Dancenorth Australia Names Felix Sampson and Michael Smith as Co-Artistic Directors
Dancenorth Australia, based in Townsville, has appointed Felix Sampson and Michael Smith as the new Co-Artistic Directors, succeeding Kyle Page and Amber Haines. McLean praised Sampson and Smith for their growth as both artists and leaders during their time with Dancenorth under the previous directors. This change is part of a wider trend in the arts field this week, with a Sydney gallery hiring an Associate Director, a regional gallery welcoming a new director, and a Queensland festival revealing new board members. The news was covered by ArtsHub, which has been a key independent online arts resource in Australia for 25 years. No further information on the other appointments was shared.
Key facts
- Dancenorth Australia is based in Townsville.
- Felix Sampson and Michael Smith become Co-Artistic Directors of Dancenorth Australia.
- They succeed outgoing Artistic Directors Kyle Page and Amber Haines.
- McLean said Felix and Michael have flourished as artists and leaders at Dancenorth under the outgoing directors' leadership.
- A Sydney commercial gallery appointed an Associate Director.
- A regional gallery welcomed a new director.
- A Queensland festival appointed new board members.
- The appointments were reported by ArtsHub, which cites a 25-year heritage.
Entities
Artists
- Felix Sampson
- Michael Smith
- Kyle Page
- Amber Haines
- McLean
Institutions
- Dancenorth Australia
- ArtsHub
Locations
- Townsville
- Australia
- Sydney
- Queensland