We are thrilled to announce Beth Mooney and Chloe Annalise Moir as the recipients of the STRUT Residency for 2026.
Beth and Chloe will be travelling to Perth to develop and present their second-stage development Whispers at STRUT Dance.
This residency unites national dance sectors by providing development opportunities for dance-makers across Australia.
About the artist:
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Beth Mooney is an emerging independent artist from Ireland and South Australia. Graduated in 2022 from Adelaide College Of The Arts, her endeavours have led to many explorations within movement.
As an artist with scoliosis and spinal fusion, her practice centres around pushing and seeking the limitations of an abnormal spine while having notable experiences working with major companies, festivals and artists. Some include Daniel Riley, Lee Brummer, Alison Currie, Carol Wellman Kelly, Netflix, OzAsia, RTÉ, Illuminate Adelaide, DanceHub SA, Carclew and Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Most recently, she has represented South Australia at the International Rose Of Tralee Festival, and won Creative Catalyst Award, TAFE SA Honour Awards 2025.
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Chloe Annalise Moir is an emerging dance artist and choreographer from Adelaide, South Australia, with training across multiple disciplines through UniSA, AC Arts, TAFE SA and ACPA.
With a focus on contemporary dance, Chloe has participated in mentorships with DanceHubSA with Amanda Phillips, Alison Currie and Lina Limosani and performed in Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide events, while continuing to share her passion for dance as a Teacher and Program Leader with DanceSA.
Chloe has experience in performance, choreography and producing her own works, including Whispers Down The Lane, which premiered at the Adelaide Fringe and received the award for Best Dance Show Week One.
She also participated in DanceHubSA’s inaugural Dance X program and received Dance.Focus funding to create her first dance film, Whispers Down The Lane.
With a growing interest in dance filmmaking and music videos as alternative ways to tell stories and share her art, Chloe is passionate about collaborating with fellow creatives, developing her practice and contributing to a more accessible and inclusive arts community in Adelaide.
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