BLAKDANCE PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Our Producer Development Program nurtures emerging producers, supporting professional development and hands-on experience. The producers take on lead roles through the BlakDance Residency and Dance Lab programs, with support and guidance from the BlakDance team.
Current members of the
Producer Development Program - 2021
Trudy Gunston -
Tour Coordinator,
Kullilli
Olivia Adams -
Emerging Producer,
Wuli Wuli
Producer Development Program Alumni
Emily Wells -
Producer,
Kamilaroi
Joella Warkill -
Associate Producer,
Descendant of the Yidinji people
Joshua Thaiday -
Emerging Creative Producer,
Torres Strait Islander with connection to Boigu Island and Darnley Island
Alinta McGrady -
Emerging Creative Producer,
Migunberri and Githabul Nation with ties to Kamilaroi Nation and Yuggera people
The Producer Development Program is funded through Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative. BlakDance received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland QASP funding for the initial program development in 2018.