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Announcement posted by Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts 06 Jun 2017

Open Your Eyes to the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts - Open Day 17 June 2017

Watching rehearsals, taking tours, and talking to teachers and students will open the public’s eyes to new opportunities at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) on Saturday 17 June.

ACPA’s first Open Day at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art (Fortitude Valley) promises to reveal what goes on behind the scenes at Australia’s only training centre offering nationally accredited courses that incorporate all performing arts genres, including classes dedicated to Indigenous cultural fusion.

ACPA CEO, Dr Dimitri Kopanakis, said the Open Day would put the talents of Australia’s emerging performing artists under the spotlight as they rehearse for the mid-year student showcase.

“Open Day is a chance for prospective students to learn more about ACPA’s courses, while checking out the professional facilities that our students enjoy,” Dr Kopanakis said.

"It’s also an opportunity for our current students’ families to see how they’re progressing, and to watch them in action in rehearsal mode.

“And we’re looking forward to welcoming past students to our new home, as well as giving our many supporters a glimpse of what we are achieving.”

From 10 am to 1 pm, student-led tours will include displays and watching rehearsals in three separate performance spaces dedicated to acting, dancing and music. ACPA music students will also be performing in the foyer of the Judith Wright Centre.

Dr Kopanakis said the Open Day, supported by a Transurban community grant, would demonstrate how ACPA trains young musicians, actors, and dancers in contemporary performance techniques as the foundation for their future careers.

“We provide an excellent vocational education that is industry relevant, with a strong emphasis on public performances to build confidence. This year’s Open Day is an ideal opportunity for our students to experience what it’s like to rehearse in front of an audience without the usual pressures of a full-on stage performance,” he said.

Event details

What:   Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts Open Day

When:  Saturday 17 June 2017 10 am – 1 pm

Where: Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art, 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

Cost:    Free