AHA ENSEMBLE

Aha Ensemble is a disability-led, independent collective of diverse performance artists; who value authentic, immersive, participatory and contemporary movement practices. Working across Southeast Queensland and driven by an ethos of connection, curiosity, and care, Aha Ensemble use their bodies to explore representation, question value, and challenge assumptions about ways of being in the world.

This collective was initiated by Daniele Constance originally in partnership with Access Arts to aid in developing artists who identify with disability. Since its inception in 2015, Aha Ensemble have presented original and devised contemporary performance works at: La Boite Theatre Company HWY (2021), Supercell Dance Festival (Brisbane Powerhouse, 2019), Metro Arts (2019), Undercover Artist Festival Online (Film, shown online 2020), Anywhere Theatre Festival (Metro Arts, 2016), Undercover Artist Festival (Queensland Theatre Company, 2015); artistic residencies supported by Institute of Modern Art (2022), La Boite Theatre Company (2021, 2022), Judith Wright Arts Centre of Contemporary Art (2021, 2022), Metro Arts in collaboration with Phluxus2 Dance Collective (2018, 2019).

Aha Ensemble is built upon the belief that integration and inclusive practices comes with collaboration from a diverse range of artists, is disability-led; and employs collaborative practices. Together, we as diverse artists delve into a rigorous collaborative and artistic process to re-contextualise the boundaries of performance practice.

Aha performers’ individual practices include training and creating work across Brisbane, South East Queensland, nationally; and internationally in New York and Korea.

Ensemble members include: Kayah Guenther, Allycia Staples, Mitchell Runcie, Megan West, Tara Heard, Rebecca Dostal, Ruby Donohoe.

Director: Daniele Constance

Creative Producer: Emma-June Curik

For more information and specific works by Aha Ensemble, please visit: www.ahaensemble.com