Interviews Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

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Bindu Rajendren: When the dance is the journey

On October 26, a dancer will take to a stage in Brisbane for an intimate showcase. She will be wearing an ivory...

Victor Zarallo. Photo courtesy of Zarallo.

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Balancing dance and fatherhood with Victor Zarallo

We rarely get to shine a spotlight on the dads of the dance industry, who skillfully balance the demands of a rigorous...

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‘The Christmas Spectacular’ returns with holiday magic

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 2024 Australian production of 'SIX the Musical'. Photo by James D Morgan/Getty Images.

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New Australian production of ‘SIX the Musical’ confirms Auckland and Newcastle seasons

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...

Footnote New Zealand Dance in Kota Yamazaki's 'Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Noamds, Toyko(ing).' Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand Dance News – October/November 2024

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Footnote New Zealand Dance is proud to present the international premiere of Thin Paper,...

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Sydney Opera House presents DanceRites 2024

The Sydney Opera House has announced the full program of competing dance groups, hosts and special guest performances for DanceRites 2024. The free...

Anthony Warlow and Lucille Le Meledo in the 2012 production of 'Annie.' Photo by Jeff Busby.

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Lead cast and Melbourne season of ‘Annie’ announced

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...

Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School. Photo by Pierre Tappon Photography.

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Potential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School in London

Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in...

Courtney Monsma, Sheridan Adams and Ensemble in 'WICKED'. Photo by Jeff Busby.

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‘Wicked’ makes its final stop on the Australian tour

Due to huge demand, new performances have been released for the Perth season of Wicked, which was described by The New York...

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Photo courtesy of Lopez Ochoa.

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A vibrant exchange of creative energy with Victor Zarallo and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

As a universal language, dance transcends borders and cultures, fostering a vibrant exchange of creative energy. This principle lies at the heart...

Leanne Benjamin. Photo courtesy of Queensland Ballet.

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Leanne Benjamin to leave Queensland Ballet

Queensland Ballet’s sixth Artistic Director, Leanne Benjamin OBE AM, will leave Queensland Ballet, with Assistant Artistic Director Greg Horsman to act in...

Dance documentary 'Rewards for the Tribe.'

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The shared choreography: Rhys Graham’s ‘Rewards for the Tribe’

Dance on film can be problematic. Just ask a filmmaker. “Even when you watch the most admired dance films, they don’t have...

Milla Hall. Photo by Leah Hoffman of Hoffman Photography.

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A dream opportunity for Australia’s latest cover star Milla Hall

This month’s Dance Informa Australia edition cover is an image created and photographed by one of Australia’s leading dance photographers, Leah Hoffman...

Australian Dance Theatre. Photo by Sam Roberts.

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Australian Dance Theatre is open for auditions!

For the first time since his appointment in 2021, Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) Artistic Director Daniel Riley is holding auditions for a...

Rob Mallett and cast of 'Elvis: A Musical Revolution'. Photo by Nicole Cleary.

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Don’t Xerox the King: ‘Elvis’ choreographer Michael Ralph

Of the many things we know about Elvis, it is the thriving impersonator industry that looms as one of the weirdest and...

Danny Whitehead, Anna O'Byrne and Marina Prior. Photo by Jeff Busby.

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Cast announced for ‘Carousel – A Concert’

Producer Enda Markey has announced the talented cast that will join Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior in the lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and...

Na Djinang Circus' 'In Place'. Photo by Tiffany Garvie.

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First Nations artists championed at Deadly Fringe 2024

Melbourne Fringe Festival continues to champion First Nations artists through its curated Deadly Fringe program. Deadly Fringe is committed to showcasing pioneering and thought-provoking artworks,...

Fresh Movement Collective in 'MĀUI'. Photo by Nina Pouesi.

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Fresh Movement Collective: Make way for ‘Māui’

Young dance makers are merging traditional and contemporary forms at Sydney Opera House in August. Fresh Movement collective is presenting an epic...

Kristina Chan's 'Brightness'. Photo by Lin Wei.

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Sydney Dance Company presents 2024 ‘INDance’ program of independent contemporary dance

Over two weekends in August, Sydney Dance Company and the Neilson Foundation will be supporting INDance, an independent dance program held in...

Siena Elchaar as Annie in the 2012 production. Photo by Jeff Busby.

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‘Annie’ returns to Australia

The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now the legendary, joyous and inspiring...

DirtyFeet's Emerging Makers 2023. Photo by Hayley Rose Photography.

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DirtyFeet announces Emerging Makers 2024

DirtyFeet has announced its Emerging Makers program 2024. This three-day intensive masterclass series is dedicated to nurturing 10 emerging dance makers, with...