The Training Ground

WIRED is an original full-length contemporary dance work based on a true story. An individual who consciously decided to live in the walls and ceiling of a family home to facilitate a ghost-like and unnerving experience for the home’s occupants.

The original story has been deconstructed to reveal a modern account on the original narrative, exploring themes of deception, mistrust, and paranoia.

Choreographed and directed by Bonnie Neate and Suzy Piani, WIRED is their fourth full-length contemporary dance work. This production follows their critically-acclaimed and award-winning productions Unveiled (2021), Unravel (2022) and Unhinged (2023).

WIRED is the culmination of a rigorous 6 month contemporary dance training program for advanced dancers from the ACT and surrounding areas. With a stellar cast of 18 exceptional dancers, WIRED will excite, delight and entertain you from start to finish.

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Ready to enrol? Enrol online here. Note: Please ensure you complete contact details before submitting your form (at least a phone number/email address).

For information on classes and fees, please email us enquiry@thetraininggroundact.au

2024 TROUPE PROGRAM AUDITION

Be apart of our successful  Troupe Program in 2024! Limited positions still available.

Junior Troupe 12 years and Under; Senior 13 years+

Interested? Email us to arrange an audition.

thetraininggroundact@gmail.com

with the subject line ‘2024 Junior Troupe Enquiry’ OR ‘2024 Senior Troupe Enquiry’.

2025 CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROJECT AUDITION

Our award-winning community-based 6-month pre-professional contemporary dance project is for advanced dancers (15 years +) from the ACT and surrounding areas.

Our current project, WIRED, is underway, with performances in early August 2024. If you are looking towards auditioning for our 2025 Project, contact us for information. Audition dates will be announced later in the year.

For information, email us at:

thetraininggroundact@gmail.com with the subject line ‘2025 Project Enquiry’.

To book in for workshops, please call or email us!

M: 0475 519 137

E: thetraininggroundact@gmail.com

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Our light, bright professional studios are available for hire outside of out regular class times.

With two dance studios (Studio 1 = 10mx13m, Studio 2 = 10mx7m), the space is perfect for rehearsals, fitness classes, filming & photography or regular dance classes. The studios are well equipped with mirrors, sprung flooring, lights, portable music system and air conditioning.

Also available for hire is a white photography studio (3.5mx5m), complete with a curved cyclorama wall with an opposite mirrored wall. natural light and full length curtains.

Our venue is fully compliant and certified with all ACT Building Regulations and Compliancy bodies.

Space also includes toilets, kitchenette and waiting room.

Pricing is competitive and there is ample free street parking right out the front.

Contact us for photos, tour and/or further information.

The Training Ground’s community dance projects are currently self-funded. They do not receive any Arts grants or philanthropic support. If you would like to support the project and help to craft the next generation of Canberra’s elite dancers, please email us at enquiry@thetraininggroundact.au.