About this Event
This October, the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, where forest meets ocean, will play host to a vibrant and inspiring weekend of dance workshops especially designed for people aged 50 and over.
Breathe, Move, Belong is a first-of-its-kind gathering that brings together two dynamic dance communities: the renowned GOLD (Growing Old Disgracefully) dancers from Canberra Dance Theatre, and the local Wellbeing In Motion 50+ dancers from Batemans Bay.
This creative collaboration offers participants the opportunity to explore a rich program of movement workshops that centres around joy, expression, and connection.
Workshops will feature various styles of dance, improvisation and gentle somatic practices, inviting older adults to engage deeply with their bodies, with each other, and with the surrounding natural beauty of the South Coast.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply curious to reconnect with your body in a supportive and inspiring environment, this is an opportunity to move, create, and belong.
DATES: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th October, (October Long weekend) 2025
TIMES: 9am - 3.00pm Daily
Friday 3rd October
South Durras (18km North of Batemans Bay). A Guided Nature Walk, outdoor movement workshop activity at a local ‘River of Art’ Exhibition - South Durras Community Hall (see indicative schedule below).
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th
Bay Pavilions Arts + Aquatic (Dance / Rehearsal Studio) 12 Vesper, Batemans Bay
Further detail on each individual session can be found here however please note that this schedule is indicative only and subject to change until finalised . Tickets for single 1.5hr sessions will go on sale at the end of August.
COST:
3 x days $170.00 (including Friday at South Durras)
2 x days $120.00 (Saturday & Sunday)
1 x day $75.00 One full day (either Friday, Saturday or Sunday)
Sessional Price: 1 x 1.5hr workshop $30.00 Note: It will be possible to book multiple workshops across the 3 days. These sessional tickets will be released shortly, once all session details are confirmed.
Please note: *Workshop fees will help to cover costs of the workshop, including venue hire and light catering. Our aim is not to make profit, but to provide an enriching experience for participants.
All workshops are designed for people who are able to move independently and without mobility aids.
3PM - Informal Showing / sharing session for friends and family and/or the public
At the culmination of our three days together we will invite our family and friends to share bits and pieces of our movement explorations over the three days. The GOLD dancers will perform a piece from their exquisite performance repertoire to conclude our event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bay Pavilions, 12 Vesper Street, Batemans Bay, Australia
AUD 0.00 to AUD 170.00
