The International Summer School (ISS) at The McDonald College has announced its 18th annual summer program, set to run from Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January 17, 2025. This popular event continues to draw dance students from Australia and overseas, offering a unique opportunity to work with top names in the dance industry. For […]

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has announced the medallists of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024 final, which took place at His Majesty’s Theatre in London on 8 September. The Fonteyn competition is the pinnacle for young dancers trained in the RAD syllabus, with previous medallists including the likes of Royal Ballet Principal […]

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As a universal language, dance transcends borders and cultures, fostering a vibrant exchange of creative energy. This principle lies at the heart of the upcoming workshop led by Victor Zarallo and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa – two esteemed figures in the international dance community. Select pre-professional dancers are in for an unforgettable treat and one that […]

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia has announced the 16 talented Australian semi-finalists who have been selected to compete in The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024. This prestigious international ballet competition will showcase the exceptional skills of young dancers from around the world. The semi-finals will be held at RAD Headquarters in London […]

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Exams are nerve-wracking, but so rewarding. That feeling when you walk out of the exam studio, take a deep breath and know you’ve just successfully conquered that level of training! Sometimes there’s such relief that it’s over, sometimes there’s a feeling of pride and achievement, and other times there can be some disappointment if you […]

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Welcome back to our spotlight on dance syllabi, as we speak to some of the biggest names in accredited dance training. If you missed part one, check it out here to get to know these renowned organisations and what we’ve learned so far. What support and opportunities do you offer your members (teachers and students) […]

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has announced that former leading artist with Ballet Black José Alves will be joining the panel of judges for The Fonteyn 2024. Alves will be judging the competition’s semi-finals that will take place at the RAD’s state-of-the-art Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre at its HQ in London. Alves joins Dame […]

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia is thrilled to announce that Tahlia Szumowski from Promenade Dance Studios in Queensland has been awarded the prestigious Australian Advanced 1 Bursary for 2024. This is the second consecutive year that a student from Promenade Dance Studios has won this esteemed bursary, following Ed Cooley’s victory in 2023. […]

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This year’s Vitality Dance Teacher Conference from Energetiks VDF is really homing in on the important subjects for dance educators and studio owners. We take a dive into their schedule for the event this coming Friday 12 April in Melbourne to find out what’s on offer to educate, illuminate and inspire… How do I make […]

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has announced Alexander Campbell as its new Artistic Director. Campbell will begin his tenure this April. Succeeding the RAD’s previous Artistic Director Gerard Charles who retired last year, Campbell comes to the RAD after over a decade at The Royal Ballet. Campbell has performed across the breadth of The […]

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