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Tracks is a dance theatre company based in Darwin, Northern Territory.

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History

Tracks dance company was founded in 1994, although its beginnings lie in a community dance program in 1988. It has completed residencies in Lajamanu (1989 and 1990) and continues to work with that community. [1]

Description

The company is located at Harbour View Plaza in Darwin. [2] It seeks to engage community members in its productions, applying community cultural development practice in their work over many years. It focuses on engaging with Indigenous Australians and their communities. [1] [3]

A seniors dance group, the "Grey Panthers", has also been formed. [1]

Awards

Works and performances

Tracks has toured interstate and regularly performs throughout the Northern Territory. [3] [6] [7]

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References

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  2. "Contact Details". Tracks Dance. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. 1 2 National Library of Australia (26 August 2004). "Australia Dancing - Tracks Dance Theatre (1994 - )". Archived from the original on 29 October 2004. Retrieved 7 October 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. Gastin, Annie (22 February 2005). "Local Dance Company Takes Out Top Gong". ABC Northern Territory. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
  5. "Previous winners Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards" (PDF). Myer Family Philanthropy.
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  10. "Revealing why it takes women so long to get ready". ABC Darwin: Arts and Entertainment. 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008.