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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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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A young woman from Tasmania has been making a big name for herself in the USA, paving an inspiring path for Aussie commercial dancers. Renee Ritchie, an alumna of Australia’s leading performing arts centre, Brent Street, first came to our screens in 2010, on season three of So You Think You Can Dance Australia. Despite […]

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So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Jason Winters wants to be your dance mentor. Yes, it’s true! Winters and a select team of choreographers and teachers are coming together to offer The Movement Contemporary Dance Program, a 16-week experience aimed at young dancers between the ages of thirteen and eighteen years old. Auditions for […]

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Lennox Theatre, Riverside, Parramatta NSW Heats: November 12-14. Final: November 16 By Deborah Searle of Dance Informa. Fast+Fresh Dance 2013 saw an eager young crop of dancers compete against each other in November, showing Sydney their choreographic talents and passion for dance. A mixed bag of performances in dance genres from classical to hip hop, […]

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Carriageworks, Sydney December 11 By Chris Bamford As the year ended, all the full time dance courses wrapped up and the students prepared for their graduation performances. I was privileged to attend Urban Dance Centre 2010 full time graduation performance – Urban Jam. Sydney based Urban Dance Centre has been offering a Certificate IV in […]

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2010 Graduation Performance  Parade Theatre NIDA, Sydney November 19 2010 By Linda Badger. Only three years into existence, Ev and Bow Fulltime Dance Training Centre is dancing strong, producing many well trained artists for the Australian and international contemporary dance industries.  The highlight of the graduation performance was a rendition of the studio’s McDonald’s Performing Arts […]

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The Forum, Entertainment Quarter Thursday August 13th By Dolce Fisher. Many have mourned the passing of one of the world’s greatest performers, Michael Jackson, but others have chosen to celebrate his legacy. On August 13th Sydney’s performers had their special way of saying goodbye and thank you to Jackson and did so in a very […]

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