18th - 20th sept, 2026
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Experience the Magic of Movement with ADF & Perform Ability!
We’re beyond excited to partner with Perform Ability to bring you three dynamic, inclusive workshops on Saturday, 19th September, specially designed for People of All Abilities.
Join a community where passion, creativity, and connection come alive — led by incredible instructors handpicked for their heartfelt commitment to inclusivity and inspiring every dancer to shine.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly special.
Spaces are limited and filling fast — secure your spot today!
Workshop times:
Miranda Daisy — Latin | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
David Green — Hip Hop | 2:10 PM – 3:10 PM
Jess Innes — JFH (Jazz Funk Hiphop) | 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
Secure Your Spot
Limited Tickets Available!
$45 per workshop
Spots are strictly limited to
20 per workshop
Carers Can Attend FOR FREE
Venue:
Eva Redfern Room, Quaycentre
Sydny Olympic Park
Wheelchair friendly Venue
Meet your 2026 instructors
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About Miranda and Perform Ability:
Miranda is an accomplished performer, vocalist, and educator with a career spanning both stage and studio. She trained at Brent Street (Diploma of Musical Theatre), toured internationally with the Kiss Me Kate Revival in China, and completed two contracts at Universal Studios Japan, where she stepped into the role of Show Captain. Back home, Miranda is a National Latin Dance Champion and regularly performs as the lead singer of Daisy and the Dukes, as well as with corporate bands across the country.
Miranda is the Founder and Director of Perform Ability, a nationally recognised inclusive performing arts program for people with disabilities and neurodiversities, operating across Australia through a unique studio licensing model. She is also the NSW State Dance Coordinator for Special Olympics Australia and hosts The Daisy Chain Effect podcast, exploring inclusion and belonging in the performing arts.
Perform Ability is proud to be the Access and Inclusion Partner of the Australian Dance Festival 2025 and 2026. This year, Miranda is bringing her expertise directly to festival attendees through Latin workshops in the Inclusive Workshop program and sessions in the Teacher Lounge.
Get info about Perform Ability and Miranda > www.Performability.com.au
David Green grew up in Hornsby and started dancing at DanceMax when he was 10 years old. After meeting Don Napalan and Nick Power who introduced him to the world of Breaking he realised that dance could be real career choice. After David finished his HSC he trained at Urban Dance Centre and Village On Broadway a total of 3 years to receive his Cert IV in Dance and Diploma in Musical Theatre. During these years he was selected to perform internationally at many events including the Hip Hop International competition in Las Vegas with the ZBoyz Marfia. David was also a member of the PrettyBoySwagg Crew and performed with them on Show Your Style in China and Australia's Got Talent.
David kept learning new skills in different dance genres and received a unique opportunity to be a part of the show Still Breathing with The Blackguard created by Brady Kitchingham, which focused on fusing styles like Breaking, Krump, Contemporary and Metal Music to tell a story.
Kinky Boots The Musical with Packemin Productions gave David another new set of skills to perform where he was dubbed the Break Dancing Angel. David also played Smiler in the OzPanto production of Snow White and was the Assistant to choreographer Neale Whittaker. David Green's choreography has been show internationally with his Hip Hop Crews as well as in the music video New Sensation with Baker Boy.
Recently David and his wife Skye have been choreographing for Luna Park Sydney and their annual Hallowscream and LPITD events.
Jess Innes is the Founder and Director of 100% DANCE Company in Sydney, home to an elite pre-professional training program, nationally accredited Diploma of Professional Dance, entertainment company, and talent management agency representing performers on contracts around the world.
With more than 20 years of industry experience, Jess has built a career as a choreographer, educator, and creative director across screen, stage, and live events. Her screen credits include Netflix's Motown Magic (executively produced by Smokey Robinson), the Emmy Award-winning ABC series Hardball, Bump, Colin From Accounts, and Channel 7's The Morning Show.
Her live entertainment credits include creating the half-time entertainment for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Grand Final, choreography for the NRL Bulldogs, and choreographing Sydney Mardi Gras floats for Google and Sydney Dance Company. She has also created campaigns, fashion presentations, and live experiences for major brands including Optus, Facebook, Apple, David Jones, Lululemon and PE Nation, including the national BONDS x Iggy Azalea campaign launch event.
Alongside her commercial work, Jess is deeply passionate about making dance accessible to everybody. She spent many years as choreographer and instructor for DanceAbility, a not-for-profit dance company for performers with disabilities, and regularly travels to remote Indigenous communities through Girls From Oz, sharing the transformative power of dance through community engagement and education.
Jess believes every person deserves the opportunity to experience the confidence, creativity, connection, and joy that dance can bring and is thrilled to be joining Australian Dance Festival to celebrate inclusive dance and the power of movement for all.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
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Due to the busy schedules of the instructors, we reserve the right to change, amend or cancel workshops in the instance where instructors may cancel on us
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The Current Timetable still needs to be updated for Tap Workshops and Workshops for People With Disabiliites.
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Workshop times are still subject to change due to the number of people involved in teaching.