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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For the past 15 years, Stéphane Carrel has captivated audiences as a documentary writer and director. His films reflect his deep passion for people, culture, cinema and dance, characterised by the human element of each story. In his latest project, A Resilient Man, Carrel turns his lens on Steven McRae, the principal dancer at London’s […]

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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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In a world that incessantly demands more, dancers often find themselves mentally and physically fatigued, leading to a depletion of passion over time. However, this need not be the norm. By cultivating awareness and intentionality regarding self-care, body management and industry dynamics, dancers can pave their path to sustainable success. As we start to define […]

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The Australian Ballet’s must-see production of Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© returns to take audiences back down the rabbit hole in 2024. Tickets are now on sale for the adored family favourite, which will be staged for a special season at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 20 February to 5 March, before heading to Arts Centre Melbourne’s State […]

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has announced that its flagship event, The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, will head to London from 1 – 8 September. The Fonteyn (previously known as The Genée) is one of the oldest and most prestigious ballet competitions in the world, representing the pinnacle of achievement for young dancers […]

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Book: The Boy from Kyiv: Alexei Ratmansky’s Life in Ballet.Author: Marina Harss, Macmillan Publishers, October 2023. Marina Harss’s The Boy from Kyiv: Alexei Ratmansky’s Life in Ballet is a fascinating, intimate look at the life and works of one of the top choreographers of today, Alexei Ratmansky. It is extensively researched and detailed. It is […]

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When we think of Li Cunxin AO and Queensland Ballet, it’s hard not to think of the successful and savvy businessman/artist who has elevated our northern company to its lofty heights over the past decade. With a solid and respected reputation both domestically and internationally, there is little doubt that the success of the company […]

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San Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet and The Australian Ballet celebrate a decade of #WorldBalletDay on Wednesday, November 1. They will be joined by over 60 companies from across the globe for a 24-hour celebration of ballet and dance. #WorldBalletDay has become a much-anticipated annual celebration and showcases the best of global dance, presenting an opportunity for audiences […]

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