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Liz Lea is an internationally recognized dance artist, choreographer, and producer, known for her work in contemporary and classical Indian dance. She trained at the London Contemporary Dance School, Akademi in London, and the Darpana Academy in India, specializing in contemporary and classical Indian dance and martial arts. Lea has performed with notable…
Journey Timeline
2007/08
Researched Anna Pavlova's tours in India
2010
Artistic Director of Canberra Dance Theatre — Served until 2016
2010
Premiered '120 Birds' at Edinburgh Fringe
2011
Created works on Maya Dance Theatre and La Salle College for the Arts in Singapore
2012
Presented '120 Birds' in Canberra
2013
Premiered 'InFlight' at the National Library of Australia
2017
ACT Artist of the Year
2017
Received Australian Dance Award
2018
Premiered 'RED'
2019
Asialink Resident with Maya Dance Theatre, Singapore — Co-established DADC
2019
Documentary 'On the trail of Ruth St Denis' premiered
2021
Premiered 'The Point'
2022
BOLD Festival
2025
Commissioned by AMPA to create 'Promenade'
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Awards & Honors
- 2017 · ACT Artist of the Year
- 2017 · Australian Dance Award
Media Coverage
- DIAMOND
Australian Arts Review
- Liz Lea: the latest
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