The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia has announced the 16 talented Australian semi-finalists who have been selected to compete in The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024. This prestigious international ballet competition will showcase the exceptional skills of young dancers from around the world. The semi-finals will be held at RAD Headquarters in London […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s (RNZB) popular Tutus on Tour returns in February, marking the end of summer and the start of a brand-new year of ballet. Dance lovers of all ages in Kāpiti, Ashburton, Gisborne, Oamaru, Hastings, Wānaka, Taupō, Tauranga, Blenheim, Whangārei, Nelson and Hamilton […]

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Sydney Opera House, Sydney.2 May 2023. On 2 May, the Sydney Opera House foyer was buzzing with anticipation for the opening night of Identity. The double bill presented THE HUM by Daniel Riley and Paragon by Alice Topp. These two leading choreographers came together to create a sentimental and memorable world premiere. Celebrating 60 years in the making, the […]

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On 20 May, on the stage of the Sydney Opera House, dancer Lilla Harvey was announced the winner of the 2023 Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards and bestowed the prestigious Telstra Rising Star Award. Joining Harvey centre-stage, Soloist Isobelle Dashwood was named the winner of the Telstra People’s Choice Award. As The Australian Ballet and Telstra […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s (RNZB) spectacular programme of three ballets – Venus Rising – will open the company’s 2022 season. Originally cancelled due to COVID in 2020, this much-anticipated programme will now finally, radiantly, make its way to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Three extraordinary works choreographed by three […]

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This summer, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) once again held its renowned summer programme at AC Arts, Adelaide. Dancers came from far and wide to enjoy Dance 17, a jam-packed week of dance classes in ballet, contemporary, musical theatre, tap and hip hop from some of Australia’s leading dancers and teachers.  Dance Informa was […]

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They’re the words no dancer ever wants to hear: “You have to take a break from dancing.” Getting injured can seem like the worst thing in the world, but are there any positive sides to it? Yes, there are! Having an enforced “rest” is a chance to stop, take a step back and analyse your […]

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For the first time, The Australian Ballet School will be offering students from around Australia and internationally the opportunity to take part in The Australian Ballet School Scholarship Awards. The inaugural Scholarship Awards will provide a pathway for students to display their artistic and technical abilities, through masterclasses and performance. In addition to the support […]

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Sydney Opera House. Friday, November 13, 2015. The Australian Ballet’s triple bill 20:21 was a brilliant program that presented the best of two of New York’s world famous choreographers: George Balanchine and Twyla Tharp, along with Resident Choreographer Tim Harbour. Combined, this was a showcase of famous works from the 20th century and new innovative direction for the […]

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Sydney Opera House, Sydney May 7, 2014 By Elizabeth Ashley of Dance Informa. As the final curtain falls on this intriguing Australian Ballet program, one realises how well-structured yet diverse Chroma as a whole has been. Chroma is The Australian Ballet’s mixed bill containing four works by three choreographers – Wayne McGregor’s Chroma (2006), Stephen […]

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