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8 Ballet Dancer Habits Your Non-Dance Friends Think Are Weird

By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. #1. Cracking your hips, back, neck, toes… OK, absolutely any joint you can crack We’ve all...

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Interviews

Marko Panzic’s Dream Keeps Getting Bigger

By Elle Evangelista of Dance Informa. One of Australia’s most exciting choreographers, Marko Panzic, continually brings the hottest commercial talent all across the...

National Theatre Ballet School Melbourne

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National Theatre Ballet School Celebrates 75 Years

By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. On the Southside of Melbourne, a few blocks from the iconic boardwalks of St. Kilda Beach,...

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Features

Welcoming Contemporary Dance Company of Western Australia!

By Elle Evangelista of Dance Informa. Over the past 20 years, the contemporary dance industry has seen a strong dominance in full-time companies...

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Little Girl in the Big City: Meg Rafinian at YAGP

By Rachel Kennedy of Dance Informa. The Youth America Grand Prix is the subject of the 2012 ballet documentary ‘First Position’. It follows...

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A Bold Move Results in Amazing Dance Development Opportunity

By Jo McDonald of Dance Informa. As a dance artist, one of the biggest challenges to finding new work is finding space. ...

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6 Newbie Mistakes to Avoid on your First Contract

By Stephanie Wolf of Dance Informa. You did it! You booked that first gig or company spot and now you’re anxiously waiting...

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Genée International Ballet Competition Returns to London Announcing New Bursary Scheme

By Rebecca Martin of Dance Informa. The Genée International Ballet Competition, affectionately known as the “Genée” is one of the most prestigious competitions in...

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Focus On This: Chunky Move’s ‘Depth of Field’

By Paul Ransom of Dance Informa. 2014 Helpmann Award Best Male Dancer James Vu Anh Pham throws off the shackles and dons...

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Spiegelworld’s ‘Absinthe’ Trippy Tent Phenomenon

By Paul Ransom of Dance Informa. The crazies from Las Vegas have moved the tent down under, and the antipodean Absinthe tour...

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Meet the New Dancers of The Australian Ballet!

By Grace Gassin of Dance Informa. Five new faces — Shaun, Sophie, Nicola, Callum, and Natasha — have joined The Australian Ballet of...

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New Zealand Dance News – March

All of the latest New Zealand dance news! DANZ is seeking a Dance Advisor for the Auckland region. Based in their Auckland...

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Australian Dance Reviews

‘Thriller Live’ celebrates Michael Jackson’s legacy

Sydney Lyric February 28, 2015 By Nicole Saleh of Dance Informa. Sydney’s Lyric Theatre attracted a mixed crowd, spanning across generations from...

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James Welsby talks ‘Dreamlogic’

By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. Disappearing and reappearing bodies, the sound of footsteps and breath…is there a dancer on stage, or...

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Australian Dance Reviews

‘Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake’ by The Australian Ballet

Capitol Theatre, Sydney February 20, 2015 By Lynne Lancaster of Dance Informa. This stunning revival of Graeme Murphy’s masterpiece, now regarded by...

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Dance Advice

8 Ways to Make Pointe Pain-Free

If you’re a professional dancer wearing pointe shoes all day long, you may experience some pain with pointe work. However, it is...

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Showcase National’s ProAm Dancer Finalists

By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. If you’re a competition dancer, you already know all about Showcase Nationals. Run by Peter Oxford,...

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What’s your 2015 Dance Goal? Tell us and WIN $250 in dancewear!

Dance Informa and Discount Dance Supply would like to help you make your dance goals a reality. Would $250 in the latest...

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Grant Aris: Geneva Ballet and Auditioning in Europe

By Tamara Searle of Dance Informa. Grant began his career dancing with the Australian Ballet, with memorable performances in Bejart’s Le Concours, and...