User:Llamalope2/Anything Is Valid Dance Theatre

Anything Is Valid Dance Theatre is one of Australia's most innovative, project based contemporary dance companies in Perth. The company was founded in 2006 by Serena Chalker and Quindell Orton, graduates of the Western Australian Acadmy Of Performing Arts and is unique as it specialises in improvisation. The success of the company hinges on the philosophy of taking contemporary dance out of the theatres and into public spaces to increase the audience awareness and appreciation of the art form.

In 2009 The company was commissioned by Australian electro bandEmpire Of The Sun to choreograph and film the music video clip Standing On The Shore, in Lancelin. The company have also worked with and been mentored by high profile artists in the Western Australian contemporary dance scene such as Jo Pollitt and Olivia Millard and have performed at many regional arts festivals including the Fairbridge Festival, one of Australia's largest folk music festivals.

Dancers
Current Members of AIVDT are
 * Serena Chalker, Director
 * Quindell Orton, Artistic Program Manager
 * Alison Plevey
 * Nantale Kivubiro

AIVDT has launched the careers of several professional contemporary dancers including
 * Richard Cilli of Sydney Dance Company
 * Natalie Allen of Leigh Warren and Dancers
 * Joseph Simons of WA Ballet Company