Dance Therapy Canberra: Australian Dance Week 2026

A documentary titled Pointe: Dancing on a Knife’s Edge has been scheduled for Canberra screenings as part of Ausdance ACT’s 2026 Australian Dance Week program.

Documentary focus

The film centres on Australian dancer Floeur Alder, who survived a violent knife attack at age 22 and later incorporated dance into her recovery process. The story follows her use of movement to rebuild after the incident.

Local program details

The Ausdance ACT program partnered with the National Film and Sound Archive to present the documentary, followed by a panel discussion on dance and wellbeing. Additional sessions included a Floorebarre workshop at Gorman Arts Centre and a solo performance by Alder titled Djilba: A Moment in Time at Mirramu Creative Arts Centre. A screening is listed at Dendy Cinema on 19 October.

Why this connects locally

These events provide Canberra residents with direct access to stories and activities that connect personal resilience with community wellbeing programs. The inclusion of the documentary and related workshops in the 2026 Australian Dance Week schedule allows local participants to explore dance practices in established venues such as Gorman Arts Centre and Mirramu Creative Arts Centre. The panel discussion extends the focus to broader questions of how movement supports recovery in everyday settings.

The program structure offers residents opportunities to attend screenings and practical sessions that tie individual experiences to shared community resources. Ausdance ACT’s partnership with the National Film and Sound Archive anchors the events in established local cultural institutions.

Further details on dates and tickets are available through listings in Dance Australia and the Ausdance ACT program schedule.