Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about Phluxus2? Here is a quick guide to frequently asked questions about, our artistic work, our education programs, our artist development opportunities and ways to collaborate and work with us. Don’t see an answer to your question? No worries, get in contact and our team are happy to chat.
ABOUT PHLUXUS2
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Phluxus2 Dance Collective is a Brisbane-based contemporary dance collective founded in 2006 by Artistic Director and choreographer Nerida Matthaei. We create adventurous contemporary performance and multidisciplinary work driven by curiosity, experimentation, collaboration and a belief in the possibilities of the moving body.
Our original productions for tour, choreographers and dancers for contract work, workshops and education aligned activities, community engagement, roving and events entertainment… and more!
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Phluxus2 creates award-winning contemporary dance and multidisciplinary performance that often sits between dance, theatre, film, movement and other creative forms. Our work is often playful, experimental and unexpected, inviting artists and audiences into new ways of experiencing movement, performance and storytelling. Phluxus2 creates work for performance and touring in diverse contexts and for diverse audiences.
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Nerida Matthaei is an award-winning Australian choreographer, performer, movement director and Artistic Director of Phluxus2. With more than 20 years of professional practice and over 400 creative credits, her work spans contemporary choreography, dance-theatre, film, movement direction, intimacy coordination, writing and creative research.
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Phluxus2 is based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Our work extends across Queensland, Australia and internationally through performances, touring, residencies, collaborations and artist development.
Office and Studio Address: Thomas Dickson Centre, Montague Road, West End, QLD.
WORK WITH PHLUXUS2
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Yes. Phluxus2 presents contemporary dance works for theatres, festivals, schools, communities and other presenting contexts. Our repertoire ranges from intimate works to larger multidisciplinary productions, with opportunities for presenters to engage with existing works or discuss future projects.
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Yes. Nerida Matthaei and Phluxus2 work across choreography, movement direction and multidisciplinary performance, collaborating with artists, companies, organisations and productions to develop movement-led work for stage, screen and other contexts.
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Absolutely. Phluxus2 has a strong history of working across metropolitan, regional and remote Queensland, as well as nationally and internationally. Our projects can be developed and delivered in different locations depending on the needs of the artists, community, school, presenter or organisation.
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There are multiple ways to connect with Phluxus2—as an artist, dancer, choreographer, educator, presenter, school, organisation or audience member. Explore our Artistic, Create / Learn and Develop / Practice programs to find the pathway that best fits your needs.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
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Through Create / Learn, Phluxus2 delivers contemporary dance workshops and performance experiences designed to engage students through movement, creativity and artistic enquiry. Programs can connect with the ideas and themes explored through our professional artistic practice.
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Yes. Phluxus2 works with schools across metropolitan, regional and remote Queensland. Our education program has included partnerships and touring through Queensland, bringing contemporary dance and creative practice directly into school communities.
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Our education programs can be tailored to different age groups and learning contexts. Program suitability depends on the specific workshop or performance, so schools are encouraged to contact us to discuss their students, learning goals and needs.
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Yes. We work collaboratively with schools to shape workshops around the students, context and desired learning outcomes. Contemporary dance can provide a practical and creative way to explore movement, ideas, collaboration, imagination and embodied learning.
ARTISTS & DEVELOPMENT
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Yes. Artist development is a core part of Phluxus2's practice. Through Develop / Practice, we create opportunities for artists to experiment, research, train, share ideas and develop new work through residencies, open training and informal performance platforms.
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Space Eaters is Phluxus2's choreographic residency program, providing artists with space, time and creative conditions to explore ideas and develop new work. The program supports artistic enquiry and experimentation rather than requiring artists to arrive with a finished product.
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Yes. Phluxus2's Open Training program provides opportunities for dancers and artists to train with experienced contemporary dance practitioners. Classes invite dancers to challenge their physicality, explore different movement pathways and engage with diverse approaches to contemporary practice.
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Follow Phluxus2 for announcements about residencies, Open Training, Share Club, performances, workshops, auditions and other artist opportunities. Opportunities are also shared through our website and social channels as they become available.
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We've got you covered.
Whether you're presenting a performance, hosting an event or creating a pop-up dance space, Phluxus2 offers dance flooring hire to help bring your project to life. Dance Floor Hire
AUDIENCES & PERFORMANCES
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Phluxus2 presents work in Brisbane and across Queensland, Australia and internationally. Our performances take place in theatres, festivals, schools, community settings and other spaces that allow us to connect contemporary dance with different audiences.
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Expect contemporary dance that may not behave exactly as expected. Phluxus2's work moves across dance, theatre, music, film and other forms, often playing with the relationship between performers and audiences. Every work is different, but curiosity, experimentation and a willingness to take risks sit at the heart of our practice.
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Depending on the production and venue, group and school attendance may be available. Contact us or the presenting venue to discuss group bookings, education opportunities and access requirements.
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Follow Phluxus2 through our website and social channels for upcoming performances, classes, workshops, residencies, artist opportunities and new projects.