Alchemy Dance

Since 2001, Anne has cultivated a diverse, inclusive community where students explore presence, authenticity and creativity through improvised movement. In a practice of sensing, feeling and intuiting, the wisdom and beauty of the body is explored and celebrated. Students are invited to dance from the inside-out – giving form and expression to their inner landscape. Through this process awareness arises, opening the door to integration and transformation.

In the Alchemy Dance practice, the unique movement language of each dancer is nourished and deepened within a caring, compassionate community. Alchemy Dance is a life/art practice embracing our shared humanity, expanding creativity and uniting us in the bonds of community.

All classes include dancing, witnessing, reflecting and sharing in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Anne O’Keeffe has worked as a dancer, actor, choreographer and director for 43 years. She completed a B.Ed in Dance, Drama and Literature at Rusden in 1983, followed by a Grad Dip. in Choreography (1997) and a Master of Choreography (2009) at VCA. Anne has performed with independent Dance and Theatre companies and has choreographed for the Victorian Arts Centre, VCA, Dancehouse and for multiple festivals and theatre productions. She is Artistic Director and performs in her company Sirensong, creating multi-modal works including dance, theatre and a cappella singing. Anne is a highly experienced teacher of Improvisation, Choreography and Movement for Actors, including Improvisation and Choreography for VCA Dance School and Movement for Actors in VCA Music Theatre and Acting Schools (21 years). Anne’s fascination with improvisation, presence and embodiment led her to begin Alchemy Dance classes in 2001, informed by her training with Al Wunder, Skinner Releasing Technique and BMC. Over 25 years, she has built a diverse, inclusive community, making dance accessible to participants of all ages, backgrounds and movement abilities. Anne is currently mentoring students, teaching Presence and Embodiment Master Classes, and writing a book about the Alchemy Dance philosophies and practices.