This year’s edition of the Inspired Dance Film Festival is being presented at the home of the Queensland Ballet, the Talbot Theatre in the Thomas Dixon Centre. This marks the beginning of a new partnership between the festival and Queensland’s premier ballet company.

Marc Brew’s Roots Above the Ground (USA). Photo supplied

Announcing the partnership, QB Executive Director Dilsharni Weerasinghe said, “This is the perfect first festival to be presented in our revitalised Thomas Dixon Centre, home of Queensland Ballet, where dance and community are truly at the heart of everything we do. Joining forces with Inspired Dance Film Festival to present an inspiring program of events honours our commitment to support the sector and build connections and collaborations with fellow arts organisations and artists.”

Festival Co-Founder Ian Knowles tells Limelight, “Queensland ballet sought us out. They wanted to bring another aspect of dance into their home; not only opening up the venue, but also broadening the perception of what dance is and what dance can be. Even in our early conversations, we aligned really well. There’s a beautiful synergy between what we believe, so it was an easy match and an...