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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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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Most Australian dance studios offer at least one, so what is it that makes dance syllabi valuable in the studio landscape and for dancers in training? In April, Vitality Dance Teacher Conference at VDF24 sat down with some of the biggest names in international dance syllabus organisations to find out what they offer, what makes […]

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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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