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Ava-Rose Muscara. Photo by Leah Hoffman of Hoffa Studios. Ava-Rose Muscara. Photo by Leah Hoffman of Hoffa Studios.
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From VDF to cover star: Meet Ava-Rose

For Ava-Rose Muscara, her first Victorian Dance Festival (VDF) was always going to be special. Performing in IGNITE with Scimm Platforms Youth...
Capezio Essence Tap Shoe. Photo courtesy of Capezio. Capezio Essence Tap Shoe. Photo courtesy of Capezio.
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Capezio tap steps into partnership with Tap Mode

Australian tap is making plenty of noise, with Capezio Australia announcing an exciting new partnership with Tap Mode, the rapidly growing Australian...
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Cape Ballet brings ‘Swan Lake’ to Australia in 2027

Cape Ballet will bring Swan Lake to Australia in April 2027, with the company performing limited seasons in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne....
NZSD contemporary dance student Stella Clarkson. Photo by Stephen A’Court. NZSD contemporary dance student Stella Clarkson. Photo by Stephen A’Court.
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New Zealand Dance News – October/November 2026

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! For the past 25 years, Footnote New Zealand Dance has brought together dance...
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2026 Betsy Sawers Award winners announced

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was proud to present the 2026 Betsy Sawers Awards on Sunday 20 September at Gungahlin College...
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The Australian Ballet unveils ambitious 2027 season

The Australian Ballet has unveiled one of its biggest and boldest seasons yet. Season 2027 brings together grand-scale storytelling, landmark Australian premieres,...
Studio Stocks in 'Melancholia.' Photo by Bill Simpson. Studio Stocks in 'Melancholia.' Photo by Bill Simpson.
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What if it’s not on tap? Studio Stocks’ ‘Melancholia’ returns to the stage

There are a million artforms, maybe more. Most are understood only by those who practise them. The same can be said of...
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Ausdance announces 2026 recipients of the Keith Bain and Peggy Van Praagh Choreographic Fellowships

Ausdance National has announced Xin Ong and Chung Nguyen as the recipients of its 2026 choreographic fellowships. Ong has received the 2026...
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Australian Dance Theatre, Dancehouse and Sydney Dance Company unite for ORBIT 2026

Australian Dance Theatre (SA), Dancehouse (VIC), and Sydney Dance Company (NSW) are thrilled to announce the inaugural ORBIT program, featuring four independent...
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Charmene Yap and Cass Mortimer Eipper named Co-Artistic Directors of Co3

Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia has announced Charmene Yap and Cass Mortimer Eipper as its new Co-Artistic Directors, with the pair set to...
Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School. Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School.
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Dance News Australia

The Royal Ballet School now accepting audition applications

The Royal Ballet School is thrilled to invite young dancers aged 11 to 18 to audition for full-time training, UK Scholars and...
Capezio Carmen Character Boot. Photo courtesy of Capezio. Capezio Carmen Character Boot. Photo courtesy of Capezio.
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Capezio’s new Carmen Character Boot arrives in Australia this December

From the cabarets of Paris to the stages of Broadway, cruise ships and spectacular productions around the world, the new Capezio Carmen...
Sarah Wheatley. Sarah Wheatley.
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Six Australian dancers selected to compete at Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia is proud to announce that six outstanding young Australian dancers have been selected to represent...

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Allegro Performance + Wellness. Photo by Kezia Nathe Photography. Allegro Performance + Wellness. Photo by Kezia Nathe Photography.
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Dancer Health

Unlock flexibility: The nervous system holds the key

Every dancer wants to be flexible. Supple backbends, soaring extensions, and shapely arches are high on the list of desires. Students may...

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