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Stephanie Lake Company's 'ESCALATOR' program.

Wildness, politics and humour: ‘ESCALATOR’ by Stephanie Lake Company

Known for distinct athleticism and precision, as well as striking choreographic images, Stephanie Lake is using her company to support the work...

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Will Centurion: Aim to improve by 1% every day

Mental health, performance strategies and self-regulation are key elements for personal and professional success. Will Centurion, Counselling and Life Coaching for Actors,...

Kathleen Curwen-Walker and her Senior Swans ballet students. Photo by Adrian Malloch.

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Kathleen Curwen-Walker: Leading the way in adult ballet

Kathleen Curwen-Walker is passionate about engaging adults in ballet. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Curwen-Walker has developed a distinctive training program for...

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Australia’s finest tap dancers, The Tap Pack, are back!

It was 10 years ago when a group of Aussie mates while catching-up at their local pub had an idea to create...

Current Patrick Studio of the Arts students Yasmin Hanane and Shammah Makono.

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The challenge of choosing: Todd Patrick talks audition season and the AOC Scholarship Initiative

We all like choice, except sometimes when we are asked to choose. Because some choices can be tough, others easier to avoid....

Queensland Ballet Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO. Photo by Christian Aas.

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Li Cunxin to step away from Queensland Ballet after 11 years at the helm

After 11 years at the helm of Queensland Ballet, Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO has announced his decision to retire at the...

Allie Graham in 'Aida'. Photo by Prudence Upton.

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Allie Graham: Dutiful maiden and fierce warrior in ‘Aida’

Opera Australia is returning to Sydney Opera House with a lavish production of Aida. This production is directed and choreographed by Davide...

Hofesh Shechter's 'Political Mother'. Photo by Boshua.

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What is contemporary dance? Insight from world-famous choreographers

Dance Informa had the wonderful opportunity to pick the brains of three world-renowned contemporary choreographers. Learn what Hofesh Shechter, Franck Chartier and...

Simone Mistry-Palmer (right) with resident choreographer Juliette Verne. Photo by David Hooley.

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Simone Mistry-Palmer on ‘The Tina Turner Musical’: Simply the next

Shortly after Dance Informa conducted the interview for this piece, Tina Turner died at her home in Switzerland, aged 83. We send...

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Kelly Aykers: Where body and mind take me

The choreography of the prolific Kelly Aykers is about to hit the stage in Midnight, a new musical theatre work loosely inspired by the fairy tale Cinderella. Aykers says, “To be able to...

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Winners of 2023 Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards revealed at Sydney Opera House

On 20 May, on the stage of the Sydney Opera House, dancer Lilla Harvey was announced the winner of the 2023 Telstra...

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London Youth Games collaborates with Rambert Grades

London Youth Games and Rambert Grades are delighted to introduce a new collaboration which celebrates dance across a two-day sporting event at...

Malachi Sylvester working with dancers at Academy of Music and Performing Arts. Photo by Wenny Tan.

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Academy of Music and Performing Arts: Project real

As a former teacher in the VET sector, working for a media/arts college in the noughties, I regularly heard the following assertion: nothing...

Dani Rowe. Photo courtesy of Alexander Reneff-Olson.

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A nurturing leader: Dani Rowe takes the helm at Oregon Ballet Theatre

Dani Rowe never dreamed of being an artistic director of a ballet company, but she now joins the ranks of woman leading...

Sally Chance Dance's 'The Thing That Matters'.

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Sally Chance Dance’s ‘The Thing That Matters’ is theatre for early years

DreamBIG Children’s Festival, the world’s first and longest running children’s festival, will return to Adelaide Festival Centre this May 17-27. More than...

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Creative intellect at its best: Sydney Dance Company presents ‘Ascent’

Ascent, co-commissioned by Canberra Theatre Centre, is an inspired triple bill that will be performed by Sydney Dance Company at the Sydney Opera...

Elise May Watson-Lord and her husky, Watson. Photo by Paws on Pointe Photography.

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‘The Snow Queen’ Elise May Watson-Lord, and her husky Watson!

This coming April 14-16, the Victorian State Ballet, in association with The Concourse, Chatswood will be presenting The Snow Queen. This classic Hans...

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How to hire the right teachers for your studio with Dance Business Coach Jen Dalton

Running a dance studio requires a business owner to wear many hats, and these include dance teacher, choreographer, dance studio manger, mentor,...

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Win a Teacher Day Pass for your Dance Teacher

Show your dance teacher just how much they mean to you. Do they inspire you and support you? Do they take the...

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First, fill your own cup

Vitality is the state of being strong and active; energy, something dance educators strive to be on a daily basis for the...

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Photo by Jack Thomson.

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Amanda Britton: Looking for students who have that hunger in their eyes

Amanda Britton, Chief Executive, Principal and Artistic Director of Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, UK is coming to Australia in February on...