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Ausdance National, which lasted more than 42 years, is winding up because of lack of financial support. However, the Ausdance network, of which Ausdance National was just one part, continues with the state and territory-based organisations including Ausdance ACT.
Belconnen Arts Centre
Because of construction work, Belconnen Arts Centre will be closed Saturday and Sunday. All regular classes and workshops have been cancelled or rescheduled. Affected participants will be contacted with alternative arrangements. Call Belconnen Arts Centre on 6173 3300 or email info@belconnenartscentre.com.au.
Saturday
Filling the Space
2pm: The Quantum Leap Ensemble explores the relationship between body and architecture through dance. Also 7pm. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
The Art of Coarse Acting
8pm: Six short comedy plays where anything can go wrong, from sets collapsing to actors missing their cues. Theatre 3. Also 2pm. Tickets at venue one hour before performances. canberrarep.org.au.
Sunday
Jazz at Jamison
1pm: Canberra Jazz Club presents Carolyn Packer and her band the Stompin' Rhythm Aces, playing party jazz from the speakeasy days of the prohibition era. Canberra Southern Cross Club, Jamison. Free to members and guests. canberrajazzclub.com
Canberra Gay & Lesbian Qwire
1.30pm: The Qwire will perform songs of love, hope and compassion at the High Court of Australia. Free but registration essential: eventbrite.com.au.
Wednesday
Collapse
7.30pm: Canberra Youth Theatre presents Grace De Morgan's play about how people act when on the brink of collapse. Until Saturday. The Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre, canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
Thursday
Lachy Hamilton
9.30pm: The saxophonist and composer will perform music from his debut album Alchemy at Smith's Alternative at 9.30pm as part of his Winter Tour 2019. smithsalternative.com.
New films
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (MA): In 1966, 108 young, inexperienced Australian and New Zealand soldiers are fighting against 2500 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers. Stars Travis Fimmel, Richard Roxburgh. .
Late Night (M) A late-night TV host whose show is struggling hires a woman of colour to join the white male show writers. Stars Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling (the latter also wrote the script).
Palm Beach (M): Old friends reunite for a birthday party leading to resentments surfacing and secrets revealed. Stars Bryan Brown, Sam Neill.