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'''Restless Dance Theatre''' is
'''Purpose'''
==The Company==▼
Restless Dance Theatre collaboratively creates outstanding inclusive dance theatre informed by disability.
The Restless Dance Company was founded in 1991 by Sally Chance and Tania Rose and was incorporated in 1996.{{sfn|Annual Report|2008|p=2}} The current Artistic Director is Michelle Ryan who has been the Artistic Director since 30 September 2014.<ref name="RDT-People"/>▼
'''Vision'''
Restless aims to present unexpectedly real dance theatre works in multiple mediums to diverse audiences nationally and internationally.
'''Mission'''
As an integrated dance company, the art is made by young people with and without a disability working together. Rehearsals are structured so that the content and the expression of the dance are led by the people with a disability. ▼
The Restless mission is to continually evolve bold work and be widely celebrated for its leadership.
There are 2 distinct areas of activity for the company:
'''1.''''''WORKSHOP PROGRAM'''
Restless Central is open to anyone aged 15 to 26.
Links is open to anyone aged 8 to 12.
The workshops involve creating movement in a safe and fun environment where the participants’ ideas become dance. No experience is necessary, just the desire to take part. Workshops are open to people with and without disability and are led by highly experienced tutors in an accessible space.
Additional workshops programs are run throughout the year for organisations, schools and other age ranges.
'''2. ENSEMBLES'''
YOUTH ENSEMBLE The Youth Ensemble consists of young artists with and without disability aged 15 to 26. The Ensemble collaborates with nationally and internationally recognised directors to create distinct, high quality performances across a range of art forms. Membership is by invitation only.
SENIOR ENSEMBLE
Graduates from the Youth Ensemble have the opportunity to join the Senior Ensemble, allowing these artists to continue developing their pathways as independent artists. Nice Girl is the first professional work by the Senior Ensemble.
Restless Dance Theatre has achieved national and international acclaim for both its performance and film initiatives. A film venture, Necessary Games, won four awards at the SA Screen Awards in 2009. In 2010 these films also received awards at several film festivals including the XIII Brooklyn International Film Festival in New York and the ReelDance Australia and New Zealand Awards. Restless has also received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community Dance at the Australian Dance Awards and an SA Ruby award for Sustained Contribution by an Organisation. In 2015 Restless Dance Theatre was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Youth for Salt at the Australian Dance Awards.
The company, originally called '''Restless Dance Company''', changed its name to Restless Dance Theatre in 2008.{{sfn|Annual Report|2008|p=4}}
▲==The Company==
▲The Restless Dance Company was founded in 1991 by Sally Chance and Tania Rose and was incorporated in 1996.{{sfn|Annual Report|2008|p=2}} The current Artistic Director is Michelle Ryan who has been the Artistic Director since
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==Awards==
The company won the award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community Dance at the 2010 [[Australian Dance Awards]] for ''Bedroom Dancing''.<ref name="Northover-2010"/>
Dance film triptych, Necessary Games, won 4 awards at the SA Screen Awards in 2009, an award at the XIII Brooklyn International Film Festival in New York and the ReelDance Australia Award.
Restless has also received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community Dance at the Australian Dance Awards and an SA Ruby award for Sustained Contribution by an Organisation.
==Reviews==
'''Necessary Games'''
Antonio Zeccola - Managing Director of Palace Cinemas and Palace Films (Shorts Jury member at the Melbourne International Film Festival)
Expressive, somewhat haunting, mysterious and gracefully performed contemporary dance theatre in three acts, this seemingly simple, part improvised and part choreographed piece of experimenta, is moving and beautiful. It lingers on with you long after the final credits have disappeared.
'''In the Balance'''
The Clothesline - Siân Williams 2014
The beautiful thing about this show for me was the way that each performer was engaged to be highlighted in a meaningful and individual way, yet was also part of an extremely powerful group of men and women. The interaction onstage and collaborative effort was a credit to not only the artists but their choreographers and indeed the excellent musical scripting.
Again, near tears, I sigh with satisfaction in regard to the excellence in expression they have displayed that many artists take such a long time to master.
'''Salt'''
Broadway World – Barry Lenny 2014
A trademark of productions by this company, in evidence here, is the willingness of these brave performers to reveal a great deal about themselves, which brings enormous emotional power into the performance. You will laugh, you will be moved, you might even shed a tear or two, such is the strength of this production, and the involvement and commitment of the four performers, who fully invest themselves in this wonderful work.
==References==
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