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Brisbane Airport has been a key supporter of Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) for over a decade, enriching Brisbane’s cultural landscape and helping this leading contemporary dance company thrive.
Based in Brisbane, ADC creates bold productions that aim to push boundaries and inspire audiences through their passion and creative risk-taking. Additionally, they have a strong commitment to the community, offering programs that bring dance to people of all ages and abilities.
Established in 1984, ADC is a multi-award-winning company that has been captivating dance enthusiasts since its inception. Amy Hollingsworth, Artistic Director and CEO, proudly shared the company’s long history of creative achievements.
“Over the past 40 years, we’ve created more than 190 works by 86 national and international choreographers. We’ve received numerous awards for both our productions and the exceptional talent of our ensemble of dancers.”
“It’s an incredible privilege to be the custodian of such an extraordinary company,” Amy explained.
One of the most significant elements of ADC’s growth has been the steady support from Brisbane Airport, which has allowed the company to plan for the future with confidence. “The partnership with Brisbane Airport is enduring,” Amy said. “Their commitment to the Arts in Brisbane is something I deeply respect and value. It’s rare to have such a long-standing, all-encompassing partnership, and it enables us to continue creating, innovating, and pushing boundaries.”
At the heart of ADC’s mission is not just the creation of exceptional mainstage performances but also making dance accessible to the community through their intergenerational programs. One example of this is the Mature Program, which has been made possible through Brisbane Airport’s support. This program offers classes and weekend intensives for older adults, encouraging people to connect with dance and creativity, and joyously move their bodies in new ways. “It’s one of the programs we’re extremely proud of,” Amy shared.
“We want to offer opportunities to support a vibrant and expressive lifestyle through dance, and this program is one way we’re doing that.”
Similarly, ADC offers youth programs, including school workshops and a Youth Ensemble, which are another vital part of the company’s community focus. Amy explained how ADC give young people opportunities to develop as artists. “We work with students in schools, particularly secondary schools, and we have a Youth Ensemble made up of young dancers aged 14 to 19,” she said. “These young artists work with us for three terms a year, honing their skills and performing works created for them by Australian choreographers.”
ADC also offers First Collective Residencies supporting established and emerging First Nations choreographers and dancers, in partnership with BlakDance.
Amy looks ahead to 2026 and beyond with renewed enthusiasm and a strong sense of optimism for the company’s future. “Following the world premiere season of our epic new creation Bad Nature at Brisbane Festival in 2025, we have embarked on a European tour across 25 cities in the Netherlands and France. We are thrilled to be able to share this production of great scale and ambition with audiences in Brisbane and beyond. We will also be announcing an exciting 2026 Season very soon.”
ADC is excited about continuing its collaboration with Brisbane Airport as they explore new artistic possibilities and deepen their connection with the local community.
“Brisbane Airport’s support is all-encompassing and allows us to dream bigger and deliver programs that truly engage and inspire people, from our mainstage productions to community initiatives like our mature and youth programs. Their partnership helps us bring dance to a wider audience and create something extraordinary for Brisbane.”
