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5.7KDance AdviceMaking Art Work: Can We Afford Not To?
The Australia Council for the Arts released new research in November that examines the economic conditions faced by practising professional artists in...
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4.8KFeaturedVapour trail: Innovating Dance Practice Grant recipient Brooke Stamp
As part of a three-year initiative, Ausdance NSW is extending grants to dance artists looking to expand their work and practice beyond...
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5.7KFeaturedPerth’s Tabitha Wachter wins Early Bird giveaway at International Ballet Workshops
Perth’s Tabitha Wachter knew she was destined to dance from an early age. “Ever since I first saw ballet, I loved it,...
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6.5KInterviewsDorothy’s ruby slippers sparkle on Samantha Leigh Dodemaide in ‘The Wizard of Oz’
With a passion for musical theatre and a dedication to her craft, Samantha Leigh Dodemaide is a testament that dreams do come...
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9.7KDance Teacher ResourcesAn ode to dance teachers: We are forever grateful
Dance teachers give, give, give. They share their knowledge, passion and joy, which become not only necessary as we grow technically as...
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6.7KFeaturedQueensland Ballet’s Mia Heathcote is officially a soloist!
Melbourne-born dancer Mia Heathcote, who joined Queensland Ballet in January 2014, was surprised at a curtain call of Peter Pan, during which...
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6.0KFeaturedRock ‘n roll dance troupe The Holy Body Tattoo presents ‘Monumental’
In Montreal, Dana Marie Gingras is getting ready to light a fire. Meanwhile, In Launceston, the ground is being prepared for the...
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5.0KFeaturedStudy Abroad! Peridance offers international students the chance to learn from the best
Think studying dance in New York City is an unattainable dream? Think again. Peridance Capezio Center offers international students the opportunity to...
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4.2KFeaturedRichard Roe and the choreographic fairy dust in ‘The Wizard of Oz’
The Wizard of Oz is a much loved, iconic work, which has many deep cultural memories for audiences. It is a brave...
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6.2KFeaturedYvette Lee to take the reigns as Artistic Director of VDF
The Energetiks Victorian Dance Festival has announced its new Artistic Director – commercial dance choreographer and adored VDF instructor Yvette Lee! This artistic powerhouse...
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5.5KAustralian Dance ReviewsBangarra Dance Theatre’s powerful ‘ONES COUNTRY: the spine of our stories’
Carriageworks, Sydney. 24 November 2017. A most exciting triple bill by Bangarra Dance Theatre, three world premieres combined under the umbrella title...
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6.6KInterviewsSpeaking with the pros: Dancer-choreographer Mitchell Woodcock
Mitchell Woodcock has done it all: commercial dance, musical theatre, back-up dancing and television work. He can quickly change his hat from...
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11.4KAustralian Dance ReviewsThe Australian Ballet’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ is lavish and beautifully danced
Capitol Theatre, Sydney. 20 November 2017. Currently showing at the Capitol Theatre is The Australian Ballet in a revival of David McAllister’s...
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8.4KFeaturedReconstructing ‘Construct’ and preserving the legacy of Tanja Leidtke
Ten years ago, one of the brightest lights in contemporary dance was unexpectedly, and tragically, extinguished. It was 2am on 17 August...
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6.2KAustralian Dance Reviews‘Common Anomalies’: A triple bill presented by FORM Dance Projects
Riverside Parramatta, Sydney. 3 November 2017. Part of Dance Bites, as presented by Form Dance Projects at Riverside Parramatta, Common Anomalies is an...
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5.1KAustralian Dance ReviewsFall for Dance New York: A celebration of dance
New York City Center, New York, NY. 3 October 2017. Dance fans in New York City clamoured for tickets to the 14th...
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5.4KDance AdviceFinding a work-life balance
Dancers seem to be universally committed, dedicated and hard-working. An upcoming technically challenging role can keep them up at night, or they...
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5.8KFeaturedQueensland Ballet’s Lucy Green and Camilo Ramos promoted to principal
An opening night is exciting enough. And at the recent opening of Queensland Ballet’s (QB) Peter Pan, there was even more of...
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22.6KDancer HealthFive foods to avoid or limit before a performance
It’s dance concert time! Many non-dancers might not realise how much energy it takes to get through performances requiring dancing in multiple...
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15.6KGuidesSummer Dance Guide: Where will you dance this summer?
Summer is just around the corner and we cannot wait! Sun, surf, fun and extra time for dance! If you’ve never been...
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6.3KDance Teacher ResourcesVictorian Dance Festival gives back with Dancers Fund initiative for Studios
In a relatively small arts and cultural market like Australia, with its heavy dependence on public funding, it’s easy to get overlooked,...
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5.2KFeaturedKate Champion directs National Institute of Circus Arts in ‘Please Hold’
If there’s anything we can safely ascertain from Kate Champion’s CV, it’s that she does not like to be restricted to artform...
