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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In the 40th anniversary year of Grease hitting the movie screens, the production Grease The Arena Experience has been touring Australia to sell-out arena crowds. For the triumphant Brisbane return season, the new Danny Zuko will be played by Thomas Lacey, star of Strictly Ballroom and the ABC hit TV show Dance Academy. He’ll pull on the tight […]

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Dance Academy has made it from the TV to the big screen, but viewers still can’t get enough of the series’ beloved characters. Here, one of Dance Academy‘s stars, Thomas Lacey, who plays Ben Tickle, gives us a sneak peek into his life and career.  How do you feel seeing the finished movie?           “It was emotional, that’s for […]

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It’s not due to be released until 2017, but Dance Academy: The Movie already has us excited. Currently shooting in Sydney before moving production to New York, the feature film is the first to come from a TV series that has caused a huge stir worldwide. Dance Academy has twice been nominated for Emmy awards, […]

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Dance Academy: The Movie recently began shooting scenes in Sydney, almost six years to the day since the premiere of Dance Academy Season One in 2010. The series began with country girl Tara Webster (played by Xenia Goodwin) travelling to Sydney to audition for a place at the National Academy of Dance, the top ballet […]

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Sydney Lyric, Pyrmont Sydney April 11, 2014 By Kristy Johnson of Dance Informa. Friday 11 April saw audience members treated to a performance of the highly anticipated stage production of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom. And for all those who may have been sceptical as to how it may translate on stage, I’m happy to say […]

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By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. This autumn there are plenty of dance events to see and take part in around Sydney. Here are our Top Five picks. 1. Be moved by Sydney Dance Company From March 15 to April 5 at Sydney Theatre, the acclaimed Sydney Dance Company will present the triple bill Interplay. […]

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By Kristy Johnson of Dance Informa. As one of the most eagerly awaited musical theatre events for 2014, it comes as no surprise that there was hype surrounding who would be cast in the pivotal roles of Scott and Fran for Strictly Ballroom: The Musical. Well, it has been announced that after months of intense […]

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