Orbost Studio for Dance Research
Name: Orbost Studio for Dance Research
Address: 24 Gordon St. Orbost, 3888
Traditional Owners: Gunnai-Kurnai & Bidewel & Manero-Ngarigo
Website: www.omeodance.com
About Orbost Studio for Dance Research
Orbost Studio for Dance Research in Orbost, East Gippsland was established by Omeo Dance Inc. in 2021 with the support of the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund — an Australian Government initiative. The Studio is one of the artistic workspaces of artists Rosalind Crisp and Andrew Morrish.
Space Information
- Dance studio 10m x 5m
- Light
- High ceiling
- Wooden floor
- Video projection and basic audio equipment available
- Rural outlook
Availability
January—June 2022
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access to studio
- Single step access to accommodation.
Accommodation
On site accommodation available for one artist. Own bedroom and bathroom in shared accommodation.
More than two artists will require accommodation offsite to be supported by On Residence.
Getting there and around
- 3 times daily V-line train & bus service between Melbourne and Orbost (6 hours travel time).
- Local shops accessible without a vehicle.
- Vehicle required for coast and forest access.
What’s On?
- Ongoing research practice by resident artists Rosalind Crisp and Andrew Morrish.
Orbost is in the far east of East Gippsland, an area until recently, rich in biodiversity. The fires of 2019/2020 and the continuing logging and government burning of pristine forests and coastal heathlands have decimated the landscape and created bitter divisions in the community. The evidence of ongoing colonialism is palpable if visiting artists are interested to look past the façade of tourism.
Priority Areas
- Research/practice in/with the body in dance
- Research/practice into solo performing
Host Offerings
- Exchanges with senior artists Rosalind Crisp and/or Andrew Morrish can be negotiated
- Informal showing(s) for local community can be arranged
Resident Requirements
- Studio time will be shared between the visiting artist and the two resident artists.
- As a consequence the studio needs to be kept clean and tidy and time tabling will be an initial task.
- Flexibility will also be necessary.
- Not suitable for working with large sets.
- Neighbourhood limits on sound volume