and launch a creative practice for the future.
It concludes with an "in progress" performance showing at QL2’s theatre. You will undertake a full time creative process including daily technique class, choreographic research, and mentored feedback. You will contribute research tasks and creative materials relevant to your personal goals. There will also be sessions on practical information including copyright and risk management; and opportunities to develop teaching and production skills.
Can I apply?
All dance graduates within the first two years after completing their degree are eligible.
Soft Landing has a core period of 4 weeks in Canberra, with a timetable filling 5-6 days per week. You must make a clear commitment to the entire process and be available full-time for the period.
You should also be prepared to engage in online discussion and research prior to the studio development: and we will provide limited online and phone mentoring support after this.
Costs
There is no fee to participate, and QL2 will pay you an allowance of $200 towards your costs. You must make your own arrangements for your stay in Canberra.
While we have been unsuccessful in getting funding to increase the stipend, Soft Landing 2011 is confirmed, and will definitely go ahead. Thanks to our donors!
How to apply
If you would like to apply for Soft Landing:
1) Send your CV including references, photo and brief cover letter expressing reasons for your interest, to: softlanding@ql2.org.au; and
2) Prepare a video with up to 10 minutes of material demonstrating your dance experience and skill. This can be submitted by:
· uploading it to Youtube or Vimeo (make it private, and send us the link) or
· sending a .mov file (max 100Mb) by a free file transfer service such as yousendit.com
Selection
Prime selection criteria will be:
- a demonstrated desire to work in a mentored environment with Amelia and the visiting artists;
- potential benefit to the participant, as an artist;
- potential contribution of that participant to Australian dance;
- consideration of availability, commitment, physical capacity and diversity.
Applications will be assessed by:
- Amelia McQueen: Project Director
- Ruth Osborne: Artistic Director QL2
Dates
- NEW DEADLINE: expressions of interest must be received by: 9 December 2011
- Successful applicants will be advised by email by: 20 December, 2011
- Core intensive: 1 February to 27 February 2012
Testimonials
6 years of successful participants are now at the forefront of dance in Australia and overseas, in companies and independent practice.
“It gave me back the confidence that I lost in dance school and helped me believe in myself.”
“… gave me not only a new kind of inspiration but also the necessary knowledge and tools to survive in this tough industry.”
“… gave me a confidence in my performance practice and I made invaluable professional connections … really expanded my view of dance practice and the industry”
“… a launching pad for those who have just finished full time study and will benefit from reflection."
“I had such a powerful transformation … I found the courage required to source my own opportunities and ensure I was stepping closer towards my goals.”
“… Soft Landing taught me how to overcome fears with my dancing and as a person. It allowed me to break through walls I had around me. It set me up with new connections.”
“… the group … feels more like my peers than my year group from university… because they were committed to developing into professional artists.”
Contact
If you have any further queries please contact softlanding@ql2.org.au
AMELIA MCQUEEN graduated from AC Arts and formed ‘dropArt’. She developed a role under Tanja Liedtke for Twelfth Floor that she has performed in Australia, the UK and Germany. She has performed with Tanz Atelier Wien (Vienna), Tasdance and Stalker and tours with Strange Fruit. She has done extensive study in Europe under Julyen Hamilton, Deborah Hay, Katie Duck, David Zambrano, Anouk van Dijk and Les Slovaks. Her collaboration Soft Targets with Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal and Bilwa was commissioned for the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2010.
SOLON ULBRICH is an Australian independent director, choreographer, and teacher. A graduate of the VCA, Sol’s performance career includes ADT and Ricochet Dance Productions (UK). He was Rehearsal Director for ADT and Tasdance and recently choreographed a new work for Tasdance. He was director for Soft Landing at QL2 since 2006. His teaching experience includes contemporary and yoga techniques for companies including ADT, Bangarra, Dance North and Power Living Australia.
GABRIELLE NANKIVELL has directed and co-directed performances in Australia, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, UK, Croatia, Armenia and Portugal. She has created and performed with Ultima Vez/Wim Vandekeybus, ADT, Luke Smiles Gavin Webber, Raul Maia (Portugal), Alexander Baervoets (Belgium), Aaben Dans/Thomas Eisenhardt , Ballet Braunschweig and Thomas Steyaert. In 2011 she is touring her solo work I left my shoes on warm concrete and stood in the rain through Mobile States.
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