The first majorchoreography award in Australia has announced Carriageworks as its brand new home.

The Keir Choreographic Award includes a $30,000 cash prize along with a $10,000 prize to be decided by a live audience. The award aims to promote innovation in dance within Australia and will provide means for commissioning new choreographic work. Each participating artist will present a 20-minute body of work exploring a range of themes and ideas with four artists progressing to the finals in Sydney.

The finals of the inaugural KeirChoreographic Award will be atCarriageworks on Saturday July 19. Tickets are $35 and are available online.

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