AUSTI. Open Studio
Open-level contemporary and somatic movement classes for adults 18+, led by leading Illawarra dance artists.
A series of open classes designed for participants aged 18+ , welcoming all abilities, bodies, and backgrounds. The program included a mix of community-based open level classes and pre-professional / professional level training, supporting a broad range of experiences and goals. Classes focus on ballet, contemporary dance and diverse movement practices that strengthen both physical capacity and mental wellbeing while fostering genuine community connection.
Delivered by leading movement artists,classes are held within a supportive and inclusive environment where individual learning styles, creativity, curiosity, and lived experience are respected and valued. The program focuses on building physical capability, embodied awareness, and mental resilience, empowering participants to move with confidence, efficiency, and self-belief while supporting lifelong movement practice and appreciation of dance.
1.5hr: $15 | 2hr: $20
Thursday 6th August 10am - 12.00pm: Cristina Commisso (Contemporary - Pre|Pro)
Saturday 8th August 10am - 12.00pm: Cristina Commisso (Contemporary - Pre|Pro)
Thursday 13th August 10am - 12.00pm: Marin Green (Contemporary - Pre|Pro)
Saturday 15th August 10am - 12.00pm: Marin Green (Contemporary - Pre|Pro)
Saturday 22nd August 10am - 11.30am: Nat Cunzolo (Contemporary - All levels)
Saturday 12th September 10am - 11.30am: Nat Cunzolo (Contemporary - All levels)
Saturday 26th September 10am - 11,30am : Tom Kenttä (Qi Gong x Somatic work - All levels)
Saturday 17th October 10am - 11,30am : Reina Takeuchi (Somatic Practice - All levels)
This is a fundraising event. All proceeds go towards supporting AUSTI. Dance and Physical Theatre's developmental dance company's annual programs. We thank you kindly for your support!
MEET OUR ARTISTS
Tom Kenttä - Tom Kenttä is a Finnish-Australian movement artist from Dharawal Land, Australia. He specialises in freestyle football, dance and qi gong but enjoys exploring freestyle and mindfulness methodologies throughout many areas.
He has performed for Riana Head-Toussaint's Animate Loading at AGNSW and for Feras Shaheen's Klapping at Danse Élargie in Paris and has taught dance to stateless children at The Rainbow School near the border of Thailand and Myanmar He is also the 2018 Australian Freestyle Football champion.
Nat Cunzolo - Born and raised in the Illawarra South Coast, Natalie is a dance artist, choreographer and educator trained broadly across styles. She completed full-time training at Ev & Bow Full Time Dance Training Centre and became a member of Austinmer Dance Theatre (now AUSTI.) in 2017, performing and collaborating with local, national and international choreographers across Australia and Europe for six years.
Natalie holds teacher registration with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and works as a teaching artist with Sydney Dance Company's Education team. Her practice is shaped by international experience, connection, authenticity and a…
