Dance Art Education

Lab of Arts & Culture in South Australia

Dance/ Art/ Education

Through our brands, projects and collaborations, DAE supports artistic practice, cultural exchange and lifelong learning.

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What we do

Language, ballet, digital art and Japanese culture

Each field has its own brand, services and contact. Start with the one that matches what you need.

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Language

MLA Professional

Japanese-English language services, combining linguistic expertise with cultural context.

Led by Mimi Yoshii-Podger, supporting individuals, businesses and organisations in communicating across languages and cultures.

  • Translation reviewing and editing
  • Localisation and transcreation
  • Cultural advisory
  • Prompt engineering and linguistic quality assurance
  • Japanese and English tutoring and online classes
  • Bilingual MC and event support

Experience

  • Since 2016
  • Mobile games, websites and entertainment publications
  • Translator and bilingual MC for an arts festival in Japan
Email MLA Professional See all services
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Ballet

Dance with Mimi

Elite ballet training for all ages and levels.

Teaching that is responsive rather than syllabus-driven, shaped by each dancer's abilities, needs and goals.

  • The Soloist Program: private and semi-private, all ages
  • Ballet Nova: dancers aged 8 to 18
  • Ballet Eterna: adults aged 15 and over
  • Guest teaching and workshops for studios, schools and organisations

Open to

  • Students from any studio
See the programmes Details on mimiyoshii.com
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Digital art and producing

Yoshii-Podger Creations

Creative production, digital media and technical support for artists.

Support for independent artists, cultural organisations and creative projects from initial development through to presentation.

  • Plan and produce: artist producing and international collaboration
  • Create: digital art, interactive technology and websites
  • Present and document: stage and backstage support, photography, video and live streaming

Producing

  • Adelaide Fringe 2027: Cartoooon!! by Witty Look (Japan)
  • Adelaide Fringe 2027: Kaguya by Adelaide Sakura Troupe
Email Yoshii-Podger Creations See the services
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Japanese culture

Sakura Serenity Arts

Kimono, tea ceremony and cultural experiences in Adelaide.

Rooted in Japanese cultural knowledge and practice.

  • Kimono styling for special occasions, photography, performances and cultural events
  • Tea ceremony demonstrations and experiences
  • Cultural activities and workshops for individuals, groups, schools and events
Email Sakura Serenity Arts See the services

Now producing

Adelaide Fringe 2027

Produced by Yoshii-Podger Creations

Residents

Collectives and projects based at DAE Studios

Ballet Rogue, Adelaide Sakura Troupe and Black nor White.

Meet the residents

Not sure where to start?

Write to DAE and tell us what you need. We will point you to the right brand.

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