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2016 Sydney Festival offers a feast of dance

The 2016 Sydney Festival, running January 7-26, has a strong dance offering with both international and local representation alike. A few highlights...

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Buddy: A Brand New Dance Practice Companion App

Welcome to Buddy, a brand new teaching app which can benefit students and teachers. Teachers can simply download the free app and...

Brent Street Managing and Creative Director Lucas Newland

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New Director for Brent Street

If you’re dreaming of a career in musical theatre or commercial dance, you can’t go past Brent Street as a place to...

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Cancer can’t keep this dancer off her toes: Lily Bones

Towards the end of 2013 we published an article about an Australian dancer raising funds for her second cancer treatment. 18 months...

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30 years on, but still cutting edge: The McDonald College

“I’m the luckiest person in the world, I love coming to work every day,” says Maxine Kohler. “The people – students and...

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Global Dance and Cheer Games set to launch in June 2016

New Zealand’s most accomplished cheerleading coach Kimberley Ramsay Reid recently announced the launch of the Global Dance + Cheer Games. Taking competitions into...

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Vox Pop: Why Do People Dance?

You take class, you practice hard, you learn the choreography, you stretch, you rehearse, you perform, you ice your injuries, put bandages...

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Can we rely on arts funding? DI speaks to Tobiah Booth-Remmers of THAM

Few Australians who are interested in the arts are unaware of the recent bombshell arising from the federal budget, in which $104.8...

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New Zealand Dance News – July

Here is the latest dance news from New Zealand: The 2015 Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship has been awarded to experimental dancer...

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Get the look – dancewear inspired outfits

Want to double your wardrobe options? The intersection of dance and fashion isn’t exactly an original concept. But it seems to be...

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10 Reasons We Love Sylvie Guillem

One of the greatest dancers of our time retires this year, but our fascination with her will live on. Here are ten...

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International Ballet Workshops to visit nine cities across Australasia

This Winter, Australian and New Zealand dancers have the opportunity to learn from two of the best. Alexandra Cownie, author of How...

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NZ Dance News – June

Here is the most up-to-date New Zealand dance news! The Street Dance New Zealand National Finals were held in Auckland at the...

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New Zealand Dance News – May

Here is the latest in New Zealand Dance News! Java Dance is bringing its new series of dance workshops for children aged 3-5...

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11 Reasons to Thank Your Dance Mum (or Dad)

#1. For paying your way Dance is one expensive enterprise! Term fees, shoes and clothes, exam fees, extra workshops, private lessons, competition...

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New Zealand Dance News – April

New Zealand School of Dance is presenting its annual Choreographic Season from 15 – 23 May at its in-house theatre. Known for...

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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...