Want to create a fun musical theatre or Broadway themed performance? Here are some fun and inspiring concert and recital ideas. The Lion King: African Rhythms Bring the savanna to life with African dance, contemporary and ballet inspired by The Lion King. Animal themed costuming can add to the fun. Hamilton: A revolution Celebrate the […]

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By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. Tempting as it may be to hibernate for the next three months, if you did, you’d be missing out on a whole world of dance treats. Here are just five things to do and see in Melbourne this winter season. 1. Beacon The Musical This brand new tap dance […]

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We can all remember jazz ballet, jazz hands, lycra, sequins, lace-up jazz shoes and Flashdance, but what is jazz dance now and how has it evolved? Jazz dance is no longer solely the domain of fan kicks and shimmies. The term “jazz” now incorporates a broad range of dance styles. Prior to the 1950s, jazz dance […]

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With its roots in Africa and its home in Melbourne, Asanti Dance Theatre is striving to make sense of tribal tradition in a fast paced multi-culture of accelerated change. By Paul Ransom. “Most of our traditional dances are very boring,” says Ghanaian born, Melbourne resident choreographer Appiah Annan. “Not just the Ghanaian ones, but across […]

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NIDA’s Parade Theatre September 2011 By Jessica Innes Loredo Malcolm practices what he preaches in his newest work Ashe – the power and strength within. This revolutionary young choreographer shows an unconditional passion for the performing arts in his self-funded company LOcREaDO. In order to accumulate the funds to put on a show of such […]

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