Elaine Vallance Mentorship Award

This Award supports a student completing the third year of study in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) to: undertake mentorship and/or travel opportunities in the year following graduation for the benefit of their future studies and career; and who has demonstrated perseverance, resilience and a commitment to working towards a career in Dance. The Elaine Vallance Mentorship Award in Dance recognises the significant contribution that the Austrian/Australian pioneer of Modern Dance Gertrud Bodenwieser (b. Vienna 1890, d. Sydney 1959) had on her student and dancer, Elaine Vallance (1932-2021). Vallance began her dance education with Bodenwieser as an 8 year old girl and went on to tour nationally and internationally with the Bodenwieser Ballet before establishing her own dance school in Melbourne where she had a profound influence on future generations of Australian dancers. The Award was offered by Elaine’s daughters, Julia and Sue in acknowledgement of the powerful impact that dance mentors can have on future dance careers and pathways. Final year dance students interested in furthering their craft through engagement with an established dancer or choreographer are encouraged to apply.

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