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Choreographer Sarah Boulter talks ‘Dance Academy’ the movie

It’s not due to be released until 2017, but Dance Academy: The Movie already has us excited. Currently shooting in Sydney before...

Alexandra Cownie working with a young ballet dancer. Photo courtesy of Cownie.

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Dance Advice

Guide for parents: My child wants a ballet career

So your child wants to pursue a ballet career. Should you train abroad or at home? What are the big issues, and...

Nicholas Afoa (Simba) in Disney's The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Photo by Disney

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Interviews

Nicholas Afoa: Simba in London’s ‘The Lion King’

Have you ever turned down an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity only to regret it? The Lion King’s Nicholas Afoa knows exactly how you feel....

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8 Misconceptions About Dancers

To other people, dancers may seem like otherworldly creatures, with their odd habits and crazy abilities. But there are some general misconceptions...

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Spotlight

Win over Winter! 5 quick tips to help you do more than just survive the cold

Here, Dance Informa offers some advice on keeping warm and taking care of your body…even in the cold! #1. Find the heat...

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Broadway on the Ocean?

In May, I went on a beautiful Mediterranean Cruise on the Norwegian Epic out of Barcelona, Spain. Are you jealous? You should...

Circus Oz ensemble. Photo by Rob Blackburn.

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Australian Dance Reviews

Circus Oz offers brilliance in ‘TWENTYSIXTEEN’

Circus Oz Big Top, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne. July 9, 2016. Going to the circus is the perfect thing to do on a...

Dancers Jayden Hicks, Lachlan Hall, Damian Merridith and Adrien Tucker. Photo by Paul Malek.

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Dance Architect choreographic award open to young applicants

Young dance artists with an interest in choreography are being given the chance to take part in an exciting new competition. Dance...

Adam Garcia in 'Singin' in the Rain'. Photo by Jeff Busby.

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Australian Dance Reviews

‘Singin’ in The Rain’ opens with a splash!

Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney. July 9, 2016. One of old Hollywood’s finest and much-loved screen musicals, Singin’ in the Rain, opened to...

Ballet Auditions in Australia and New Zealand

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Joffrey Ballet School hosts Trainee Auditions

New York’s prestigious Joffrey Ballet School will host auditions in Australia and New Zealand in July for its Trainee Programs. Dancers aged 13 to...

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Matthew Bourne Auditions in Melbourne

Work with the world’s most awarded choreographer, Sir Matthew Bourne! Looking for six, Melbourne based Male Dancers, working in March / April...

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Bangarra Dance Theatre tours ‘OUR land people stories’

Bangarra Dance Theatre will soon tour its brand new OUR land people stories program nationally. It’s currently performing at Sydney Opera House...

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Dance Advice

Dance injury prevention: Stress Fractures and Spondylolysis

History and science museums are full of them. Graveyards and memorial grounds are packed with them. Archaeologists study those that have lasted...

Victoria Casillo. Photo courtesy of Casillo.

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Dance Advice

How Dancers Fight Adversity and Setbacks

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right? Well, if that’s true, then dancers are the strongest humans on Earth. We face...

Expressions Dance Company's 'Lumen Body'

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Expressions Dance Company presents ‘Lumen Body’

Queensland’s Expressions Dance Company has always led the way in terms of innovation and originality, but the company’s latest venture – Lumen...

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Dance Teacher Resources

Stunning Dance Costumes: Australian Costume Guide 2016

Sequins, sparkles, colour and fun! It’s time to choose dance costumes for this year’s concerts and showcases. Studio owners and teachers: Here are the...