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West Australian Ballet’s New Director

By Rain Francis. The West Australian Ballet recently announced a new Artistic Director, the Belgian dancer/ ballet master/ director, Aurelien Scannella. Current...

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Spotlight on Costume Designer Tony Assness

By Rain Francis. Creative Director Tony Assness has one of the most impressive portfolios in Australia. He is best known for staging...

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New Dance Film in Development – ‘Just Dance’

By Rebecca Martin. If you haven’t yet encountered Travers Ross, you are bound to at some point. Hailing from Coffs Harbour, he...

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NZ Dance News November

By Rain Francis. Second Echo Ensemble, a Tasmanian group of 10 young actor/dancers with and without disabilities headed to New Zealand last...

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Christopher Scott of Step Up Revolution

By Kristy Johnson. When you think of Christopher Scott, more comes to mind than just a choreographer – he’s a dance innovator...

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Australian Ballet’s Vogue Photo Shoot

Here’s a look behind the scenes of an amazing photo shoot eight Australian Ballet dancers undertook in May of this year on...

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Dance Teacher Resources

Guiding Students Towards Positive Thinking

Tips for Dance Teachers by Angela D’Valda Sirico of DanceTeacherWeb.com As dance teachers we are faced each day with not only nurturing...

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Dance Teacher Resources

Ballroom Dancing Quiz

You may love to lead your partner onto the dance floor for a waltz or sultry tango, but how much do you...

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West Australian Ballet Company – Neon Lights

Sydney Theatre October 17-21 By Linda Badger. A simply gorgeous feast of diverse contemporary dance! In Neon Lights the truly versatile West...

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Akram Khan Company – Desh

Oct 16-21 2013 MTC Sumner Theatre, Melbourne As part of Melbourne Festival By Rebecca Martin. Akram Kahn has garnered a wider audience...

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I don’t believe in outer space – The Forsythe Company

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse October 10-16 2013 As part of Melbourne Festival By Rain Francis. I had been hanging out to see...

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Fault Lines

Malthouse Theatre, VIC October 11 2012 As part of Melbourne Festival By Natalie Papps. Fault Lines is an international collaboration between two...

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Legally Blonde – One Elle of a Show

Sydney Lyric Theatre Oct 3 2012 By Kristy Johnson. Omigod You Guys! Legally Blonde The Musical is straight-up good fun. It’s your...

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Lockhart Brownlie – living the life in LA

By Rebecca Martin. I first met Lockhart Brownlie when he was a young boy training at The Tasmanian Academy of Dance in...

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Tickets are now on sale for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in Sydney and Melbourne. For more information see Dance Informa’s feature article.

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William Forsythe – It Wasn’t Me Who Redefined The Ballet

After fifty years in dance, superstar choreographer William Forsythe has heard it all; and he might be just as happy with an...

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The Australian Ballet’s Stunning Principals

By Rain Francis. In the Australian Ballet’s 50th year Dance Informa is celebrating the company by highlighting three of the Ballet’s Principal...

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Aussie dancer Angela Nicotera becomes a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

By Kristy Johnson. They’re considered the best in the business, are often imitated but never equalled, and know how to work a...

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New children’s series – ‘Once Upon A Dream’

By Grace Edwards. Partnering with The Australian Ballet and The Australian Ballet School, Channel Ten will launch the premiere of its new...

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A Seismic Dance Floor

Turning the horror of a massive earthquake into a world premiere Melbourne Festival piece By Paul Ransom. “The main impact is that...

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