Dance Informa Magazine
Interviews
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172The making of a modern muse: Lania Atkins
From the world’s most prestigious stages to the lens of one of ballet’s most iconic photographers, Lania Atkins is emerging as one...
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182The next global choreographic powerhouse: Brendan Yeates in motion
Brendan Yeates has built a remarkable career at the intersection of movement and storytelling. From Broadway blockbusters to the iconic Sydney Opera...
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108Samantha Jade to Star as Vivian in ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’
One of Australia’s favourite performers, Samantha Jade, will star as Vivian, in the upcoming Broadway and West End smash hit musical Pretty...
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271WAAPA’s New Home: A Bold Step for Dance in the Heart of Perth
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is preparing to open a transformative new chapter in 2026, with the launch of...
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261DanceX 2025: A Bold Celebration of Australasian Dance in Melbourne
In October 2025, Melbourne will become the epicenter of Australasian dance as fourteen of the region’s most vibrant dance companies and choreographers...
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99Australasian Dance Collective Announces ‘Bad Nature’
Australasian Dance Collective is thrilled to announce one of their most ambitious undertakings to date. Bad Nature is a thrilling collaborative project between...
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339Emilee Anderson of 42nd Street Tours meets studios of Australia at VDF25
The thrilling 2025 Victorian Dance Festival (VDF25) has come to a close, but the effects of the inspiring event continue to trickle...
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534Steps with passion: George Keene’s road to Royal Ballet School Summer Intensive
George Keene first encountered ballet by watching his sister perform. Attending her shows sparked a deep desire to follow in her footsteps...
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1.0KExploring the edge of chaos: Riley Fitzgerald’s leap with ‘Everyb0dy’s G0t a B0mb’
After years of interpreting the visions of others on stage, Riley Fitzgerald is taking a bold creative leap — from dancer to...
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537How to die on stage (and mean it): Robyn Hendricks as Manon
The thing about dancing the plum roles in ballet is that you are not the first; and with that comes expectation and...
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579Claudia Dean World continues to flourish
Claudia Dean is a ballet force of nature. In 2009, after competing in the Prix de Lausanne, she was invited to train...
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612Kelly 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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271Louise 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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506Next steps: Jayden Hicks leads Transit Dance
While promotions are a time of celebration, they can also come with a sense of responsibility and respect for the journey that...
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531Footnote New Zealand Dance’s Anita Hunziker: Emerging stronger on the other side
‘We honour our past, but it does not define our future.’ ~ Anita Hunziker on Footnote New Zealand Dance Footnote New Zealand...
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1.0KMeghan Sanett brings dynamic theatre jazz talent to VDF25!
Style. Musicality. Obvious talent. Meghan Sanett has Got. It. All. The professional dancer and educator, who was born in Los Angeles but...
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589Ivan Gil-Ortega: A vision for the future of Queensland Ballet
As Ivan Gil-Ortega embarks on his new journey as the artistic leader of Queensland Ballet, his 25 years of experience in ballet,...
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957Dana Caspersen: Choreographic thinking to understand and navigate conflict
In William Forsythe’s Artifact, dancer Dana Caspersen carves through space as though it is made of matter. Caspersen is a fierce talent...
