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Career Profiles
I have had a unique and diverse journey in my professional life. From my beginnings at the Adelaide College of the Arts, where I pursued a Bachelor of Performance (Dance), to my current role as the Programming Executive of Public Purpose and Artform Development programs at Adelaide Festival Centre.
Throughout my career, I have embraced various roles and experiences across Australia. I have performed with renowned artists and companies such as ADT, Motus Collective, Lewis Major, and many others. Not only limited to dance, I have also explored music, theatre, comedy, and event planning. My creative endeavours have taken me from fringe tents to office blocks, including my current venture with the bottled cocktail brand Privée Drinks.
Having managed bars, restaurants, and wineries and running my own hospitality businesses, Fleming & Freear and Highball Cocktail Company, I have organised unique events and provided training. From a sold-out degustation at Chateau Apollo, Bazaar Potions, to running a national co-working building with over 300 members for WOTSO Co-working Space, I have embraced a diverse set of skills.
Joining the Adelaide Guitar Festival in 2020 marked a shift for me, leading community and regional programs. In 2022, I took on the role of Programming Executive, overseeing Public Purpose and Artform Development programs within theatre programs and the dynamic inSPACE initiative for works in development.
Reflecting on my journey, I believe in the importance of being open to more—more art, more diversity, and more versions of success. My study in dance laid the foundation, but my path has been far from traditional. Mentorships with established artists like Tyson Hopprich and Gabrielle Nankivell have played a significant role in shaping my artistic perspective. My path has been a fusion of creativity, business, and community engagement—a testament to the value of embracing a multitude of experiences and opportunities.
Pronouns: He/Him
Content supplied by: Callan Fleming
Edited for clarity by: Dahlia Opala
Photography by: Thomas McCammon
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