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With much sadness we say goodbye to the wonder that is Patricia Wood who is leaving her post as Studio Manager at RMW. She is heading off into the world to undertake a residency in Paris, to work with Tasdance later in the year and be the amazing artist and dancer that she is. From all of us at RMW we would like to thank her for her time, energy, passion for the studio and her enormous contribution in making the stud

A brand new program from ReadyMade to support the independent dance community… DanceLIFE sessions 2018 DanceLIFE Sessions comes from the necessity to experiment and devise resilient work practices and tactical approaches, for working as artists in Australia in an ever-changing cultural environment. The focus is on work processes and the complex relationships between artists and their everyday lives. Supported b

Happy Hour April 2018 was a hoot! ReadyMade’s new co-director Julie-Anne Long, invited five renowned artists who have a rich and extensive history as part of the Sydney performance scene — Martin del Amo, Anton, Nikki Heywood, Tony Osborne and Kathy Cogill. The artists all relished the opportunity to present their new performance pieces. A delightful evening all round with full houses both nights and great to see so

ROSALIND CRISP 2 & 4-DAY WORKSHOPS @ ReadyMade Studio Ultimo, Sydney. For over thirty years Rosalind Crisp has been dancing from and with the materiality of her body — the heavy weights that are continually present (gravity, flesh, breath, contents) and the ephemerals (imagination, attention and how things are constantly changing). WORKSHOP 1: July 7 & 8, 2018 plunging into the vast vat of bodily materials /

Embryological Origins An embryo is a complete unity of form, function and environment. You make your body … you made it. Jaap van der Waal | Embryo Motion This workshop is an opportunity for professional development as well as an introduction to the Body- Mind Centering ® approach to the inherent intelligence of the moving body. The practice offers a rich palate of experiences for both the beginner and the more

Initiated by the Mayor of London in 2006, the biennial Big Dance is a participatory dance festival. It is a celebration of dance for all ages and all levels of ability. 2018 sees Australia take the leading role for this global event, with Ausdance NSW and Victoria presenting the 2018 Big Dance. You will have the opportunity to learn the Big Dance, choreographed by Frances Rings and Craig Bary and perform it at one of

Choreographers: Applications for DirtyFeet’s 2018 Choreographic Lab Program are now open. Go to http://www.dirtyfeet.com.au/choreographic-lab for all the information or email megan@dirtyfeet.com.au, due midnight Monday 5 March. The Choreographic Lab provides a safe environment where early career professionals can come togeth

2018 we are coming for you! Image Martin Fox, Artist Benjamin Hancock Happy Hour 2017 In a world that is increasingly topsy-turvy we are met with constant challenges on a day-to-day basis – socially, politically and environmentally. It is in this environment that art and art making can provide a way to navigate unknown territories and question and interrogate our lives with creativity and purpose. Acting with p

Don’t Miss HAPPY HOUR 2# at the ReadyMade Works Studio featuring a fabulous line up Sydney’s finest makers. Rosie Dennis, Raghav Handa and Sara Black. Curated by Martin del Amo. When: Sat 2nd/ Sun 3rd September Time: 5 pm Cost: $15 Where: ReadyMade Studio Ultimo Bookings essential as seating is limited: https://www.trybooking.com/RGLJ MORE INFORMATION: To read our online program/ artist bios, go to: https://rea