Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney.24 October 2024. Dear Evan Hansen, directed by Dean Bryant, is a coming-of-age musical about teenager Evan Hansen, who suffers with social anxiety, juxtaposed with a desperate need to fit in and be seen. The show explores Evan’s journey in navigating a situation where circumstances surrounding the suicide of a classmate lead to […]
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]]>We are giving away 2 Family Passes (2 adults and 2 children) for the Imperial Ice Stars in Swan Lake on Ice for the performance at The Sydney Coliseum on Wednesday 8 January 2025 at 2pm! With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography from leading ice director Tony Mercer, and dazzling costumes, this innovative portrayal […]
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]]>Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, Sydney.20 September 2024. This year celebrates 10 years of DirtyFeet’s proudly Out of the Studio program, with 2024 bringing audiences a triple bill program, once again presenting, and supporting, emerging artists. All artists featured shared new diverse works that displayed each of their unique voices and backgrounds. Performances were […]
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]]>Guild Theatre, Melbourne.9 October 2024. We know that everything is ephemeral, even though we mostly reside in the delusion of permanence. In the world of art, we treasure both. Paintings, statues, etcetera at one end, live performance at the other. We have museums and plinths for the former, but for the latter – smartphones notwithstanding […]
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]]>The world of performing arts is constantly evolving, and Spectrum Global Arts is leading the charge. Formerly known as Spectrum Dance Studios, this iconic Melbourne institution has rebranded to reflect its expanded scope, offering full-time, industry-focused courses that train the next generation of elite performers. From their Certificate IV in Dance to Diplomas in Musical […]
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]]>Guild Theatre, Melbourne. 2 October 2024. The arcs of narrative and the more figurative trajectories of dance can make for troublesome geometry; not least because dancers are rarely great actors. It requires a deft manipulation to bend them into shape. Molly achieves this sleight of hand, and then some. It begins jarringly, with stilted caricature voices, phrases cut […]
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]]>Dancehouse, Melbourne.3 October 2024. Pomme d’amour. Love apple. Call it what you will, the humble tomato has always been vaguely sexy. Yet, the sight of three dancers writhing around in a pool of red juice is less erotic than you might think. That said, Chou Kuan Jou’s saucy three hander, Tomato, is far from prim. […]
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]]>Choosing the best costumes for a dance concert involves several key considerations. Here’s a guide to help you make the right choices. #1. Theme alignment Ensure costumes reflect the show’s overall theme. Consider colours, styles and materials that enhance the storytelling. #2. Dance style Match costumes to the specific dance genres (ballet, jazz, hip hop, […]
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]]>It’s no secret that a professional dancer is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys one can undertake. It involves countless hours of rigorous training, endless corrections and the pressure to reach a high standard within a narrow timeframe — all while still growing and developing physically and mentally. In our fifth Beyond Stretching […]
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]]>Hydration is important, so let’s break down the most common challenges and find solutions. According to Dietitians Australia, dehydration can affect “heart rate, body temperature, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, poor skin and muscle cramping” (1). According to leading American sports dietitian Dan Benardot PhD, RD, “As little as a two percent drop in body water results […]
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