A call to take part in the Victorian Dance Census

Ausdance-VICHelp shape the future of dance in Victoria. Ausdance VIC will launch the Victorian Dance Census on 7 September 2023.

Designed to help shape the future of dance in Victoria, the census will ask a variety of questions on involvement with dance, attitudes, experiences, and employment.

“Data gathered from the census will provide crucial information and help us deliver on our mission to advocate for, create and support opportunities for dance, and invest in its ongoing development,” said Ausdance VIC Executive Director, Michelle Silby.

“The Victorian Dance Census is a great opportunity for people involved at all levels of dance to share their experiences and opinions.”

Data from the Victorian Dance Census will form a clear picture of the state of the sector in 2023 and help Ausdance VIC identify the support and services needed most. This information will inform the advocacy agenda and influence the education programs they provide.

Everyone who engages with dance, from social dancers and students through to professionals and business owners, is encourage to get involved.


The census will take nine minutes to complete. For more information and to take part in the census, visit: www.ausdancevic.org.au for details.

Image: courtesy of Ausdance VIC