Critical Path

Critical Path is Australias leading centre for choreographic enquiry, research and development. Our mission is to nurture and support independent Australian choreographers to push the boundaries of existing contemporary practice. Critical Path supports choreographers to explore new ways of working, develop new collaborations and engage in debate an... d critical appreciation of dance. We value artistic integrity, courage and innovation in arts practice and the profound creative potential of risk-taking. We believe encouraging and respecting a diversity of people and practice is vital to the future of dance and choreography. We emphasise our role as a centre: a place where the independent dance sector can congregate, share, discover, cross-fertilise, debate and critique. We strive to have an impact on the local, national and international contemporary art scene. Critical Path was established in 2005 to fill a recognised gap in the independent dance sector in NSW providing a critical pathway through which professional dance-makers could innovate their choreographic practice. Fifteen years on, Critical Path stands proud as a unique and significant contributor to the development of contemporary choreography in Australia. Our home is at the Drill, a large rehearsal space situated on the shores of Rushcutters Bay in Sydneys Eastern Suburbs. We are an incubator for the creation of future work. Our programs are diverse in form and content to inspire the broadest creative curiosity the process of choreographic enquiry and the choreographer is at the forefront of all we do. The calibre and creative output of our alumni is a testament to our ongoing influence and success. Critical Path looks across the arts sector and beyond to find the opportunities, experiences and knowledge that will be most beneficial to create real change and growth in choreography. This includes responding quickly and positively to initiatives and collaborations from individual artists and from other organisations.Read More