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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Dance Informa, the Victorian Dance Festival, tap star Luke Alleva and Show Works have teamed up to bring dancers the opportunity to participate in a virtual tap jam with the chance to win a Show Works Tap Step board to keep tapping away at home, or any where you like! Entry is simple – learn […]

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If you thought tap dance is a dying art form, Tap World will prove you wrong. A feature-length documentary film produced by sisters and professional tap dancers Chloe and Maud Arnold, Tap World tells the stories of tap dancers from around the globe who are continuing to innovate in their art form while paying respect to its origins. I […]

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It is 11pm in Chicago and 2pm in Melbourne. I am on an overseas call with Emmy Award Winner and Tony Award Nominee, Ted Louis Levy.  I want to introduce you to this generous man — his values, his approach, his mentality, his sense of humour and his experiences — all that he will be sharing with you Down Under […]

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You take class, you practice hard, you learn the choreography, you stretch, you rehearse, you perform, you ice your injuries, put bandages on your toes, you eat, you sleep. Repeat. And while you do this, the rest of the world keeps turning, moving, perhaps even dancing. But did you ever stop to think what it […]

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“I am a hoofer, I value life, I believe in love, I’m surrounded by greatness.” – Ayodele Casel. By Winston Morrison. Ayodele Casel will be in Australia these spring school holidays (September 21-27) to teach some of Australia’s most dedicated tap dancers at the second annual Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF). It only took Ayodele a […]

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Interview with tap talent Joseph Wiggan By Winston Morrison. Would you like to tour in a world-class show? Winston Morrison catches up with tap dancer Joseph Wiggan to discover how he made it to the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson Immortal tour, and his life behind the scenes. What training and experiences did you have […]

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Maybe you can tap out a rhythm, but how much do you really know about tap dance? By Rain Francis. 1. Which of the following steps would you associate least with tap dance? a) shuffle b) cramp roll c) layout d) wings 2. Which of the following musicals would you find the most tap dancing […]

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We all need a little inspiration, or sometimes just a little entertainment as we snuggle up on the couch on a cold, wintry weekend.  So gather your dance friends, some popcorn and these dance movies, for a night of fun. Who knows, you might even learn a move or two? Enjoy this two-part series looking at […]

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By Linda Badger. Jesse Rasmussen is a well known dancer and choreographer, who has had an expansive and exciting career in the dance industry. Jesse is fresh off the Tap Dogs tour and New Zealand Stan Walker tour and is gearing up for the biggest dance convention of the year – Flow City Australian Dance […]

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