On October 26, a dancer will take to a stage in Brisbane for an intimate showcase. She will be wearing an ivory coloured costume. Her movements will be slow, yet precisely measured. As she dances, she will explain. “I need to get out and do this, before I can’t,” she tells Dance Informa; because Bindu […]

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We rarely get to shine a spotlight on the dads of the dance industry, who skillfully balance the demands of a rigorous career with their devotion to family life. Dance Informa sat down with Victor Zarallo to explore the unique experience of fatherhood in the world of dance. Zarallo, a prestigious Royal Ballet School graduate, […]

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Master magician and illusionist Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens arrive with the most magical holiday event of the season, The Christmas Spectacular, returning to the State Theatre from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 December. The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of music, circus, dance and magic that celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas. This magical show will ignite […]

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SIX the Musical, the global phenomenon which has taken the world by storm, has announced seasons at The Civic in Auckland and Newcastle’s Civic Theatre in 2025. The Tony Award-winning electrifying musical captivates audiences with its innovative and empowering take on history, redefining the boundaries of musical theatre and engaging audiences of all ages. The Australasian production is currently playing at Melbourne’s […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Footnote New Zealand Dance is proud to present the international premiere of Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo(ing) 薄い紙、自律のシナプス、遊牧民、トーキョー(する) in Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan this October, followed by the Aotearoa NZ premiere at Tempo Dance Festival. Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo(ing) reveals a new sense of space […]

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The Sydney Opera House has announced the full program of competing dance groups, hosts and special guest performances for DanceRites 2024. The free celebration of First Nations dance, song and culture will welcome nearly 300 performers to the Opera House Forecourt when it returns on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October. Twenty dance groups representing over 40 […]

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Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today revealed the lead cast for the upcoming new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, and announced a Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre from July 2025, following the Sydney season at the Capitol Theatre from March 2025. Waitlist now at anniemusical.com.au to be first in line to buy tickets in Melbourne. […]

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Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in the footsteps of countless professional dancers employed in companies all over the globe. An elite training institution with some of the world’s foremost instructors, The Royal Ballet School is clear it welcomes everyone […]

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Due to huge demand, new performances have been released for the Perth season of Wicked, which was described by The New York Times as “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster.” Additional performances up until 26 January 2025 are on sale. The musical phenomenon will fly into Crown Theatre from 15 December as the final stop on its Australian […]

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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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