Dance Informa Magazine
Interviews
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75What lies underneath: Sydney Dance Company presents Fran Diaz’s ‘The Mass Ornament’
Berlin-based choreographer Fran Diaz is known for creating works that examine collectivity, power and the systems that shape human behaviour. For The...
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80A new chapter for dance: WINNDance redefines artistic longevity
In an industry that has long celebrated youth as the pinnacle of artistic excellence, a bold new company is challenging the very...
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92Amanda Va on representing Canberra at Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final
Amanda Va’s viral battle at Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 introduced millions to her effortless musicality and freestyle prowess. Ahead of this...
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56Beau Dean Riley Smith: inaugural recipient of Shaun Parker & Company’s $100,000 Choreographic Fellowship
The board of leading dance company Shaun Parker & Company (SP&Co) has announced the establishment of the Shaun Parker & Company Choreographic Fellowship supported by the Denise...
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49Claire Lyon takes on iconic Eliza Doolittle in ‘My Fair Lady’s’ historic 70th anniversary Australian season
Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live announce that renowned Australian soprano Claire Lyon will star as Eliza Doolittle in...
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51End of a Landmark Era: Kyle Page and Amber Haines to Leave Dancenorth in 2027
Gurambilbarra (Townsville)-based contemporary dance company Dancenorth Australia will farewell its co-Artistic Directors, Kyle Page and Amber Haines, in 2027. After 11 years...
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380The Australian Ballet promotes Davi Ramos to principal artist during ‘Romeo and Juliet’ season
The Australian Ballet has promoted Davi Ramos to principal artist during his first season in the title role of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, with the announcement made...
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536Al Blackstone brings heart and storytelling to VDF 2026
Emmy Award–winning director, choreographer, and educator Al Blackstone is set to make his first visit to Australia for Victorian Dance Festival (VDF)...
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484Bridging the Gap: How Nathan Wright Is Shaping Future Performers
For a performer thriving in a successful career overseas, it often takes a combination of circumstances to draw them back home –...
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655Chunky Move: In the glow of the future
She says: “So many of my choices have been informed by the show, having embodied it for such a long time. But...
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477No limits: Erianthe Akaata’s journey across stage, screen, and beyond
Get to know dancer-singer-model-actor Erianthe Akaata! Can you introduce yourself and share how your journey in the industry began? “My name is...
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445Daniel Assetta reflects on his time at ED5International
ED5International is a premier, fully accredited performing arts academy based in Sydney, and specialises in a two-year full-time Advanced Diploma of Performing...
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619Moulin Rouge auditions in Australia: Be a part of the legacy and allure
Few venues in the world carry the same myth, magnetism, and enduring allure as the Moulin Rouge. Since opening its doors in...
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597Meet the three new company members of Sydney Dance Company 2026
Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 season is poised to be a landmark year, blending bold new works, a celebration of legacy, and the...
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589RAD Australia celebrates major student awards
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia has announced the recipients of its most recent 2026 awards, the Jacqueline Morland Awards in...
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359Spaces we dance with: Bangarra welcomes Maddison Fraser
There is a red continent between the Pilbara and Sydney Harbour. We may measure this distance in miles, or we may configure...
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599Rafael Bonachela to conclude tenure with Sydney Dance Company
Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela will conclude his tenure with Sydney Dance Company in 2028, following nearly two decades of transformative artistic leadership....
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819Max Ostler: ‘Dance For Your Life’
Fresh from the success of the Dance Life series, Australian dancer Max Ostler is stepping onto the big screen with Dance For...
