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Co3 Contemporary Dance Presents IN RESIDENCE: GATHERING.1

Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia kicks off its 10th anniversary celebration with a vibrant showcase, IN.RESIDENCE: GATHERING.1, running from 18 to 22 June...

Photo courtesy of Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance.

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Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance: Not just picking cherries

“Nerves are a performer’s nemesis,” notes Kelly Aykers. “No matter how seasoned you are, the nerves have a way of railroading you...

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Sydney Dance Company Opens 2026 Pre-Professional Year Applications

For over ten years, Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year (PPY) has led the way in contemporary dance training, equipping passionate young artists...

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Australia Welcomes Broadway’s ‘Anastasia’ this December

John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia have announced that the Broadway hit musical Anastasia, will have its Australian premiere at the...

'Revolution: A Celebration of Prince' on board the new Norwegian Aqua. Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Dance Advice

Dancers: How to succeed in a cruise audition

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) Shows & Entertainment are back in Australia this month to audition dancers for roles across their incredible...

'Revolution: A Celebration of Prince' on the Norwegian Aqua. Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

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Australian Dance Reviews

‘Revolution: A Celebration of Prince’: A jewel in the crown of Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Aqua.24 March 2025. The new Norwegian Aqua is something to behold, with new exciting activities like the aqua-coaster (yes, a rollercoaster...

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40th Anniversary Tour of ‘Cats’ Cast Announced

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced more cast members for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats, which will play...

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LOFT by ADT: Pioneering the Nation’s Largest Dance Residency

The Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) proudly introduces LOFT, a groundbreaking residency program designed to empower independent dance artists in South Australia and...

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Louise Bezzina named CEO/Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Powerhouse is thrilled to appoint Louise Bezzina as its new CEO/Artistic Director. A leader in cultural innovation, Louise has delivered world-class...

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‘Tomorrow Makers 7’: Dancenorth Australia Ignites the Future of Dance

Dancenorth Australia will present the seventh chapter of its acclaimed Tomorrow Makers series, featuring six original dance works at its Gurambilbarra (Townsville)...

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Brisbane’s Musical Theatre Scene Shines with ‘The Lovers’ Premiere

This spring, Shakespeare is reimagined with a bold twist. Shake & Stir Theatre Co, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), and Brisbane Festival...

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Bangarra’s ‘Illume’ to light up QPAC’s Playhouse this August

This August, Australia’s leading Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the Queensland premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration,...

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‘Rent’ Singalong Extravaganza Set for Sydney Opera House

Jonathan Larson’s multi-Tony® Award-winning musical Rent, the electrifying Broadway sensation, returns with a thrilling twist—fans can sing along! Join this critically acclaimed...

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Ballet-inspired nursery themes for your baby

Here are some ballet-inspired nursery theme ideas that blend elegance with a sense of grace. #1. Ballet dreams Colours: Soft pinks, whites,...

Circa's 'Human 2.0'. Photo by Yaya Stempler.

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Circa returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with ‘Humans 2.0’

Circa returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with its global acrobatic smash hit Humans 2.0 from 14 – 24 May in the Playhouse fresh from celebrating its 20-year anniversary last year. Circa’s...

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QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival Returns in 2025

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will be bursting at the seams with children eight years and under when the much-loved Out of the Box festival...

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Broadway’s Smash-Hit ‘In The Heights’ Brings The Heat To Melbourne

The Tony Award®-winning musical sensation In The Heights is dancing its way to Melbourne this August. Experience musical mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (Hamilton,...

RNZB's Mayu Tanigaito in 'Swan Lake'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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Dance Teacher Resources

Iconic ballets – Have you seen them all?

Some of the world’s most iconic ballets include: #1. Swan Lake Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake is a timeless classic...

Circa's Wolfgang in the Stars, Images by Damien Bredberg

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Circa to premiere ‘Wolfgang in the Stars’ this June

Circa’s Wolfgang in the Stars is a music-fuelled circus space romp of galactic proportions. Embark on a cosmic adventure with young prodigy...

The Australian Ballet School's 'En Pointe' as part of Morning Melodies 2025.

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