suburban superheroes

16-19 APRIL

What’s your superpower?

Led by neurodivergent artist Sarah Lewis (Lewis), this 4 day workshop program focuses on costume design and character development - exploring ideas of everyday superheroes. Participants can expect to develop their own character, design, create and wear their own bespoke superhero costume!

Portraits taken from this workshop will be showcased at an exhibition at the Northern Rivers Community Art Gallery later in the year.

Two people standing side by side in red superhero costumes
  • Tuesday April 16 - Friday April 19

    10am - 4pm daily

    Bangalow Bowling Club

    You can book for 1 or more days. We encourage you to come for all 4 days as this way you will have a more complete costume!

  • No prior dance or costume making experience necessary - there are prompts and support provided at each step of the process.

    Wheelchair accessible venue with wheelchair accessible bathroom.

    Thursday 18 April will be AUSLAN interpreted. Please let us know if you will be using this service.

    Please get in touch with our team to discuss any access needs. For more access information please visit our Access page here.

  • For more information, pricing and questions please contact our team at info@sprung.org.au or 0478 879 706.

AUSLAN CHOIR

TUESDAY NIGHTS, STARTING 7 MAY

Want to make new friends and belt out a fun song in Auslan?

Come explore the world of Auslan Choir! Connect with community, and learn and practice Auslan (the Australian Sign Language of the Deaf community) through the expressive art of sign-singing. Led by Deaf creative Tallula Bourne and supported by Auslan performer/interpreter Alison Toft, expect to tap into your inner superstar as you express yourself within the magic of a 3D visual language.

Community Recovery, Ballina Council are kindly supporting a select number of participants from the region to attend for free. If you'd like to express your interest in one of these placements please email us at info@sprung.org.au by Tuesday 30 April.

  • Tuesday nights - starting May 7

    6pm - 7pm

    ONLINE

    Auslan Choir is an 8 week workshop program. By signing up, you agree to attend for all 8 weeks.

    Cost: $15 p/week, $120 for the whole program.

  • No prior Auslan knowledge is required, although it is helpful.

    Auslan Choir takes place online via Zoom. We will have one person present online to help troubleshoot issues and monitor the chat.

    Auslan Choir will be delivered in Auslan and English, with options for closed captioning on Zoom.

    Please get in touch with our team to discuss any access needs. For more access information please visit our Access page here.

  • For more information, pricing and questions please contact our team at info@sprung.org.au or call/ text 0478 879 706.

house of groove

9-12 JULY

Where electronic music and dance collide!

Where electronic music and dance collide, join us for this workshop program where bodies initiate movement as they bounce off sound. Led by dance artist Paul/Moonshine Walker, let go of your inhibitions as you learn improvisation techniques and use play as a tool to discover new moves.

  • Tuesday July 9 - Friday July 12

    10am - 4pm daily

    Tintenbar Hall, Tintenbar

    You can book for 1 or more days. We encourage you to come for all 4 days as this way you will build your knowledge, skills and experience.

  • No prior dance or music making experience necessary - there are prompts and support provided at each step of the process.

    Wheelchair accessible venue with wheelchair accessible bathroom.

    Thursday July 11 will be AUSLAN interpreted. Please let us know if you will be using this service.

    Please get in touch with our team to discuss any access needs. For more access information please visit our Access page here.

  • For more information, pricing and questions please contact our team at info@sprung.org.au or 0478 879 706.

mass moves

1-4 OCTOBER

Make moves on mass!

This workshop program explores dance and public spaces with artists Kimberley McIntyre and Phil Blackman. Experience the urban environment through new eyes as you use your body to explore and respond to the shapes, lines and textures around you. Take up space. Make moves on mass. Make the streets of Lismore your stage.

  • Tuesday October 1 - Friday October 4

    10am - 4pm daily

    Northern Rivers Conservatorium, Lismore

    You can book for 1 or more days. We encourage you to come for all 4 days as this way you will build upon skills, knowledge and techniques!

  • No prior dance experience necessary - there are prompts and support provided at each step of the process.

    Wheelchair accessible venue with wheelchair accessible bathroom.

    Thursday October 3 will be AUSLAN interpreted. Please let us know if you will be using this service.

    Please get in touch with our team to discuss any access needs. For more access information please visit our Access page here.

  • For more information, pricing and questions please contact our team at info@sprung.org.au or 0478 879 706.

DIS-CO BALL

23 NOVEMBER

The ultimate inclusive dance party!

Get your grooves ready, we’re heading back on the dance floor for the ultimate inclusive dance party! Join us for our annual Disability Community (Dis-Co) Ball where every body and ability is welcome to shake it, break it and strut it on and off the stage. Dis-Co Ball brings together artists from across Sprung’s programs to perform and lead us in a celebration of difference.

If you’re new to Sprung and want to get involved, get in touch with our team!

  • Saturday November 23

    Time: TBC

    Location: Bangalow A&I Hall

    Tickets will be available to attend Dis-Co Ball closer to the event date.

    If you would like to perform in the show - get in touch with us!

  • No prior dance experience necessary - there are prompts and support provided at each step of the process.

    Wheelchair accessible venue with wheelchair accessible bathroom.

    This event will be AUSLAN interpreted. Please let us know if you will be using this service.

    Please get in touch with our team to discuss any access needs. For more access information please visit our Access page here.

  • For more information, pricing and questions please contact our team at info@sprung.org.au or 0478 879 706.

river stories

9-12 JANUARY

Dreaming on river time

Drawing on the yarns of Bundjalung Elder Julia Paden and led by local First Nations artists Mitch King (Yaegl/Bundjalung) and Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal (Aust/Java), River Stories is a 4 day inclusive and accessible workshop bringing First Nations contemporary culture and disability culture together.

Explore story and memory connected to water, summer and time and expect to feel into and move your body, listen to Country, and explore sensations of sand and water.

  • Tuesday January 9 - Friday January 12

    10am - 4pm daily

    Ballina Scout Hall

    You can book for 1 or more days. We encourage you to come for all 4 days as this way you will have a more complete costume!

  • No prior dance or costume making experience necessary - there are prompts and support provided at each step of the process.

    Wheelchair accessible venue with wheelchair accessible bathroom.

    Thursday January 11 will be AUSLAN interpreted. Please let us know if you will be using this service.

    Please get in touch with our team to discuss any access needs. For more access information please visit our Access page here.

  • For more information, pricing and questions please contact our team at info@sprung.org.au or 0478 879 706.